This New Orleans travel blog will help you plan a trip down south for 3 days. Read about all the cultural things to do in NOLA, restaurants with live jazz music at French Quarter, beignets and chicory coffee, the pub crawls at Bourbon Street, local oyster bars. I visited New Orleans in November. This three day New Orleans Itinerary is a your perfect companion to make the most of the Crescent City!
We visited New Orleans as a part of a long road trip in the south during the Thanksgiving holidays. We reached Atlanta one night, started at the wee hours in the morning for New Orleans, drove for 8 hours along the I 65 South racing the highways of Georgia and Alabama, stopping at a town named Mobile to gorge on some gorgeous crawfish Gumbo and reach New Orleans very late in the evening!
The ghosts of yesteryears haunts streets of New Orleans. The streets that are filled with the aroma of gator pops, blurred nights making memories filled with daiquiri (mis)adventures, punctuated by ornate window panes that make you question if this is a forgotten alleyway of Paris. Swamps of Mississippi river idle away not very far carrying the scars of seasonal tornados that rock the Louisiana coast line. New Orleans is demure like the French but in an Americanesque way!
We spent a Thanksgiving weekend at NOLA. In the language I speak (Bengali), NOLA means a Glutton. Call it a co-incident, I could not have enough of amazing food of NOLA has on offer!
I come from New York, NY. Very few cities in the world have impressed me with food scene. NOLA made a space there at ease. Much like Mauritius, NOLA food scene is a sumptuous Creole cuisine with abundance of seafood. The supple marriage between Crawfish and butter; curious cases of raw and char grilled oysters; beignets dusted with sugar and cream- NOLA demands a separate blog post on must eat foods.
New Orleans is the fifth city I have visited in the US beyond New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and a few towns of Georgia that sits at the foot of the Smokies. This is indeed a city with soul!
Three days in New Orleans should be all about walking the French Quarter, Bourbon street, exploring old architecture, eating Creole food & beignets, riverwalk, river boat trip with jazz music and a few trips to the swamps to see the gators. NOLA is a nice city to explore with kids, however please be vigilant about security. Louisiana, sadly, ranks very high in crime rate as per a study by Omega Law group 2024. More on this later!
New Orleans, also endearingly called the Big Easy, has a place in heart for the eccentrics of all parts of the world. A curious eye shall find remnants of vivid cultures- the Créole Cuisine, the color of Haiti, the elements of the Native American culture, jazz of African American melody.
The French quarter screams of the erstwhile presence of the European traders. If you plan your trip around the Mardi Gras celebration, you are in for what they call one of the grandest carnival of the world, a true sensory overload.
Where to stay in New Orleans?
Garden District
Sprawling mansions, green everywhere, bistros serving the highest rated food in Town, boutiques with impeccable style- the Garden district is one of the best places to stay in New Orleans. You can opt for a ride with St. Charles Avenue streetcar that will take you from the Garden District to the French Quarter.
St. Charles Avenue streetcar is the oldest operating vehicle line in the world (since 1835). It is one of the two National Historic Streetcar landmark (the other one is San Francisco Street car). If you have been in the Kolkata Tramline (which was designed by the British), you will find many semblance.
Tip: Even if you do not stay at Garden District, please go for a walking tour to check out the gorgeous mansions!
A lot similar to the Garden district was a small town named Eufaula, which appeared on our road trip from Panama City Beach to downtown Atlanta. Eufaula had a bunch of mansions. It is a city in Alabama.
French Quarter- the Thick of NOLA
French quarter is the heart of the Tourist map of New Orleans It is the thriving, bustling, never falling asleep, chirping alleyway of NOLA. I recommend FQ for a place to stay in NOLA if you are okay with the crowds and clatter. It is in many ways like the Times Square of New York, sans the neon sign boards. Chances are you might fall asleep listening to jazz at night! FQ is centrally located, heavily rpiced, is at the center of NOLA Universe and presents itself with a bunch of unbeatable advantages. The hotels are old school mansions with elaborate detail lobby.
