New Orleans Overview
By iCheapAirfares Staff
Don’t forget it, New Orleans is still a city of wonderful costumes during the Mardi Gras, rich, sumptuous and distinctive dishes, jazz and carefree citizenry. One of its nicknames "The City that Care Forgot" is well deserved because Mardi Gras, celebrated before Lent, and the Heritage Jazz Festival, held between April and May, are both incredible events that do not skip a beat. Other events such as The Essential Music Parade, held in July, and the Bayou Classic (football game), held in November, are worth a visit. For places to visit, the French Quarter has it all. During the day, it offers the old New Orleans Mint, the National World War II Museum and the Confederate Museum Hall. At night, the famous Bourbon Street yields nightclubs and bars for all. Other places of interest include the New Orleans Museum of Art, Audubon Park and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas which houses the Mississippi River Gallery. Nature lovers can lose themselves in eight acres of Longue Vue House and Gardens while shopping enthusiasts can visit the famous French Market. And for that unforgettable culinary experience, indulge in a meal at world-renowned restaurants like Emeril’s or neighborhood favorites such as Mother’s or Gumbo Shop. New Orleans is indeed still "The Big Easy." Go!
