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Visit New Orleans
Join the parade! Experience more than 300 years of stories, celebrations and one-of-a-kind culture in New Orleans, Louisiana
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verywhere you go in New Orleans you will notice enthusiasm for food, music, and life itself. Uniquely American, distinctly Southern, the city is the birthplace of jazz, the cocktail and Cajun and Creole cooking. With a unique combination of city life, historical landmarks, outdoor activities and festival fun, New Orleans has a recipe to captivate everyone who visits.
Cuisine and cocktails
Its ordinate number of restaurants offer a culinary adventure that spans a wide array of cuisines, atmospheres and price-points. From powdered beignets to fresh seafood to Crawfish Etouffee and Jambalaya, award-winning chefs create food for both the taste buds and the soul. Visitors can also take their turn with a spatula and spices at a cooking school or explore the cocktail scene by enjoying a mixology class or cocktail tour.
Live music
A melting pot of musical inspirations and innovations, New Orleans embraces music as an indelible part of its history – something that remains a major facet of the city's identity. From street performers
Music is found on every street corner in new orleans
move to new orleans' unique rhythm
to intimate venues to world-renowned festivals, music continues to permeate and enrich everyday life.
Top Experiences
French Quarter: Considered the heart of New Orleans, the French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré, is the city's oldest neighborhood, with its colorful buildings and cast-iron balconies. It also features beautiful European architecture, centuries-old restaurants and a vibrant nightlife scene. Explore antique shops on Royal Street. Mardi Gras and Festivals: Carnival season is a must, especially the week leading up to Mardi Gras Day. Catch throws from colorful parade floats, dress in costume, and eat King Cake. Continue celebrations year-round with dozens of culinary, music and cultural festivals. Unique Attractions: Tour inspiring museums with subjects ranging from Mardi Gras to World War II. Travel by streetcar, riverboat or horse-drawn carriage to see the city from
all angles. Venture beyond New Orleans to see historical estates and swamplands. Shopping & Art: New Orleans is an attractive draw for shoppers and holds an irresistible pull for creative types. Stroll down Julia Street to browse art galleries and pick up one-of-akind souvenirs at local art markets. Look out for the many creative murals, sculptures and various forms of public art that add a splash of colour to the city walls. •
“A melting pot of musical inspirations and innovations, New Orleans has embraced music as an indelible part of its history and an important facet of its identity”
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