New Orleans is ready to welcome weekend visitors all year round, offering a great line-up of musical, culinary and cultural activities in one of the most colorful cities in Louisiana. The ideal place to start your New Orleans visit is the bustling French Quarter, where you can mingle with visitors and Locals, admire the historic architecture and absorb the unique atmosphere. New Orleans is the birthplace of Jazz and you can go on a nostalgic tour of the city's cultural heritage on an 11-stop guided tour presented by the Jazz National Historic Park. Tours start at the Visitors Center right in the heart of the French Quarter, and will take you to see most of the popular jazz venues in town including the famous Spotted Cat Music Club and Maison Bourbon.

The pleasant fall temperatures are perfect for outdoor activities and you can enjoy walking or cycling through City Park (which includes the Botanical Garden and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden) or go on a guided cycling tour of the major city landmarks with FreeWheelin' Bike Tours. If you are visiting with the family you can spend hours enjoying some of the eight museums and parks that make up the Audubon Nature Institute. The most popular of these are the Audubon Zoo, theAudubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.

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