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Things To Do
New Orleans
is one of the most celebrated cities of the American South, and the
largest city in Louisiana (some 350,000 in the city, 1.2 million in the
metropolitan area as of 2010, and still re-growing), as well as the
state's top visitor destination. The city has a reputation for historical
roots, hot and muggy weather, great food, great music, and great times.
New Orleans is still the tourist hot-spot it always has been. Jazz music
still rules the city's streets and there's still a bit of Mardi Gras all
year round.
French Quarter
The oldest, most famous, and
most visited section of the city. Most tourists want to center their visit
here. Those who explore other parts of town as well will find the city
offers additional treats. Many old-line restaurants are in the Quarter,
along with music clubs, museums, antiques shops, and drinking
establishments.
Central
Business District
What many cities call "Downtown" (though in New Orleans this
term is often used to refer to a different part of town downriver).
Adjacent to the French Quarter; has many attractions. The "CBD" has
high-rise hotels and some excellent restaurants, along with many museums
(the National D-Day Museum, the Louisiana Children's Museum, the Ogden
Museum of Southern Art, the Contemporary Arts Center) and a gallery
district on and around Julia Street. Includes the "Arts District" and the
"Old Warehouse District".
Uptown
19th century residential section upriver, take the St. Charles
Avenue streetcar. Uptown includes the "Garden District", which is
more noted for its Victorian architecture than gardens. Also contains some
of the City's best local restaurants, and the Audubon Zoo. Magazine Street
hosts some 80 blocks of antique stores, art galleries, interior designer
studios, and clothing stores ranging from funky thrift shops to upscale
boutiques.
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