New Orleans

New Orleans by Bicycle: A Tourists guide to living like a local
New Orleans By Bike
With its beauty, history, and food, New Orleans is a tourists delight, but to see New Orleans any way but by bicycle is to miss out on much that this city has to offer. This guide is a great start to everyone who is interested in our culture, and what makes the city so special. Truthfully, you don't need a bicycle to enjoy New Orleans, and all the sights we tell you about. Our info is good for everyone, even people with cars, but colors are more vivid, fried shrimp po' boys tastier, and Abita...

New Orleans, Louisiana | Crescent City | The Big Easy
New Orleans Welcomes You
The city of New Orleans is located in the state of Louisiana, in the Southern US. This largest city in the state which straddles the Mississippi River has a subtropical climate which means the winter is mild and short. New Orleans is famous for its unique architecture, music, delicious cuisine, as well as various celebrations and festivals such as Mardi Gras, which are a reflection of its diverse cultural heritage. It is also home to Tulane University, also known as "Harvard of The South." Ex...

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The Best of New Orleans on Squidoo
It's been said that you don't choose New Orleans; she chooses you. Those of us who live here, know that to be true. Whether you live, work or just visit New Orleans and you write, photograph, or otherwise capture the spirit of this marvelous city here on Squidoo, you are invited to submit your lens. Below you'll find the best lenses about New Orleans by category. Some may show up in multiple categories; in New Orleans the food, the drink, the music and the event are intimately intertwined.

Quiz: Historical New Orleans
Are you ready for a historic New Orleans quiz?
New Orleans is the town of jazz, Cajun food, Mardi Gras, French Quarter, historic plantations, old buildings, specific traditions, and an incredible blend of nations. This town never sleeps. You will find, even now, jazz players on Preservation Hall or improvising on the streets of the French Quarter. You will also hear blues, Scots-Irish fiddlers' tunes, old Louisiana Creole dance tunes, and spirituals. Starting before the Civil War, blacks earned a great reputation for their artistry as m...

NEW ORLEANS the city on the return to glory
The Garden District in New Orleans is one of several areas of this great city,
AND WHAT A football town....SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS 2010 WOW......The Garden District is a dynamic community grounded in a strong sense of tradition. Some of its homes are still known by the names of the families that built them over a century ago, and official flags designating Mardi Gras Royalty are a common sight here during Carnival season. Laid out in 1806 by Barthelemy Lafon as an open, semi-urban system of interrelated parks with basins, fountains and canals, the Garden District was "one...

Cruises from New Orleans
Try Cruising from New Orleans on your Next Cruise
Both seasoned cruisers and those new to cruising should check out cruises from New Orleans on their next vacation. New Orleans offers one of the best port locations in the continental U.S. and an international airport means you can get there from anywhere. New Orleans may be known for a party atmosphere thanks to Bourbon Street and the world famous Mardi Gras celebration but in truth there is something there for the whole family. With aquariums, zoos, malls, casinos, amazing architecture and ...

Our New Orleans Visit
Exploring New Orleans
New Orleans is a fascinating city to visit! I knew nothing about New Orleans, except for its mention in many songs, before my son went there to live several years ago. I am still a bit mixed in my impressions of the city -- I love its artistic dynamism, the personal stamp of its residents, and its unique cultural expressions as a larger community. However, New Orleans is also a violent city and corruption is rampant there. Still, New Orleans is a fun place to visit. Music bursts forth on eve...

Top Must See Attractions In New Orleans
One of the most famous places to visit on America's Gulf Coast is the city of New Orleans. From the popular Mardi Gras festivals to the many other year round pleasures that can be experienced in the city, New Orleans is easily one of the most exciting vacation spots in the entire United States. The city draws millions of visitors who come there looking for a wide variety of attractions. Being situated right on the Mississippi River and adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico puts New Orleans in a uniq...