New Orleans takes you back in time with its rich history. This popular, and resilient, Southern spot is focused around celebration and culture. The Big Easy offers visitors a unique culture, a warm welcome and the perfect opportunity to Go. Get. Rewarded. while in Louisiana.
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Every step you take along New Orleans’ streets has a story to tell, as the city is the 16th-oldest in the United States. See what Louisiana’s largest city has to offer when you GO visit these historical spots:
- Take a stroll down Bourbon Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter. This street takes up 13 city blocks and dates back to 1798. You won’t want to miss New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum or James Beard award-winning restaurant Galatoire’s, which opened in 1905.
- Visit the city’s Garden District to view elaborate 19th-century mansions, ornate tombstones in the Lafayette Cemetery and extensive, lush gardens that surround many of the homes. It’s no wonder why this neighborhood hosts a portion of the famous Mardi Gras parade.
- See the Mississippi River on a steamboat tour. What could be a better way to experience New Orleans’ vast riverfront than on a classic steamboat cruise complete with a live jazz band and a delicious Louisiana dinner?
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You won’t want to leave this city empty-handed. While you’re in New Orleans, be sure to GET pictures of all these great experiences to remember your stay.
- Enjoy delicious beignets and quintessential, chicory coffee at Café du Monde. This cash-only coffee stand is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, open seats around lunchtime and in the morning may be hard to come by. Try visiting in off-peak hours like the locals do.
- Take a kayak tour of the New Orleans’ swamps, bogs and wetlands to see Louisiana wildlife. Although alligators get the most press for living in the bayous, other water-loving creatures like otters, snapping turtles and wild pigs also call the swamps home.
- Learn about the cultures that continue to be a huge part of the city’s identity at the many museums dotted across New Orleans. Dine at restaurants like Herbsaint and Commander’s Palace to discover how Cajun and Creole food gastronomically shaped the city.
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