Canal Street- Something for everyone
It is the poor sister neighbor of FQ area in NOLA, if I may say so .You can just walk across the street and reach FQ however it lacks the glamor of FQ! Canal street is a very affordable option to stay in New Orleans with a number of apartment style hotels to choose from, in case you would like to cook some of your meal. We stayed at Canal Street. It was easy on the pockets, strategically located across FQ, but with a few shady massage parlors around. The apartment was nice though, with tall
Warehouse, Arts District- An Eccentric Stay
Away from the hustle of FQ yet located at a walkable distance from the main action area, the Warehouse district of NOLA is a urban landscape which is converted from red brick warehouses of yesteryears. You can choose from an array of activities, from red brick former working places turned into cool accommodation to cool cafe and chic art galleries. Warehouse Arts District is home to the Ogden Museum (a celebration of Southern art and artists) and the CAC (Contemporary Art Center).
Please note, much of the Warehouse district was built by the northern aesthetics of 19th century, hence it does not look like the “French” buildings of FQ.
Downtown New Orleans/ Central Business District
CBD gets a bit quiet after the regular business hours. Tat can raise a few eye brows when we are discussing safety in New Orleans. Parts of CBD with is a few blocks way from FQ area are fine for a few nights’ lodging. They especially make sense if you are on a budget.
Marigny Neighbourhood- Like the Locals do
It is located at a walkable distance from the French Quarter of NOLA yet has a charm to its stillness. I Often known to be the first suburb of the old city, Marigny neighborhood was the first home to Free People and immigrant POCs. The whole neighborhood is filled with colorful creole cottages and shotgun houses, which is a delight to explore by foot.
Best Things to do in New Orleans in Three days
- The Night Cemetery tour
- Live Jazz Music on a river cruise
- Art Tour
- Bayou Swamp Tour
The tourist area is well defined with neon lights and streetcar and dainty architecture. Huge hotels crowd the historic downtown. A few blocks down, you have your old city, colorless and connected with long stretched highways (like the rest of the US, with chain shops making appearance every few miles) that lure you to speed up.
The French Quarter
The Heart of New Orleans and the oldest neighborhood of the town, it is honest to say French Quarter is the reason for New Orleans’s claim to fame.
A bunch of streets run parallel at the French Quarter which has a vibe similar to the Old Phuket Town, Thailand or even the Dutch town of Galle at Southern Sri Lanka.
As the name suggests, the look and vibe of the place almost mimics the European cities, but AMerica does not play Subtle. However Unlike Paris, the French Quarter of NOLA is bigger with tall standing hotels, wrought iron balconies of ornate houses turned BnB.
“Is it like Paris?” My friend asked me. I went to Paris last summer.
I thought hard and said maybe the windows look similar. I do not see anything else that matches. Paris vibed a lot like New York City, I would say. It is about how you feel of a city.
Set up in the early 18th century, the French quarter used to be a hub of trading through the Mississippi river. Residents had made a fortune.
Gone are the days of trade as the entire area has paved way for curious tourists who are willing to dance away the night at Bourbon Street, marvel at the regal manors of the Royal Street. It is a delight to walk in the French quarter, peeking through the boutiques selling various art works, tours to the cemeteries and boutique finds.
Once a residential place, the French Quarter has caved into the business of making quick money through tourism. While I adore the French architecture of the city, I also found the city has sold its soul to tourism. Every house had its ground floor open for souvenir shopping or serving oysters, or selling something or other. A gentrification has swept away the heart of French Quarter, which is very much a problem of any place run down by over tourism.
A few minutes into the Bourbon street, I found New Orleans puts her trust of Voodoo Dolls.
There is a Voodoo museum as well.
Delving deep in the history of New Orleans, you will find traces of laborious human struggles. Enslaved West Africans claimed their freedom and started to live at the French Quarter as free men by the end of last century. Soon after, the people of Haiti joined them. Their religious practices involved a mix of spirit worship married to Catholic practices.
The Gris gris dolls, spiritual baths, Talismans are not just travel souvenirs but an essential part of NOLA lifestyle. You will find interesting tidbits about Voodoo practices which remains very much the faith of many locals of NOLA at the New Orleans Historic Voodoo museum. Contrary to what Hollywood tells you, it is not about casting spells or pinning dolls.
For the inquisitive ones, I encourage to take the night tour to cemetery. I have done this in Kolkata Park Street Cemetery. If nothing else, you will familiarize yourself with an uncanny silence at the heart of a busy bustling city.
Please note, it is easy to forget how much faith and cultural inclination is aligned with the Voudou practices by the creole culture. It is not just the dolls with menacing faces that they sell at the stores.
