NEW ORLEANS, LA

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New Orleans

Locals say that the South ends fifty miles north of New Orleans. In many ways, this is true. This city is home to a diverse music culture, world-renowned cuisine, voodoo, and Mardi Gras, one of the world's largest parties. New Orleans is a relatively small city which had little concern for what went on outside of it until Hurricane Katrina devastated the city 2005. Parts of New Orleans are still recovering from this disaster but the city's vibrant culture is back in full swing.

French Quarter

The French Quarter, or Vieux Carre in French, is the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. It lies in the crescent of the Mississippi River and consists of fairly narrow streets, reminiscent of European city planning, that reveal hidden courtyards and look up to wrought iron balconies. The architecture in the Quarter typically dates to the late 18th- and early 19th-centuries, and draws on French and Spanish influences. In the daytime, the French Quarter, especially the area around Jackson Square, is filled with tourists, street performers, and the occasional conman. At night, the French... more

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45 reviews of New Orleans, LA
Different Kind of City
Submitted by:hstenquist
June 12, 2009
Everything from the people houses places of entertainment and food was so entirely unique that I feel like its tragic it took me six years to visit my friend down there. This is truly a gem in our country. If you envision just bourbon street and marti gras your way off its much much more than that and you need to explore this city and try every po' boy on the menu!... More
Everything from the people houses places of entertainment and food was so entirely unique that I feel like its tragic it took me six years to visit my friend down there. This is truly a gem in our country. If you envision just bourbon street and marti gras your way off its much much more than that and you need to explore this city and try every po' boy on the menu!
Date of Trip to : June2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Under $500
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October 14, 2008
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The MOST romantic city every
Submitted by:hpytwobme
September 15, 2008
The people are warm polite and engaging. The food is outstanding night life ranges from piano bars to old time disco to mosh pits and everything between.
My husband and I have a new favorite vacation spot - sorry San Francisco and Las Vegas you're no longer our top choice.... More
The people are warm polite and engaging. The food is outstanding night life ranges from piano bars to old time disco to mosh pits and everything between.
My husband and I have a new favorite vacation spot - sorry San Francisco and Las Vegas you're no longer our top choice.
Date of Trip to : September2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
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