New Orleans
Louisiana, United States
Creole food, live music every night, and architecture unlike anywhere else in America.
About New Orleans
New Orleans is a food and music city first. The French Quarter is the entry point, but the Garden District, Bywater and Treme carry the real character.
Why go
Live jazz nightly, the best regional cuisine in America, and the French Quarter.
Best tours & activities
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Where to stay
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Suggested itinerary
- Day 1
French Quarter
Jackson Square, beignets, Frenchmen Street at night.
- Day 2
Garden District
Streetcar, Lafayette Cemetery, Magazine Street.
- Day 3
Bayou
Swamp tour, then the National WWII Museum.
Good with family
- Audubon Aquarium
- City Park and Storyland
- Swamp tours
Travel tips
- Frenchmen Street beats Bourbon Street for live music
- Summer humidity is severe — visit spring or autumn
- Use rideshare after dark rather than walking between neighbourhoods
Safety in New Orleans
Exercise increased caution. Stay on well-lit, populated streets in the Quarter and avoid walking alone late at night outside the tourist core.
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