Engaging and Charming Attractions in New Orleans

By Jamis Harrah


New Orleans is a popular vacation destination, particularly for visitors looking to attend Mardi Gras. But when Mardi Gras isn't going on, there are still plenty of fun things happening in New Orleans. Highlights of the attractions in New Orleans are Audubon Zoo, Jackson Square, Frenchman Street and the French Quarter.

Frenchmen Street

Frenchmen Street is New Orleans's entertainment district, where many locals spend weekends and evenings. It is 2 blocks of street performances, music, restaurants, discos and watering holes. Frenchmen Street is home to 12 music bars, most of which are free to get into. The drinks at the bars are cheap but the bands like (and sometimes need) to be tipped well. Most eateries are open for lunch, dinner and late night dining.

Audubon Zoo

The Audubon Zoo is home to whopping cranes, which are a species in danger, as well as white tigers, sea lions, orangutans, leopards and white alligators. One favored attraction at the zoo is the Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle, which serves to educate visitors on the relationships folks have with nature. The Audubon Zoo has been labeled one of the very finest zoos in the U.S. When it comes the entertainment worth.

Jackson Square

Located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Jackson Square is a historic attraction named after Andrew Jackson, who was a hero in the Battle of New Orleans. Jackson Square houses 1 or 2 famous buildings, including a couple of the United State's oldest apartment buildings, Lower and Upper Pontalba Apartments. Jackson Square looks out over the Mississippi River and features bistros, museums, retail shops and galleries. Jackson Square is also the base for the famous St. Louis Cathedral. Many local merchants display and sell their designs at Jackson Square.

French Quarter

Located roughly one mile from the center of the city, the French Quarter features hotels, bistros and shops, among other attractions. The French Quarter offers visitors guided tours where vacationers can find out about the area's history. Street performers like musicians, magicians, mimes, and jugglers can be discovered entertaining neighbors and tourists.




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