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- Country: USA
- State: Louisiana
- Population: 239,124 (July 2007)City-Data: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Founded: 1718
- Time zone: CST
- When to go: February to AprilMaps of World: New Orleans Facts
- Also called "Crescent City" because of its shapeClass Brain: LA History & Facts
- Approximately 10 million visitors each yearDeelight: New Orleans Facts
- Considered to be the birthplace of Jazz musicMaps of World: New Orleans Travel
- Almost half of New Orleans area is waterDeelight: New Orleans Facts
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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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