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 New Orleans is a wonderland of culture, music, museums, history, and cuisine. Anyone who has ever visited New Orleans will attest that it is a city worth a visit. If you are about to embark on your first trip to New Orleans, you are in for a treat.If you are flying to New Orleans, you will most likely land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, and you will be delighted with the assortment of accommodations options, from lavish hotels to quaint bed and breakfasts. New Orleans is deeply embedded in history. Simply take a stroll through the Garden District, all of which is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the architecture and style of the mansions will simply astound you. Visit the New Orleans D-day Museum, the Confederate Memorial Hall, Lafayette Cemetery, and the Cabildo.  If you are like art then you will love the Arts District where you will find small galleries such as the Arthur Roger and Galerie Simon Stern. You will also want to visit the Contemporary Arts Center, which features visual arts, musical, dance and theater performances. For an intimate look at Southern artists' and their work, visit The Ogden Museum of Southern Art in the Arts District. If you really love art, then you might want to schedule your visit in mid-June when the International Arts Festival descends on New Orleans. Entertainment is another big part of the New Orleans experience. If you have an adventurous spirit, try Bourbon Street where you will find everything from top-notch hotels to karaoke bars to strip joints. Harrah's Casino is another favorite tourist spot.Any sports fan is going to love New Orleans. If you are in town during football season, you might have the chance to snag a seat for the Saints' game at the Superdome while baseball fans can spend an evening at the ballpark for a AAA Zephyrs' game. Golfers will find golf courses galore, and they will especially love the courses at City Park. There are also plenty of tours to introduce you to New Orleans. You can get up and close with swamp life on one of the many swamp tours offered by various companies, or you can test your nerves on a haunted tour. Anne Rice fans will know New Orleans as the backdrop for many of the author's novels including "Interview with a Vampire." You can also tour the St. Elizabeth's Orphanage Museum where you will see Anne Rice's doll collection. There is so much to see, do, and eat in New Orleans that if this is your first visit, you will be amazed by this cultural wonderland. | ||||