New Orleans

About

New Orleans, a city where the Mississippi River dances with the Gulf of Mexico, pulsates with an energy all its own. Known affectionately as "The Big Easy," this Louisiana gem lures visitors with its intoxicating blend of 24/7 revelry, a live music scene that spills out onto every corner, and a cuisine so uniquely spicy and soulful it sings tales of French, African, and American influences. New Orleans is a city that wears its heart on its sleeve, its festive spirit most vividly embodied in Mardi Gras, the legendary late-winter carnival where raucous costumed parades and street parties paint the city in a kaleidoscope of color and joy.