Sitting on the banks of the Mississippi River is Baton Rouge, Louisiana‘s capital and the second-largest city in the state. It may not be as famous (and notorious) as its neighbor New Orleans, but Baton Rouge has spunk and soul all its own. This city has a rich history that includes everything from pirates and …
“If there was no New Orleans, America would just be a bunch of free people dying of boredom.” Whether you call it the Crescent City, the Big Easy, NOLA, or New Orleans, once you visit you may never want to leave. Unfortunately, some visitors think that the whole city revolves around Bourbon Street and the …
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Traveling in May? Then you’ve chosen to travel during one of the best times of year in the US. Throughout much of the US, the flowers are in bloom, the trees are lush and green, and the weather is starting to heat up. But there’s another reason why this time of year is so great …
Baton Rouge may tend to get overshadowed by its glitzy and glamorous neighbor, New Orleans, but pay a visit to Louisiana‘s capital city, and you’ll quickly see why that’s a big mistake! With its excellent museums, farm-to-table Southern-style restaurants, and prime position on the Mississippi River, there’s a lot to love about Baton Rouge. You …
First established in the mid-19th century, the Garden District is one of the most scenic and affluent neighborhoods in New Orleans. Here you’ll find quiet streets lined with ancient oak trees and perfectly preserved historic mansions. Less than two miles from the French Quarter, the genteel and refined Garden District feels a world apart from …
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From raucous nightlife venues to buzzing jazz clubs and spicy Creole cuisine, there are so many reasons visitors flock to New Orleans year after year. Even if you’re not in town for Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest, there’s always something exciting going on in the Big Easy. Plus, it’s impossible not to be charmed by …
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New Orleans is world-renowned for its lively food and music scene, colorful and unique architecture, and of course, its famous festivals – Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and Southern Decadence. In a city with so much to offer, it can be difficult to narrow down where to stay. Many visitors head directly for Bourbon Street and …
New Orleans might be famous for its masked Mardi Gras parades and bead-clad tourists, but there is so much more to the Big Easy than its Carnival-related festivities. From world-class restaurants to historic landmarks and a boozy nightlife scene, there is no shortage of things to do in New Orleans. There are plenty of reasons …
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New Orleans is one of America’s most electrifying, vibrant, and diverse cities. Lovingly referred to as The Big Easy, The Crescent City, and just NOLA, every corner of the city seems full of friendly people, amazing food, buzzing live music, and beautiful architecture. There are so many things to do in New Orleans besides Bourbon …
It should come as no surprise that New Orleans’ bar scene is as diverse as its world-renowned restaurant scene. Whether you want to slurp a daiquiri while stumbling down Bourbon Street or sip a Sazerac from a sophisticated hotel bar in the CBD, New Orleans has got you covered in spades. New Orleans takes its …