Bourbon street- the Famous NOLA Night Life
The grandiose of French Quarter ends at Bourbon Street where primal human instincts are at play. A lot like what we saw at the Walking streets of SOUTH East Asia or Bangla road at Phuket, the Bourbon Street stands out with deliciously good jazz music.
Staying true to the Old School style of French quarter, Hotel Monteleone has installed a massive Carousel Bar at its ground floor. I had heard about rotating bars and restaurants ever since I was in Delhi but have never been to one. I wanted to visit the Carousel bar in New Orleans at any cost.
Alas, we did not book it prior to the visit. The janitor kindly has let me take a peek inside and I will be completely honest with you, I was underwhelmed. The Bar does rotate but it takes like forever and you would not probably notice as someone sitting and sipping a Negroni.
You can still go and check it out for yourself. It is most fun in the evening when lights are dim and roads are busy!
Some of the Bars I loved along Bourbon Street (and I think you would too) are following:
- Fat Catz
- Piano Bar
- Gold Mine
Some bars with Live music You may also check out at French Man Street are as following:
- Cafe Negril
- The Maison
- The Spotted Cat
The Sazerac Bar
Housed at the Lobby of Grand Roosevelt hotel, this bar will transport you to another era!
Some other Bars of New orleans that dates a century and still claim limelight are Tipitina, the wine and cheese bar Bacchanal and Le Bon Temps Roule.
Mardi Gras- The Best of NOLA!
The built up before Mardi Gras and Rex Parade in New Orleans, and the actual carnival is a delightful wait. If you plan a trip to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, please know the city peaks in its tourism prospects.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a direct import from the French colonists. While the tradition goes back to more than 300 years, the first parade was organized in 1830s.
I first found out about Mardi Gras, and subsequent Rural celebrations (local and done in a much smaller scale but true to Louisiana) from an HBO series called Treme, which tells the stories of people rebuilding their lives after Hurricane Katrina of year 2005.
Today, New Orleans stages larger than life parades with costumes and masks painted pretty in purple, gold and green! The days before the Lent celebrates carnival celebration! I have seen a few posts on Instagram where women took part in the parade with even bare breasts, which intrigued me and I delved a bit deeper and found this tradition started by the end of 19th century!
One of the most intriguing part of the celebration is eating King Cake. A humble Coffee and cinnamon roll cake in oval shape that was gifted to Baby Jesus on the day of Epiphany which became a significant part of the Carnival. It is a unique thing to eat in NOLA.
I did not visit NOLA during Mardi Gras, yet I had some of the best time in NOLA.
Check out the new Orleans Calendar for upcoming festivals at French Street.
Even if you can not make it to NOLA before Lent, try to plan your visit during the Jazz Fest or the French Quarter Fest!
Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral
The French Quarter is bordered by the courtyard of the St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest in the country.
It is a National Historic Landmark, where the historic Louisiana Purchase ceremony signed the deal marking Louisiana to be a part of the 50 official States of the US.
The Jackson Square is perfectly manicured with a lawn and fountain. You can pack a picnic, sit here and people watch. A bunch of local artists sell their art in the area, as well as at some of the shops at the French market which is adjacent to Jackson Square.
Cafe Du Monde- The Unique Beignets of NOLA
Cafe Du Monde single handedly contributed to making NOLA synonymous with beignets! Beignets are French style square donuts with a thick loose coat of powdered sugar on top! It is believed that the Acadians of the Quebec region introduced Beignet in the region.
You shall get Beignets at many shops in NOLA, but none of them matches with the vibe and experience that Cafe Du Monde offers. Three pieces of warm crispy golden fried beignets, served with a hot cup of coffee or café au lait, by the river Mississippi where slow boats sail leisurely for the day, just like it did in the yesteryears, when the trade route between New World and European settlers had just commenced. On a typical touristy day, it is an extremely busy cafe, seated right next to Jackson Square which is even busier. Servers take their own sweet time to take order, and even a little more to deliver it to your table. That for me is New Orleans at its best!
The unique drink Cafe Du Monde Serves is a coffee roast mixed with Chicory (Endive root). More bitter than ground coffee, but less acidic, Chicory was introduced by the locals to substitute coffee grains from the days of civil war blockade.
Needless to say I love this cafe, just like the locals do! It operates 24 hours 7 days a week, with an day off on 25th of December.
