New Orleans Overview - An Look At The Local Area

Overview of New Orleans, Louisiana

To many, New Orleans is synonymous with Mardi Gras and the French Quarter. Indeed, it’s all that – and more. New Orleans’ cultural heritage is evident in almost every building (there are more than 35,000 New Orleans buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places). The Big Easy’s laid-back lifestyle is summed up by the phrase “Laissez le bon temps roulez!" (Let the good times roll). And you'll find the good times rolling in all of New Orleans' recreation, attractions, and events. You'll discover even more great times in the "Crescent City"'s restaurants, shopping, tours, nightlife and hotels! NEW ORLEANS HOTELS The Big Easy's southern hospitality is evidenced in the thousands of incredible hotels available for every visitor! Any time of the year is the right time to find great hotels throughout the city. And, New Orleans hotels offer every amenity and every price range as well. Whether you're looking for world class five star accommodations, a family friendly national chain, quaint and historic bed and breakfast inns, or the down to the barest basics motels and lodges, New Orleans have your room waiting. Hotel locations are conveniently spread throughout the city and beyond, so you're never far from New Orleans' action. Downtown is a great place to stay with numerous hotels; you can choose from over 17,000 rooms available on Canal Street alone! But wherever you stay, you'll get the perfect hotel, at the perfect price and the perfect, location. New Orleans hotels offer, and deliver, it all! NEW ORLEANS RECREATION With so many natural and man-made wonders, New Orleans offers every kind of indoor and outdoor recreation you can imagine, and then some! Hunting and fishing are most popular with locals and visitors alike. But there are also numerous parks and nature preserves where one can hike, bike, canoe and kayak through all the natural beauty and wildlife. New Orleans also offers all the great indoors activities that come with a modern city: amusement centers, sports and recreation centers, entertainment centers, and the list goes on and on. New Orleans recreation has something fabulous for everyone, and everyday of your vacation! NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANTS So many visitors come for the amazing seafood, Creole and Cajun cooking, as well as the world renown French cuisine. But, then you'll discover you want to move to New Orleans for ALL the incredible restaurants! Every kind of ethnic cuisine is deliciously represented, and well served throughout the city. Prices range from the national chain to one-of-a-kind world class dining. And you're never far from your next favorite restaurant, with venues in every corner of the city. The French Quarters are one of the best places to start you dining adventures. New Orleans restaurants have the world-class chefs, and the world-class variety that have put this city on the world culinary map! NEW ORLEANS ATTRACTIONS New Orleans is big and easy when it comes to attractions! Start with the natural beauty of the Gulf of Mexico, the mighty Mississippi River, Lake Ponchartrain, and the incredible nature reserves, wetlands, and parks. Then get yourself to the wonder of the many historical sites, museums, and even the cemeteries. Be sure to check out Six Flags New Orleans, the Aquarium of the Americas, and the Audubon Zoo. Attractions are within minutes of wherever you're staying, and offer hours of vacation enjoyment. And with many available year round, New Orleans attractions will make your vacation a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! NEW ORLEANS TOURS Get to the heart of the excitement, and to the history behind it, by taking any one of New Orleans' great tours! History buffs, nature enthusiasts, city sightseers, and even paranormal researchers will find a guide and transportation waiting year round. Walking, hiking, air boat, van, bus, trolley, and by foot are just some of the numerous ways you'll be able to get to all the best this city has to offer. And, tours can accommodate just about any group size, schedule, and price range, so you always get the adventure you want. Get it all, and get it right, with New Orleans tours. But make your plans soon as many require advance reservations. NEW ORLEANS SHOPPING Treasure hunters and bargain seekers alike love the shopping in New Orleans. From the French Quarter to Canal Street, downtown to the Garden district, suburb to the boondocks, there's always a great retail venue waiting for your business. Riverwalk Marketplace is a one-stop shopping bonanza, while the Shops at Canal Place offer the upscale goodies to browse. And then, just for some retail fun, get to Jax Brewery for a little bit of everything. Tons more retailing is available throughout the city and suburbs, and you're sure to find your own favorite store within minutes of your hotel. For variety, New Orleans shopping has become one of our all-time favorites! NEW ORLEANS EVENTS Two words: Mardi Gras!! Yes, New Orleans is the home to this biggest and best street celebration. But you'll also discover incredible events happening every other month of the year as well! Fairs, festivals, sporting events, cultural and historical celebrations, holiday bashes, concerts, showcases, well, just about anything becomes a party in New Orleans. And the activities never seem to end, as they happen in and around every section of the city. There is always excitement to catch in the Big Easy. For all the best this city has to offer, and endless activities to enjoy, mark your vacation calendar with all the fabulous New Orleans events. NEW ORLEANS NIGHTLIFE What to do when the sun goes down? The lights never go out on the nightlife in New Orleans. Clubs, bars, pubs, dance clubs, comedy clubs, and live music abound in every section of the city. You'll get to stay up as late as you want, and spend what you can, with all this great nightlife. Start at an inexpensive happy hour, and work your way all the way up to skies-the-limit champagne and limo. And, New Orleans offers some of the finest live theater, opera, dance, and classical music in the country. Whatever your passion, your price, and your bedtime, New Orleans nightlife has the greatest night of your life waiting to begin!
So, do the “Big Easy”! Do excitement. Do New Orleans!