‘Unique’ is a word that cannot be qualified. It does not mean rare or uncommon; it means alone in the universe. By the standards of grammar and by the grace of God, New Orleans is the unique American place.”
Charles Kuralt from Charles Kuralt’s America
What to do in New Orleans? The answer is simple yet resounding. Do as the New Orleanians do: indulge, savor and celebrate.
Indulge your senses, savor New Orleans’ rich cultural experience and celebrate everything that – even after 203 years of the greatest achievements and the steepest challenges – still makes New Orleans America’s most unique, authentic and enthralling destination.
Your exploration of the many sensory extravagances that endure in the unique city of New Orleans begins here – enjoy the journey!
Top 10 Things you MUST do in New Orleans Got an extra hour? Don't miss this list of the ten things you MUST experience while in New Orleans. more...
Restaurants Relish the rich flavors of an unforgettable meal in one of New Orleans’ world-famous restaurants. Our celebrity chefs are back in their home kitchens continuing the culinary legacy for which New Orleans was honored at the 2006 James Beard Foundation Awards. more...
Culture & Art Explore artistic and cultural masterpieces at the city’s world-class museums and galleries. Take a walk through living history in the vibrant core of the city: the French Quarter/Marigny, the Warehouse/Arts District and the Garden District. Or, take a ride in living history - a streetcar - down Canal Street or along the river. more...
Golf, Sports & the Outdoors Stroll beneath the moss-draped oaks in New Orleans’ acres of parks or tee up at an area golf course. Glide past alligators on an airboat in the heart of the swampland. Or take in the wildlife a different way: at the renowned Audubon Zoo and Aquarium of the Americas. more...
Shopping Discover treasures tucked inside hundreds of shops and boutiques along Magazine Street. Shop ‘til you drop, then feel your muscles and your mind relax as you are pampered to bliss in a spa. more...
Nightlife Join New Orleans’ famed nightlife -- from piano bars to theater stars, pubs to music clubs -- as it rolls into the wee morning hours. more...
Music & All That Jazz Make it an evening for the theater, or catch some cool live music at one of the many hot clubs hopping in the historic Arts District, French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny or Bywater. more...
Gaming Thrill to the best in gaming at any of the area's three open casinos: the roll of the dice, the luck of the cards, that once-in-a-lifetime pull of a slot machine, plus world-class dining and live entertainment. more...
400 N. Peters Street
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Next to Convention Center
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New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau offers convention services and information for visitors to New Orleans. Whether you are planning a New Orleans vacation, a business trip, or traveling with friends to one of the many New Orleans events, like Mardi Gras, including Bourbon Street and French Quarter festivities, you can find what you need here. Along with coupons for various stores and events, and information on where to do the best New Orleans shopping, you'll also get information on New Orleans hotel availability, culture and background, New Orleans restaurants, and the best in New Orleans music and entertainment.
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