New Orleans, Louisiana is famed around the world for its annual Mardi Gras celebration, which brings colorful parade floats and lively partiers to its historic French Quarter district each spring. The diverse, vibrant city is home to a plethora of museums and cultural attractions, including the unique New Orleans Jazz Museum and the renowned New Orleans Museum of Art. Friends in town for the weekend can explore the city's bustling French Market, the oldest commercial vendor market in the United States, which is home to some of the city's most renowned cafes and coffee shops today. Famed Bourbon Street is lined with Cajun-style eateries and raucous bars, known for their high-impact cocktails. Unique excursion options include New Orleans ghost tours, which elaborate on the city's three centuries of history and mystery.

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