If you’re a fan of jazz, seafood, and stunning architecture, New Orleans, Louisiana, lovingly known as The Big Easy, is the place for you. It’s a city like no other in the USA, with a laid back ethos, a blazing hot tropical sun, and a friendly greeting of “how y’all doin’?” If you’re looking for a city break with a difference and New Orleans floats your boat, here are five things you’ve got to check out while you’re there. Take a Tour of the Garden District Even if you’re not a “building person”, the Garden District of New Orleans is something else. With beautiful, grand, and even colorful houses dating back to the early 1800s, it’s a history lover’s dream. Originally named because there were so few houses per block, and such huge gardens, it’s now a popular historical destination, with some of the best mansions of the Southern USA. A walking tour of the area demonstrates the town’s history of plantations and French influence, and is a must see for anyone visiting the city. Visit the ‘Gators New Orleans is built on a vast plain at sea level, so much of the surrounding area is swampland. These swamps are […]
The post Explore The Big Easy: Six Amazing Things To Do In New Orleans appeared first on For the Love of Wanderlust.
