New Orleans
Jazz balconies, wrought-iron galleries and Cajun-spiced evenings.
Overview
New Orleans pulses with live jazz on Frenchmen Street, wrought-iron galleries along the Garden District and Cajun and Creole kitchens. Bourbon Street's energy, Jackson Square's musicians and the above-ground cemeteries create a city unlike anywhere else.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit
February to May for Mardi Gras; October to November for jazz festivals.
How to get there
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 20 km west with domestic connections.
Getting around
The French Quarter is walkable; the streetcar is iconic along St Charles Avenue; buses and taxis supplement.
Travel budget
Three-star hotels USD 100-220/night; a po'boy sandwich USD 10-15; a Creole dinner USD 25-45.
Safety
Take care in certain French Quarter areas at night.
Visa information
ESTA waiver for Visa Waiver Program countries.
Internet & eSIM
Excellent 4G/5G; US eSIMs widely supported.
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