New Orleans
United States
Overview
The Big Easy seduces with jazz-filled streets, Creole cuisine, above-ground cemeteries, and a joyful, resilient spirit that makes every day feel like a celebration.
Cost of Travel
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Explore New Orleans
The National WWII Museum
Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.
New Orleans City Park
This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more.
St. Louis Cathedral
Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.
Jackson Square
Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.
New Orleans Museum of Art
More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building.
Where to Stay
Hotel Monteleone
A historic French Quarter landmark since 1886, famous for its revolving Carousel Bar and literary connections to Faulkner, Hemingway, and Capote.
Ace Hotel New Orleans
A hip boutique hotel in the Warehouse District with a rooftop pool, live music venue, and excellent Josephine Estelle restaurant.
Where to Eat
Commander's Palace
Creole
New Orleans' most celebrated fine-dining institution since 1893, where jazz brunch and turtle soup define Creole cuisine at its finest.
Cafe du Monde
Beignets & Coffee
Open 24 hours since 1862, this French Market institution serves powdered-sugar-dusted beignets and chicory cafe au lait to adoring masses.
Travel Tips
- Jazz Fest (late April-May) and Mardi Gras (February) are must-see celebrations
- Try gumbo, po'boys, jambalaya, and beignets — the food is the main attraction
- Frenchmen Street has better live jazz than touristy Bourbon Street
- Take the St. Charles streetcar through the Garden District for architecture spotting
- Don't skip the above-ground cemeteries — they're called 'Cities of the Dead'
- Hurricane season is June-November — check weather if visiting in summer
Getting There & Around
New Orleans' streetcars are iconic and accessible with ramps (St. Charles, Canal, Riverfront lines). RTA buses cover the city. Walking is the best way to explore the French Quarter and Garden District. Uber/Lyft are available. Taxis are reliable. The ferry to Algiers Point is free and accessible.
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