New Orleans Vacation

New Orleans is a popular getaway for a vacation. Located in the largest city of Louisiana, the town has been nicknamed "The Big Easy" for it's distinct southern charm and multicultural heritage with English, French, Cajun and Creole cultures, cuisine, architecture and music.

Fast Facts

1. Country: USA
2. State: Louisiana
3. Mayor: Ray Nagin
4. Population: 480,000+
5. Founded: 1718
6. Time Zone: CST

Attractions

While in New Orleans be sure to stroll down Bourbon Street in the French Quarter historical district. There is much more than bars here, take a carriage ride to see the lesser known beauty of the city and hit the side streets for a true view of unique shops and culture.

In the Garden District, many of the old plantation homes give us a glimpse into the past. Self guided walking tours are available along with carriage rides and bus tours.

Other must see places are The National D-Day Museum, Mardi Gras World, Cities of the Dead graveyard tours or take a ride on the Steamboat Natchez Riverboat Cruise.

Cuisine

The city boasts some of the most unique cuisine of the nation. Creole food was brought to New Orleans from the interaction of French Acadian immigrants, African slaves, and Native Americans.

Popular dishes include muffulettas, crawfish etoufee, jambalaya, crawfish fetticcini and shrimp creole. The most popular desserts are beignets and king cake, but they are also know for the development of bananas foster, bread pudding and pralines.

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