Audubon Park French Quarter Jackson Square New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival The National WWII Museum Garden District Mardi Gras Mercedes-Benz Superdome Kick-off your trip to New Orleans by visiting the Audubon Park where you will most likely spend around five hours exploring everything it has to offer. It is a common destination for tourists and locals as it has a zoo, an aquarium, a golf course, tennis courts and many other activities for everyone in the family. The park is the perfect place for a picnic and an awesome recreational spot for the kids.
Head over to the heart of the city and take a walk around the captivating French Quarter as you experience the true spirit of New Orleans. The neighborhood features unique shopping, street performers, several historic sites, delicious food, art galleries and a very exciting nightlife. Some of the most famous jazz clubs in the entire world are located around this high energy destination. Speaking of Jazz, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival held at the Fair Grounds Race Course is an annual event highlighting the New Orleans' Jazz scene. This event is nearly as popular as Mardi Gras, as people from all over the world travel to experience the sound of New Orleans' Jazz. The Jackson Square is located at the center of the French Quarter and it offers a more relaxed yet festive environment with eclectic shopping and traditional cuisine. It was named after former President Andrew Jackson and it is surrounded with historical landmarks and a unique European architecture.
Sit in the open-air cafes and enjoy the wonderful music from the street artists. Take a break from the site seeing and head over to The National WWII Museum for an educational experience on the role of Americans in the war. The museum opened in the year 2000 and offers exhibitions showcasing war artifacts, photographs, tanks, documentaries and movies that commemorate the men and women that served in World War II. Admission for adults is $22. The Garden District is another beautiful landscape in the city of New Orleans. The spacious showy gardens transmit a relaxing environment for you to spend quality time with the family while delighting with the scenery, the exceptional restaurants and a unique antique shopping experience. Take a tour around the historic houses as they capture the essence of the Louisiana charm with the Victorian designs of the 19th century. If you happen to visit New Orleans during carnival, you will most likely be around for the famous Mardi Gras. A fun-packed day and parade along Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter, it is one of the most traditional events with music and food everywhere for locals and tourists in a festival-like atmosphere. The parade spreads around the city and they offer different activities for everyone in the family. It is unquestionable that “The Big Easy” is a destination in the United States unlike many others, so gather your friends and family and book now with Choice Hotels. New Orleans is a memorable destination that will win over your heart and one that you will most likely visit again. Book your hotel room now and save!