The French Market of New Orleans
By the banks of the river, once spread a huge market by the Choctaw Indians, the original indigenous people of the land. Eventually trade routes opened, and they had engaged with the river traffic for a significant amount of time. By the early 18th century, the French took over the place and renamed it as French Quarter or Vieux Carre. Then came the Spaniards, the British and all of them left significant mark on architecture and trade style, much of it reflects in today’s French market area.
The French market is open from 10 am to 6 pm.
Gone are the days of glorious trading port. Today, it is an interesting tourist market to explore the local artists’ offerings and plenty of photo opp.
Walking the River promenade: Mississippi River
River Mississippi runs its due course in the continent of North America before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico and stages a grand show at the mouth in the state of Louisiana.
Once a stop of the European soldier garrisons and first Indian fur traders, the river has paved the famed Mississippi Flyway for the migratory birds as well. While walking down the river walk, you will find traces of intricate history and human migration of the region.
It is a 1.3 mile paved path by the waterway. Live Jazz music and food stalls often appear here in continuation to the French Quarter.
The riverwalk is an easy walk after a heavy meal. It gives you a stage to observe the city and make merry from a distance. At a distance stands tall the big names of the hotel industry. On the water, you find tourist steam boats, a few cruise ships and other vessels.
While it is open 24 hours, it may not be very safe to go at wee hours of the day. I found it to be a bit forlorn and eerie. However, sunrise by the river is a sight to behold!
“Sixty percent of all grain exported from the US is shipped on the Mississippi River through the Port of New Orleans and the Port of South Louisiana.”
The steamboats often make half day excursions to the plantations and swamp area. You can choose from either them or an airboat, which is more preferred in the summer months.
The Whitney Plantation
I will be honest with you. I have been long conflicted about whether I would like to visit a plantation. There is no denying to the fact that these fields were home to enslaved Africans who were brought to America through transatlantic slave trade. The sheer amount of racial discrimination and racial abuse that took place in these plantations, where they were made to work until they were no longer able to work for their masters, deeply pained me.
I come from a country where caste discrimination was rampant. With time, it faded a little but most of the hinterlands till today practice casteism. While these are not the same practices, the inherent idea that some humans are born superior than others will never sit right with me.
Having said that, I have grown up reading Uncle Tom’s Cabin. I wanted to witness a plantation just to see history come alive. A lot like the way I had yearned to see the Partition museum in Amritsar, that immortalizes struggles of 10 million people of the Subcontinent, my family being one of them. Or the Auschwitz concentration camp in Germany.
The Whitney Plantation Tour at New Orleans, although set up amidst a very touristy set up, serves the exact purpose. It is a
Visiting a plantation is about witnessing erstwhile labour camps that engaged underprivileged and displaced people to production in a very capitalist market. It fueled very wealthy landowners until recently. It is important to choose to visit a plantation that focuses to retell the story from a Black perspective, and educates visitors on the horrific living condition of real ancestors beyond the pretty backdrop of the mansion where owners had lived.
Whitney Plantation is one of the few plantation down south that honours the memory of the enslaved people from the past, reminds visitors of the sombre history of the place and educates people, not just provides a pretty backdrop for a plantation photoshoot.
Remember the film Django Unchained? Parts of it was filmed at Evergreen Plantation in Wallace, Louisiana, which is housed right next to the Whitney Plantation.
It takes about an hour to visit the Whitney Plantation from New Orleans French Quarter. If you are visiting NOLA for a shorter span, consider The Urban Enslavement Tour at Hermann-Grima House. It is a renovated house in the French quarter.
Taste Cajun Cuisine in New Orleans- What to Eat in NOLA
Crawfish, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Po Boys, King Cake- New Orleans is a delightful feast for the traveler who loves to eat his way in! I have only listed a few must try restaurants down below. There is a complete guide to New Orleans food in a separate blog post!
Willa Jeans
Camellia Grill
Atchafalaya
Commander Palace
Satsuma
Brunch delight at the Ruby Slipper Cafe
One of the wildly popular all day Brunch place in NOLA, the Ruby Slipper Cafe serves no frill American breakfast and tumbler filled with bright coloured cocktails with a New Orleans Twist! Inspired by the Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, the Ruby Slipper has a huge dining hall with wooden sitting arrangements.
Try to visit as early as possible or else be prepared to stand in the queue for admission. It is a chain restaurant with presence in French Quarter.
