The beautiful city nestled around the bend of the Mississippi River, known for its cuisine, music and culture, is the metropolis of New Orleans. This vibrant city attracts many visitors every year. Its more than a few attractions are appreciated by tons of people around the world.
Knowing the place
New Orleans is a fairly old city that has a deep sense of art and architecture, culture, and people. Certain historic buildings like the US Mint Building and the Louisiana History Museum have always received the attention of visitors.
The French Quarter is an eminent area in New Orleans. The Quarter talks about wonderful European architecture, history, legends, and the like. The bars on Bourbon St. are an all-time entertainment bar or club for adults. Once you leave the French Quarter, a multitude of hotels and restaurants will welcome you. The IMAX theater, Riverwalk shops, and Harrah’s casino are especially famous here.
Storyland at the City Park of New Orleans is believed to be a wonderful park. Six Flags amusement park, Audubon Park, and zoological gardens that have over a thousand animals are among New Orleans magnets.
The Jackson Square area of New Orleans is packed with artists, musicians, mimes, and fortune-tellers, it needs no introduction. People from all over the world visit this place during their New Orleans vacation. The French Quarter is packed with malls and shops. From sparkling jewelry to exclusive souvenirs, everything is available. There are also antique shops for antique lovers. The New Orleans French market is known for bargains. The market is basically dedicated to both farmers and fleas.
Once you’re tired of running to shop, enjoy a wonderful coffee at Café Du Monde. Coffee is considered to be the home of beignet and chicory coffee.
The ‘shotgun’ houses in New Orleans are meant to admire the unique and quirky architecture. The rooms in these houses are lined up one behind the other, so that a single shot from outside the front door would go out the back door without hitting anything. The D-Day Museum in New Orleans, showcasing WWII history, has its own glory and charm.
There are different tours to explore New Orleans to the fullest. These tours are quite informative and adventurous. For example, on a swamp tour, you will get to know the concept behind above-ground cemeteries in the city. You also have the opportunity to feed the alligators, see the great houses and gardens in the Garden District, and much like that.
A ghost tour, especially enjoyed by children, will take you to haunted St. Philip Street. While on a Southern Comfort Cocktail Tour, you will enjoy the city’s restaurants, bars, and hotels along with the accompanying fables. The Honey Island Swamp tour is specifically designed for children to enjoy this nature reserve and spooky houses like Gris-Gris.
The distinguished jerks of New Orleans are incomplete without the festivals held here. The main festival of the year is Mardi Gras in February. This is followed by the Crayfish Festival in March, the Jazz Heritage Festival, and the French Quarter Festival in April or May. July visitors can enjoy the fireworks that occur on July 4, the Satchmo festival in August, after which are the festivals of tomatoes, catfish, plants, etc. in September. Finally, there is the great Christmas celebration that attracts everyone’s thought and concentration. Almost all parties are adorned with at least fireworks and parades.
New Orleans has earned a significant name in the area of sports. The city is host to numerous sporting concerts throughout the year. These festivals make New Orleans a year-round vacation-worthy destination.
