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Last Updated on September 11, 2008

Area Attractions

New Orleans looks like no other place in the United States, first-time visitors are often struck by the European flavor of New Orleans. Louisiana was claimed for the French king Louis XIV in 1699, La Nouvelle Orleans was founded in 1718 and ruled by France and then Spain for nearly 100 years. It is the only U.S. city where French was the predominant language for over a century. The city has more than 35,000 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places; many are located in the 10-square-block area known as the French Quarter. St. Louis Cathedral the oldest active cathedral in the United States was originally built in 1724 overlooks Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter. The oldest continuously operating rail system in the world, the streetcar line can take you to the beautiful antebellum mansions built in the Garden District. New Orleans is also known as the birthplace of jazz. Many jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, and King Oliver got their start in the nightclubs of the red-light district and the tradition remains strong with New Orleanians like Harry Connick, Jr., the Neville Brothers, and Wynton and Branford Marsalis. In addition the city has well-deserved reputation for food. Chef's at the city's more than 3,000 restaurants combine abundant natural resources such as seafood with Creole, Cajun and other cooking styles. A cultural gumbo, New Orleanians celebrate their differences, in fact, they celebrate almost anything in the Big Easy. Laissez les bons temps rouler- let the good times roll- is more than a reminder of the French heritage; it's a way of life that began three centuries ago. Use the links below to discover more information about New Orleans.

French Quarter

New Orleans French Quarter, also know as Vieux Carré or the "Quarter" to locals and sits on a crescent in the Mississippi River on some of the highest ground in New Orleans. Not only is this the city's cultural hub, but is a community where residents take time to reminisce with neighbors about times gone by and to welcome visitors in the streets. French Quarter architecture is a mix of Spanish, French, Creole, and American styles. Besides its obvious architectural distinction the French Quarter offers visitors a plethora of different experiences. Around the bend of every corner you may find an eclectic shopping destination, delicious restaurant, or history museum.

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What to do in New Orleans? The answer is simple yet resounding. Do as the New Orleanians do: indulge, savor and celebrate. Indulge your senses, savor New Orleans' rich cultural experience and celebrate everything that - even after 203 years of the greatest achievements and the steepest challenges - still makes New Orleans America's most unique, authentic and enthralling destination.

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