Must try from the brunch menu: Shrimp and grits, Bananas Foster French toast, and the Tri Fecta poached egg combo. The Egg Benedict brings back happy memories! Trust your server to give help you with the best of recommendations.
It has a certain diner vibe to it. Ruby Slipper opens at 7 and remains opens till 2 pm.
Good to remember that Ruby would only allow you to online book the place on the day of brunching itself Meaning no prior reservation possible. Weekends usually have a wait time of a couple of hours. Please book your seat first thing in the morning!
Dinner
Luke
Port of Call
G W Fins
Peche
Domenica
Shaya
Po Boys
Mahony’s
Domilises
Hansen
Dat Dog
The Swamp Tour
I had heard many critiques about the swamp tour. Unsure, we ventured for the great swath of land where the second longest river of the US is meeting with the Atlantic.
We drove to the start of the tour where boats were parked.
If you have been to a swamp tour in Florida Evergreens national Park, Bayou Swamp of New Orleans, Louisiana is not much different.
In November, the animals prepare to go hibernate for the coming winter months. Migratory birds leave long prepared nests and fly away to warmer shore.
Signs of Hurricane Katrina is still evident.
We sailed for a couple of hours and found a bunch of very sleepy alligators of various age groups. A duck with blood red eye came close to the boat with caution for a peck at a marsh mellow.
A few water snakes. And water that stretches to the horizon. I am a girl of a delta region. Land by water feeds my soul.
It was a cloudy day in November. The wind made it feel colder than it actually was!
Eating alligator is one thing, however what blew my mind was seeing alligator skulls being sold as souvenirs! In Louisiana (and few more southern states), alligators are farmed, sold as food and further the skull is laminated and sold. They come in various sizes. I was told, this is a sustainable practice and funds proceed to contribute swamp conservation. I have my doubts though!
Eating an Alligator
Never in my life have I thought I would eat an alligator!
To be truthful, I did try alligator meat in Zambia, near the Livingstone. It tasted a lot like Fishy chicken. If you know what I mean.
At Nola, while trying Gator meat (balls), I found it tasted closer to chicken bites.
Gator meat is an essential part of Cajun cuisine. If you are trying Gumbo in Louisiana, chances are your plate has a few bits and pieces of gator in it. During the 19th century, people started to hunt gators for commercial use of its leather.
It only made sense to make use of the meat, which is regarded as a healthy source of protein, especially back in the day, in the wilderness of North American Southeast swamps!
I wondered if eating gator meat is a tourist kick but nope, there is a reason why New Orleans commands fame when it comes to Creole cuisine! Historical evidence shows that the native Indians of the region had often used gator meat in cuisine. Creole cuisine took over their land, and culinary practice with time.
I liked eating gator meat balls but what I truly loved in New Orleans was eating Craw fish! I could not have enough of that dish, and the oysters!
The World War 2 Museum
The unique geography of the Louisiana coastal area made it a chosen point to experiment and ready the amphibian boats, named Higgins Boats, that helped with the American invasion of D Day at Normandy, France. Remember the movie Dunkirk?
The World War 2 Museum is a sombre memory of the warfare that changed the geopolitics of the Western world forever!
If you think only the corners of Europe serves a World War Kameraden with war history, you need to visit the WW2 museum, formerly D Day museum in NOLA. It is an extension of the Smithsonian project in the US. Ticket cost for general admission is USD 30. The immersive train car remains my favourite experience, so are the aircraft display, some of which I had seen at the Intrepid museum.
How to spend three days at NOLA- 3 days itinerary at a glance
Day one at New Orleans- Suggested 3 days itinerary
Explore the first day at NOLA by walking the French Quarter. There are beautiful boutiques to explore, many cafes to eat from, plenty of artists offering their artwork and stunning ornate buildings.
Take the Streetcar from FQ to the Garden District and explore the beautiful mansions from yesteryears.
End the day at Bourbon Street. With classic jazz music and walking the streets with a never ending daiquiri in hand!
Day two at New Orleans- Suggested 3 days itinerary
Spend the morning at Whitney Plantation. It is one of the most somber historic places in the whole world. For dinner, you can opt to go to Brennan’s/ Royal house Oyster Bar/ Napoleon House. You should reserve a spot from beforehand. At night, you may sign up for a cemetery tour of the Hanuted cemeteries of NOLA.
