New Orleans

North America

Known the world over for jazz music, Cajun cuisine, and outrageous Mardi Gras celebrations, the city is a melting pot of cultures with a diversity that is reflected in everything from the music and food to the language and architecture.

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New Orleans is one of America’s most unique cities, with a vibe you simply can’t find anywhere else. Known the world over for jazz music, Cajun cuisine, and outrageous Mardi Gras celebrations, the city is a melting pot of cultures with a diversity that is reflected in everything from the music and food to the language and architecture. Founded in …

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Planning a Trip

CITY New Orleans STATE Louisiana COUNTRY United States of America CONTINENT North America LANGUAGE English CURRENCY US Dollar BEST TIME TO VISIT February to May NEAREST RAILWAY STATION New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal NEAREST AIRPORT Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport(MSY) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 119 INTERNET ACCESS Many hotels offer wi-fi and cable internet access. Wi-fi is available in almost …

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Getting Around

Bicycle Cyclists will find New Orleans flat and relatively compact; however, heavy traffic, potholes, narrow roads and unsafe neighborhoods present some negatives to cycling, and fat tires are a near necessity. Oppressive summer heat and humidity also discourage a lot of cyclists. All ferries offer free transportation for bicycles. Buses are now equipped with bike racks. Only folding bicycles are …

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History & Culture

New Orleans history only really began in 1718, in an area already settled by the Chitimacha Native Americans for several hundred years. Named after the then Regent of France, the Duc d’Orleans, the trading post became profitable and attracted settlers almost from the outset. However, in 1763 the area was passed to the Spanish Empire as part of the Treaty …

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Top Attractions

French Quarter The French Quarter of New Orleans is what most tourists come to see when they visit the city. Set along a bend on the Mississippi River, the main attraction here is the architecture, but it is also a great area for dining and entertainment. The old buildings, some of which date back 300 years, show French influences, with …

New Orleans

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