New Orleans
Things to Do in New Orleans
New Orleans
Weekend Getaways from New Orleans
Couples planning a trip from New Orleans can choose from historic mansions, cozy cottages, romantic inns and B&Bs.
New Orleans Vacation Ideas
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Kayak-iti-Yat offers both residents and visitors a unique way of exploring New Orleans...via a kayak.
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What makes New Orleans unique?
The "Big Easy," the hometown of jazz, the party central, New Orleans is the place known for its fantastic food, constant party, live music of all kinds, and colorful carnivals.
This lovely city on the Mississippi River, not far from the Gulf of Mexico, is a unique blend of cultures – American, French, and African, which colors everything – its architecture, music, cuisine, and lifestyle.
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What should I see in New Orleans?
You will surely start your exploration at the French Quarter, the oldest New Orleans neighborhood.
Visit historic Jackson Square Park to see artists paint and sell their art.
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is the place to visit with the kids, with the Gulf marine life, penguins, and much more.
Stroll through the colorful Bourbon Street for the good jazz and all kinds of other music.
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What family-friendly activities are available in New Orleans?
Audubon Zoo has not only animals but also a splash park for the kids.
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What other must-see places are there in New Orleans?
Some other must-see places are the majestic 18th-century Cathedral, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans Museum of Art, the Louisiana Children's Museum, and Mardi Gras World, to see how they build floats for the carnival.
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