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