New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, home to a metropolitan population of over 1.2 million residents. The "Big Easy" is the cultural hub of the Gulf of Mexico, renowned throughout the world for its unique Creole culture, which blends elements of French and African-American cultures.
24-hour nightlife is on display in the city's historic French Quarter, which offers jazz and blues music performances, Cajun restaurants, and internationally-renowned festivals such as the city's Mardi Gras celebration.
The city's bustling French Market, the oldest commercial vendor market in the United States, is home to the famed Cafe du Monde, noted for its cafe au lait, beignets, and other French cafe fare. Other attractions include the city's Garden District, historic Jackson Square, and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.
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