New York City might be known as the city that never sleeps, but New Orleans is the city that never stops partying. This Louisiana city, often called the Big Easy, is world renowned for its vibrant and unique culture of jazz music, Creole cuisine, and Mardi Gras. The winter festival is the busiest time of year for tourists, who will enjoy parades, beaded necklaces, more drinks than they probably should be able to handle, and a party that doesn't stop for days. But the city, with its Bourbon Street nightlife and its ornate French Quarter buildings, is a blast no matter what the season.