The most unique city in the US, New Orleans is a year-round destination to have an idyllic vacation in the country. It is a consolidated city-parish located in the US state of Louisiana. Its annual celebrations and festivals, especially Marti Gras (the major festival in the whole state); Cajun and Creole cuisines, jazz music and other styles, unique dialect makes it one of the world’s renowned cities. It also holds a vibrant nightlife especially along the Bourbon’s street with plentiful of nightclubs and bars. With its cross-cultural and multilingual heritage, it is packed with activities and attractions which are surely worth-admiring. The city has been given several nicknames like ‘The Big Easy’, ‘The City That Care Forgot’ due to the carefree attitude of the residents, and others. Head straight to this merrymaking city and we can assure you that you will have the best times of your life. 

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Top-alluring Tourist Attractions

Jackson Square

The main square in the heart of the French Quarter, Jackson Square is the historical park and one of the great public spaces in America. It was formerly known as Place d’Armes, but later it was renamed in the honor of the hero of the battle of New Orleans, Andrew Jackson (he even served as the seventh president of the US). There is an equestrian statue of General Andrew Jackson in the center of the square, whereas it is surrounded by St. Louis Cathedral, the Lower and Upper Pontalba Apartments, and the Presbytere and Cabildo (the state museums of Louisiana). It also presents the French Quarter Festival and Caroling every year. Stroll down the square and discover the humming of the block with street performers, artists painting and creating portraits and other entertaining things around. 

Mardi Gras World

Mardi Gras World (MGW) is the massive studio located along the Mississippi River. It houses flamboyant floats, costumes, and sculptures that are used for the signature event of New Orleans, Mardi Gras. It has the great rolling artworks and the people who construct them year-round. Basically, it is a warehouse where floats are being prepared and the old ones are stored, plus it provides a gist of the behind-the-back scenes of the grand celebration. Do not forget to tour this 300,000 sq. ft. working warehouse as it celebrates the history, craftsmanship, and creativity. 

New Orleans Museum of Art

The oldest fine arts museum, New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) was founded in 1911 as the Delgado Museum of Art. It has a permanent collection that features more than 40,000 artifacts ranging from the Italian Renaissance to the modern era. Other significant collections with over 12,000 works highlight Native American Art, Japanese painting, Central American art from pre-Columbian and Spanish eras, Indian sculpture, portrait miniatures, folk arts from Africa, Indonesia, and the South Pacific, and Chinese ceramics. The museum also holds special exhibitions and events in collaboration with other local museums like the Louisiana State Museum and The Historic New Orleans Collection. It also provides group tours, workshops and hosts film screenings, wellness activities, festivals, and music programs. 

The Best Time to Visit 

Spring is the most popular time in the city as it provides the most pleasant weather with major festivals taking place all around with full enthusiasm. If you are willing to participate in its Mardi Gras Festival, then plan your trip around February-March. Summer months (July-August) can be extremely hot and not suitable for all to enjoy city attractions. Falls also have pleasant temperatures with little humidity. Winter can be another good time if you do not want to avoid much of the crowd. However, months from February to May are the perfect time to visit the city of New Orleans.

Airports

1. Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)
2. New Orleans Lakefront Airport (NEW)

New Orleans Facts

Country/State: The United States/Louisiana

Population: ∽393,292 (2017)

Currency: The United States Dollar

Language: English

Visa on Arrival: A citizen of a foreign country who wants to enter the United States normally must first get a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the passenger’s country of citizenship. For further details, check the official website: https://travel.state.gov

Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 (All services)

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