New Orleans

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New Orleans’ nickname is the ‘Big Easy’ and it is a city that appears in numerous stories. Nightlife and the music scene are considered to be the best in the United States and the city is proud of the culture and rich history. For hedonists the ‘French Quarter’ must be paradise as it is one of the most vibrant and popular districts in the Big Easy. The best jazz performances can be experienced here.

Attractions

The city of New Orleans boasts plenty of interesting attractions. The French Quarter is a place that simply can not be missed if you want to experience the melting pot of cultural New Orleans. Bourbonstreet, with its numerous bars that are thronged by revellers on special occasions is the most famous street in the French Quarter.

The Audubon Zoo is definitely one of the top zoos in North America. The zoo features animals from around the world including many endangered species. A visit to this zoo is fun for the whole family. Another great activity is to see more than 7,000 marine species from habitats around the world including the Mississippi Delta and the Amazon at the fascinating Aquarium of the Americas.

For coffee lovers it might be advisable to order a café au lait at the Café du Monde, which has become a New Orleans icon since it opened in 1862 or experience some authentic colonial French shopping at the French Market on the banks of the Mississippi, the market started in the early 18th century.

For those who like to know more about creepy voodoo stories discover the city’s voodoo roots at the New Orleans Voodoo Museum, the only voodoo museum in the world, dedicated only to the voodoo religion.

Entertainment

Superstar bands from around the world make regular stop at New Orleans and shows are often held at the New Orleans Convention Centre and the Superdome. New Orleans is known as the place to go when you want to party all night long, with bars here opening in the early afternoon and not closing until well into the morning hours.

The city also has a thriving gay and lesbian community, with most of the rowdy action concentrated on St Annstreet in the French Quarter and a more laid-back scene on Faubourg Marigny and Bywater streets. Snug Harbour in the French Quarter is the top jazz venue in town and regularly hosts top calibre acts.

Hotels in New Orleans

New Orleans attracts thousands and thousands of tourists and other visitors throughout the year. To accommodate all those people, New Orleans has a wide range of hotels to offer. In every popular district are hotels to be found. Prices for hotels in New Orleans vary from expensive to budget rates.

It is recommendable to book your New Orleans hotel in advance, if you want to visit the city during high season. Many of the renowned but also the smaller hotels operate an on-line reservation service. Booking your hotel room via this system is safe, secure and cheaper.

Out and about – car hire in New Orleans

Numerous roads provide access to New Orleans including I-10, which comes from Jacksonville and goes on to Los Angeles, and I-55, which continues on to Chicago.

The city is easy to reach by rental car and in New Orleans cars can be hired in the city and at the airport. Most of the major car rental companies offer their services in the city. Holiday car hire in New Orleans is widely available.

Most of the popular tourist destinations in New Orleans are located within a comfortable walking distance of one another but for those who wish to explore the surrounding area car hire might be the solutions. Attractions covering the surrounding area of New Orleans are accessible by hire car. There’s always the option to book Noew Orleans car hire on-line.