New Orleans is back to life and swinging like no other city in the world. If you are in the market for a getaway to appeal to your romantic side, this is it.
If you are looking for a site with history and culture, New Orleans is the place for you.
Even if all you want to do is party the night (and day) away to forget your troubles, look no further than the port city of New Orleans.
For Families
For families travelling to New Orleans, there is plenty to do. Parents can take their children to the expansive Audobon Zoo and then on to a trip to the Aquarium of the Americas.
There is enough to see at just these two locations to fill an entire weekend. Look into packages that include tickets to both attractions and a riverboat cruise.
Stay in a hotel in the business or garden district.
Try the Days Hotel just outside of New Orlands in Metairie.
This is close enough to the action to not waste gas and far enough to not be bothered with the night time craziness. Excellent cut rate prices at this hotel to help you spend money where it counts on your vacation: the activities.
For History Buffs
If walking down the historic streets of the
Vieux Quartier is not enough to satisfy your history desires, then you should visit the New Orleans D-Day Museum.
This museum is a moving exhibit of WWII and the Holocaust- very educational while also being very entertaining. Teens should also like a visit here.
Stay in a hotel in the garden district or in the French quarter. Try the Ambassador Hotel, a historic hotel only four blocks from the FQ. They have great rates for a hotel with a restaurant and a lounge.
For Lovers
Start your day off with beignets from the Cafe du Monde, and continue on with a stroll through the market.
Spend your day shopping and cruising through the little interesting shops in the quarter.
Have lunch at one of the famous restaurants in the city to save money from the night time menu, and then go out dancing in the evening to top off the day.
After your feet can stand no more, head straight back to the Cafe du Monde for coffee and refreshments.
They're open all night!
Check into a French quarter hotel for the weekend.
Check into the Lafayette Hotel.
This hotel is reachable by the streetcar line (so you may never need to hop in the car) and is one of the few prestigious hotels listed in the "Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
" Prices reflect the luxury of the place so save your money and splurge on a weekend with your love.
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New Orleans is a Southern city known for its multicultural heritage (especially French, Spanish and African American influences) as well as its music and cuisine.
It is a world-famous tourist destination thanks to its many festivals and celebrations; the most noteworthy annual events are Mardi Gras ("Fat Tuesday"), Jazz Fest, Essence Festival (moved to Houston, TX for 2006), Voodoo Fest, Southern Decadence, and college football's Sugar Bowl (although the bowl game has been moved to Atlanta for the 2006 game).
The most recent U.S. census put New Orleans's population at 484,674 and the population of Greater New Orleans at 1,337,726. Since the devastation of the city in conjunction with Hurricane Katrina, the population has been significantly less, due to the majority of surviving residents either taking temporary shelter elsewhere or relocating indefinitely. A survey conducted by the city's Emergency Operations Center in January 2006, estimated the population at between 160,000 and 202,000 residents in the city] Projections of the city's eventual population following reconstruction are highly speculative.
As of mid-March 2006, efforts continue to aid survivors, clean up debris, and restore infrastructure. While most of the city has reopened to residents, and areas which suffered moderate damage have substantially resumed functioning, the parts of town most severely damaged - such as some neighborhoods of the lower 9th Ward - are open only during daylight hours for residents to salvage items from their formerly flooded homes.
New Orleans remains a major port city due to its location near the Gulf of Mexico and along the Mississippi River, making it a hub for goods which travel to and from Latin America. The petroleum industry is also of great importance to the New Orleans economy; many oil rigs are located in the Gulf. The Port of New Orleans is the largest U.S. port for several major commodities including rubber, cement and coffee. The Port of South Louisiana is based in the New Orleans metropolitan area and has been ranked the fifth largest port in the world in terms of raw tonnage, and among the largest U.S. ports for exporting grain. The two ports together would be the fourth largest port in the world.
New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718 and has played an important role in the history of the United States. The city was named in honor of Philip II, Duke of Orléans, who was regent and ruler of France when the city was founded (much as New York was named in honor of James, Duke of York, heir to the throne of England).
The city's several nicknames describe various characteristics of the city, including the "Crescent City" (describing its shape around the Mississippi River), "The Big Easy" (a reference by musicians to the relative ease of finding work in the city) and "The City that Care Forgot" (associated with the easy going, carefree nature of many of the local residents). The city's unofficial motto, "Laissez les bons temps rouler" ("Let the good times
roll") describes the party-like attitude of many residents.
The Central Business District of New Orleans is located immediately north and west of the Mississippi River, and is historically called the "American Quarter." Most streets in this area fan out from a central point in the city.
Major streets of the area include Canal Street and Poydras St. The term "downtown" refers to those parts of town that are downriver from the central business district. "Uptown" refers to those parts of town that are upriver from the central business district.
Parts of the city that are located downtown include the world famous French Quarter (most noted as the central tourist district, with its array of shops, bars, and nightclubs along Bourbon Street), Storyville (now defunct), Treme, Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, the 7th Ward, and the Lower 9th Ward.
Parts of the city that are located uptown include the Garden District, the Irish Channel, the University District, Carrollton, Gert Town, Fontainebleau, and Broadmoor.
Its tallest building is the 50-story One Shell Square.
Other major districts within the city include Bayou St. John, Mid City, Gentilly, Lakeview, Lakefront, New Orleans East, The upper 9th Ward and Algiers.
Parishes located adjacent to the city of New Orleans include St. Tammany Parish to the northeast, St. Bernard Parish to the south, Plaquemines Parish to the southwest, and Jefferson Parish to the west.
