New Orleans Visitors Tour
New Orleans is a city that attracts visitors from all over the world. Located in
Southeastern Louisiana along the Mississippi River, known for its multicultural
heritage as well as its music and cuisine and is considered the birthplace of
jazz. The city is still recovering from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, but is
recovering gradually and still has alot to offer its' visitors.
Taking a
New Orleans guided tour is a great way to get a feel for life in the "The Big
Easy" and to see what effects of the storm still linger. Take the Post Katrina
City Tour to get both French Quarter history and architecture and learn about
the causes and effects of Hurricane Katrina.
The French Quarter, the
Garden District and the Mississippi River front are areas of New Orleans that
attract the most visitors. One of the best preserved historical neighborhoods in
America, the French Quarter, has such a strong and lasting Spanish and French
influence that you may really feel like you're visiting a foreign country. You
can tour the New Orleans Garden District, also, which was settled in the 1850?s,
where they built large, elegant mansions exemplifying many architectural styles,
including Greek Revival, Italianate and Queen Anne Victorians.
A
Mississippi River cruise aboard the Natchez steamboat paddle wheeler is a great
way to view New Orleans and learn about one of the worlds' busiest ports.
There's a lot to see and learn on a two hour Mississippi River cruise. Learn
about the history of steamboats on the river, and of New Orleans itself. A live
jazz band contributes to the festive atmosphere.Enjoy great views and have a
truly educational experience.
New Orleans Restaurants are one of the
major draws of this unique southern city and many visitors come to New Orleans
just to enjoy a special kind of Southern Hospitality. New Orleans restaurants
are world famous for many things including; Gumbo, BBQ Shrimp, Oysters "Muriel",
Turtle soup, Fried Gulf Shrimp Po-boy, Shrimp Remoulade, Creole cuisine, Wood
Grilled Tuna, Sweet Potato Catfish, Alligator Sausage, Seafood Gumbo, Bananas
Foster, a variety of fresh regional seafood, fried chicken, steak and much
more.
Like more than 4 million people a year, you might want to visit New
Orleans for Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday" which is the day
before Ash Wednesday, when Lent, the traditional period of penance that precedes
Easter, begins. Mardi Gras also known as "the greatest free show on earth" is a
huge celebration and parade.
The largest of the city's many musical
festivals is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Referred to simply as
"Jazz Fest," it's one of the largest music festivals in the nation and features
crowds coming from all over the world to experience music, food, arts, and
crafts. Despite the name, it features not only jazz but a large variety of
music, including both native Louisiana music and internationally-known popular
music artists.
Still the "most unique city in
America", visiting New Orleans will be a memorable experience.