| New Orleans, the largest city of Louisiana, | | | | Founded in 1963, the Musée Conti |
| located on a Mississippi River bend near the | | | | Historical Wax Museum is another highlight in |
| Gulf, the so-named Crescent City offers a | | | | New Orleans. It contains wonderfully |
| mixture of American, African, Caribbean and | | | | realistic wax sculptures that chronicle the |
| European architecture, culture and cuisine. | | | | history of New Orleans. There are also other |
| | | | famous figures: musicians, film stars. |
| The heart and soul of the city is the French | | | | Visitors can experience the Haunted Dungeon, |
| Quarter that has many shops, elegant art | | | | occupied by 'Masters of the Macabre,' such as |
| galleries, restaurants, bars, jazz club, so a | | | | Edgar Allen Poe and Victor Hugo. You can also |
| terribly good nightlife. If you walk through | | | | host parties and receptions here. |
| Bourbon Street, the French Quarter's | | | | |
| liveliest and wildest thoroughfare, you'll | | | | New Orleans is famous for its festivals, all |
| hear the rhythmic sounds of jazz, country | | | | year round. There are more than 400 festivals |
| western, Dixieland and sultry blues permeate | | | | each year, including Mardi Gras, Woodoo Fest, |
| the air. | | | | and Jazz Fest. Mardi Gras is the day before |
| | | | Ash Wednesday, a carnival with thousands of |
| On the corner of Rue Bourbon and Rue | | | | sensational sculptured props, and super giant |
| Bienville, you'll find the Old Absinthe House | | | | figures. On Mardi Gras Day the city is shut |
| bar. The cooper-topped wooden bar captivates | | | | down, people go to the street and have party. |
| patrons as they sip their favorite beverages | | | | |
| and the sights and sounds of the French | | | | The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival |
| Quarter trickle into this comfy bar. | | | | is a 10 day cultural and music festival |
| | | | consisting of two main components: the |
| Jackson Square, located on the Mississippi | | | | Louisiana Heritage Fair and the Evening |
| River, on Decatur Street, is a must-see | | | | Concerts. The Louisiana Heritage Fair |
| place. It is full of street painters, | | | | showcases over 600 musicians on 12 stages, an |
| musicians, jugglers, historical buildings and | | | | amazing array of authentic Louisiana cuisine, |
| the Moon Walk, providing a breath-taking view | | | | crafts and art displaying the talents of |
| of the Mississippi River. | | | | artisans from around the state and world. The |
| | | | Evening Concerts take place at different |
| The French Quarter is a National Historic | | | | venues around New Orleans. |
| District. Most of the city's museums and | | | | |
| historic homes are found here. The New | | | | Almost 2 years after Katrina, New Orleans is |
| Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), has just opened | | | | alive again and worth a visit. February |
| an exciting exhibition -Femme, femme, femme: | | | | through April is the best time to visit, when |
| Paintings of Women in French Society by such | | | | the weather is good and when you can enjoy |
| artists as Renoir, Degas, Manet, | | | | the city's two most spectacular events, Mardi |
| Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso. | | | | Gras and Jazz Fest. |
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