Day Three at New Orleans- Suggested 3 days itinerary
One of the best ways to end the day at NOLA is by going for a Bayou Swamp tour to watch the gators and spot migratory birds! If you want to learn about the history of WW2 war, check out the war museum instead. End the day while gorging on the gorgeous beignets at Cafe Du Monde and appreciating the beauty of NOLA from river walk! If you feel like it, you can hop on to one of those river boat jazz cruises for the night as well!
Essential travel tips for New Orleans for a first time visitor
Renting a car in New Orleans
Since we were road tripping the South, we had brought in our car from Atlanta. Driving the streets of NOLA, at the wee hours of the night is a delight. Rest of the time, not so much. Traffic is crazy busy as the day unfolds.
The heart of the city, including French quarter and the Canal street where most of the free New Orleans travel attractions are, is easily walkable.
For everywhere else, you have the pretty painted old Streetcar (RTA).
Day Pass with NOLA Streetcar
Make the best of what New Orleans offer with its affordable public transport. Download NORTA app and get yourself a 1 days jazzy pass only for USD 3.
3 day passes are available for USD 8. RTA pass includes access to streetcars and Ferry. It is active from the moment you start to use it with the fare machine.
In and around the French quarter area, you shall use the Streetcar most of the time which also doubles as a fun local experience.
Best time to visit New Orleans
Best time to visit Nola would be the colder months between September to March. If you plan a visit around the Mardi gras carnival, which usually precedes the fasting days of Lent, please book beforehand. The summer months are humid, much like Kolkata.
Please avoid the Hurricane season at all cost. Most of the shops at NOLA would be closed, including Cafe Du Monde which works 24 hours/7 days otherwise! Erratic nature only adds more to travel anxiety.
The cost to travel from airport to the City center (the French quarter) is pre fixed. It was USD 35 when I last visited. You can easily book a taxi parked at the airport and reach city center any given time of the day or download Le pass for ease of access.
NOLA is one of the few US cities which has the best of live jazz, ornate architecture, Cajun food and drink with plenty of historic places to explore. I have heard a local call, “NOLA is like LA with a soul!”
The French quarter area had heavy police presence. I never felt unsafe although there was a gun violence (which took a life) right in front of our hotel at the Canal Street. I have heard Mardi Gras is when you see more violence on the streets. Apart from one incident of gun shot, we had felt mostly safe at NOLA.
While there are live Jazz music played out at the Bourbon street, locals recommend a walk down the French man street for the real deal.
To explore historic corners of New Orleans, you need to walk miles everyday!
Once you leave Downtown NOLA, and head towards the swamp tour, you can see the rest of the city which is far from being cute, demure, touristy!
However, the Po Boys and Gumbo remain true to their authentic self to NOLA beyond the tourist town.
We were visiting during Thanksgiving holidays. That weekend, I learnt, NOLA is less busy during Thanksgiving compared to other long weekends, despite a huge tourist footfall. On the day of Thanksgiving, French Quarter was empty with most of the stores shutting down in the morning. That is when we headed out for the Swamp tour.
To listen to Jazz music, you can either visit the French quarter, and some of the iconic pubs of the city. You can leave the city behind and romance with Mississippi by booking a riverboat jazz tour as well.
Staying Safe in NOLA
NOLA being a tourist town is safe for the larger parts (or so I would like to believe) until one day someone decides to pull the trigger!!!
I am not kidding. This happened. We were staying at an apartment suite at Canal street which is just a few minutes walk across the French Quarter. We walked past this one massage parlor thinking we will come back at night and avail their service.
We explore French quarter one evening, get ourselves some dinner and head back to the apartment in couple of hours. Right next to the apartment, where the massage parlor was, we spot a police van and the street wrapped with yellow ribbon. “A Murder site!” We were stunned! We walked past this road discussing a potential visit.. what might have happened in an hour? And we live in the building right next to it! This shooting made an news appearance soon after, which is when we looked up Louisiana crime index which was not impressive.
I absolutely loved New Orleans. This southern city is a unique world compared to the big cities like new York, San Francisco or Chicago. Cajun food, bottomless daiquiri, remnants of Mardi Gras carnival and a French world which is vastly different from France but not quite American, New Orleans is truly one of the best places to visit in the USA! If you can explore the heart of the city with easy walk and rest at a city park close by, consider the city a pretty one! That there is New Orleans for you!
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