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New Orleans
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An exotic jewel squeezed between the lazy Mississippi River and Lakes Pontchartrain and Borgne, the “Big Easy” casts a spell. In 1718, French Creoles settled the area now known as the Vieux Carré, or the French Quarter, with narrow streets and iron balconies. This historic heart of the city is now a lively 70 blocks filled with street musicians and artists. It is best seen on foot.
When to Go
February through May is the best time to visit New Orleans, when the moderate climate coincides with the city’s two major festivals, Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest. Summers are extremely hot and humid. Temperatures cool in the early fall which is also a nice time to visit.
Statistics
- Area: 180.6 square miles [290.6 square kilometers]
- Population: 465,538
- Time Zone: Central Standard Time, six hours behind Greenwich Mean Time
- State: Louisiana
Getting There
By Plane
- New Orleans International (MSY) 10 miles [16 kilometers] northwest of city
- Official Airline Guide: New Orleans Information
By Bus
- New Orleans Terminal
1001 Loyola Avenue
+1 504 524 7571
By Train
- New Orleans Amtrak Station
1001 Loyola Avenue Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70113
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Amtrak Information
Local Links
New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau
1520 Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: +1 504 566-5003 / 800 672 6124
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