As vaccination progresses and travel steadily resumes, now is the perfect time to begin planning your next getaway. If New Orleans is on your radar, take a visual tour of the city’s sights, flavors, and sounds to spark inspiration for your trip.
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New Orleans is famous for beignets—pillowy fried dough dusted with powdered sugar—and for chicory coffee brewed with roasted chicory root. For a classic pairing, visit Café du Monde. -
Bourbon Street pulses with live music and nightlife, while nearby Musical Legends Park celebrates the artists who shaped New Orleans’ sound.
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For a different perspective on the city, consider a cruise on the Mississippi. The steamboat Natchez has long been a New Orleans icon and offers scenic river tours when operating.
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The city’s historic streetcar lines—St. Charles, Canal Street, Riverfront, Loyola/UPT and Rampart/St. Claude—connect downtown with the French Quarter and other neighborhoods, making exploring easy and atmospheric.
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Royal Street, a short walk from Bourbon, features art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and street performers, offering a more relaxed, culturally rich alternative to the frenetic nightlife.
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Fresh Gulf seafood is a cornerstone of New Orleans cuisine—shrimp, crab, crawfish and oysters feature prominently. Local restaurants like Deanie’s are celebrated for generous seafood platters.
