New Orleans is one of the top 10 cities in the United States for the number of annual visitors.
The space has permanent food stalls serving localetouffee,char-broiled oysters, crawfish, and more.
Culinary demonstrations and cultural events are held there as well.
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The discovery experiences are educational, ecological, and cultural.
As such, ghost tours are quite popular in the French Quarter.
Summon spirits from the beyond with a New Orleans Ghost Adventures Tour.
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Stay on the Museum’s campus at theHiggins Hotel and Conference Center, an art-deco-style property offering first-class accommodations.
Their style has an air of Southern class with a modernized, street-style finish.
Best Restaurants
New Orleans is a food lover’s paradise with many must-try dishes and delicacies.
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The official cocktail of New Orleans is the Sazerac which was created in a French Quarter bar.
Those visiting should try Creole and Cajun food.
Herd Dat Kitchen
This Black-owned eatery is a no-frills spot with (limited) outdoor seating.
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Though, we recommend ordering for pickup or through an app to enjoy on a night in.
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
This neighborhood Vietnamese cafe and French bakery TK.
for their beignets butLoretta’s Authentic Pralineelevates the offerings.
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June throughAugustcan be rainy.
Hurricane season is from June through November.
Some visitors plan a trip aroundMardi Gras(or Fat Tuesday), which typically falls in February.
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Also, many popular sightseeing attractions are closed during Mardi Gras.)
TheNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalandNew Orleans Wine & Food Experienceare popular events that attract visitors.
Adjacent to the French Quarter, it’s an easy walk to find the artistic heart of New Orleans.
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Come for the preserved architecture, and stay for the Frenchmen Palace Market.
Bywater:Boho-chic New Orleans neighborhood, Bywater, sits on the Mississippi River, bordering the Marigny.
You’ll find NOLA’s best galleries and vintage shopping in Bywater.
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How to Get Around
Taking a streetcar is part of the fun as well as convenient transportation.
The historic vehicles are part of New Orleans' history.
Buses:There are 40 differentRTA bus routesthat run across the city of New Orleans.
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