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1. Get to know the historic French Quarter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Go for a stroll in the New Orleans Garden District ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. You can't afford to miss visiting the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park

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4. If you love art, head to the New Orleans Museum of Art

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5. Learn about history at The Historic New Orleans Collection

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6. Go on a romantic date at The Spotted Cat Music Club

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7. Visit a historic Jazz club Maison Bourbon

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8. Explore the city with FreeWheelin' Bike Tours

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9. Learn to create local flavors at the New Orleans School of Cooking

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10. Create your own art at the New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio

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11. Stop for lunch at Sylvain

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12. Check into Bourbon Orleans Hotel

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13. Or stay at Hotel Mazarin

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14. Sample Asian flavors at MoPho

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15. Take the kids to Pizza Delicious

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16. Have fun on the water with Kayak-iti-Yat

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17. Take a break at Treme Coffeehouse

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18. Don't miss a trip to Mardi Gras World Tour

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19. Admire local art at The Where Y'Art Gallery

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20. If you love nature, head to Audubon Nature Institute

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21. Have dinner at Commander's Palace

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • New Orleans is a vibrant city on the Mississippi River, famous for its nightlife, unique inns, music, family activities, parks, seafood restaurants, and coffee shops.
  • Explore the historic French Quarter, visit the New Orleans Museum of Art, and take a cooking class.
  • Listen to jazz at one of the local music clubs, and go on a Mardi Gras World Tour.

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