New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans is the most American city. You feel as if you've been dropped in a small European town at times. The city's French-Creole culture makes it unique. It is also home to great food, music, and architecture. There is something for everyone, whether you're traveling with your family or looking for a romantic getaway.

It wouldn't complete a visit to Nola without at least one night and a day in the French Quarter. This beautiful area of New Orleans has amazing restaurants and great shopping. There is also a lot to see and do. To experience the best of New Orleans, make sure to visit Jackson Square, St. Louise Cathedral, and Bourbons Street. Streets come alive at night with revelers and live music. There are many talented street performers at every corner, and they come in all hours of the day.

The National WWII Museum is also worth a visit. This museum is worth a visit even if you don't have any interest in World War II. The interactive exhibits allow you to explore America's involvement in Asia and Europe during World War II. You will be captivated by the visual imagery, sounds, lights, and sounds.

Take a swamp tour, or visit Oak Alley Plantation for some amazing day trips. It's a great experience to take the swamp tour. The swamp tour involves a boat ride out onto the bayou to search for crocodiles and feral hogs. Oak Alley Plantation offers a deeper look into plantation life, and features many original buildings and furniture.

Best Time to Visit

Autumn is the best season to visit when it's cooler. Springtime is great for Jazz Fest. Avoid New Orleans during the summer. It can be very hot and humid. Mardi Gras, which is held in February and March each year, may be something you want to avoid. It is a popular bucket list item, but it can be very expensive and crowded.

Pro Tip

B&Bs require at least two nights stay. For more savings, consider the suburbs. Cafe Du Monde can be crowded so head to Cafe Beignet instead. Beignets are a combination of a French pastry, and a doughnut. Beignets are warm and soft, and they are delicious.

Airport

With our amazing flight discounts, fly to New Orleans International Airport (MSY). The airport is just 25 minutes drive from the French Quarter. You'll find several transportation options from the airport to your desired location.

Best Things to Do

Visit Studio
Studio Be is an eye-popping and illuminating display of public art. The creator, Brandan "BMike" Odums, collaborated with more than 40 other artists to create large murals and exhibits that explore activism, resistance and black American history. Most displays use spray paint and graffiti techniques, and the entire project took six months to complete.

Explore Crescent Park
The curve in this rust-colored rainbow bridge entrance to New Orleans’ Crescent Park Trail nearly matches the bend in the mighty Mississippi River located only 100 feet away. You can watch large ocean-going ships as they make the sharp turn that gives the “Crescent City” its nickname.

Tour City Park
City Park has something for everyone! For decades, nature lovers have explored magnificent flora along the meandering pathways of the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Athletes are drawn to the park’s wide-open green spaces, multiple athletic fields and active recreational sports leagues. Golfers tee up at City Park’s scenic 18-hole golf course, and tennis players hit the clay and hard courts at the City Park / Pepsi Tennis Complex. Outdoorsy types enjoy afternoons boating on Big Lake or wandering beautiful Couturie Forest.

Bring your children to New Orleans Museum of Art
The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) was founded in 1910 when sugar and molasses merchant Isaac Delgado offered a gift to the City of New Orleans to create a “temple of art for rich and poor alike.” Comprised of nearly 50,000 objects, the installations and exhibitions represent historical periods from the Italian Renaissance to the best of the contemporary world. A wealth of American and European art—French, in particular—make up much of the collection.

Enjoy Steamboat Natchez tour
You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience, journeying back in time to when cotton was king and New Orleans was a budding port town that dazzled visitors with its colorful Creole culture. Board the historic riverboat for a morning or afternoon float down the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, enjoy live music, and snap picturesque shots of the beautiful urban shoreline. This family‐friendly excursion offers an optional tableside lunch (additional expense).

Recommended Hotels

New Orleans is more than Mardi Gras. Make your stay away from home at some of the finest hotels - affordable budget stays or plush five-star options. Your options are Maison de la Luz, NOPSI Hotel New Orleans, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, Windsor Court Hotel, Four Seasons New Orleans to name a few.

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