Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around New Orleans
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of New Orleans with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of New Orleans area
This New Orleans map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in New Orleans and surroundings
Photogallery of New Orleans sights
Our guide to New Orleans
Active recreation
In the homeland of jazz, there is an incredible number of jazz & blues clubs and bars where live music sounds, adding some color and charm. It is worth mentioning a few clubs, but you can stumble upon them at almost every step (especially in the French Quarter): Fritzel's European Jazz Bar, The Jazz Playhouse, and The Funky Pirate Bar. Carousel lounge bar decorated in the style of a colorful fair is very … Open
Weekend in New Orleans in original style
Few travelers are aware of another interesting feature of New Orleans - the Second Line Street Festivals taking place in the city every two weeks. If you find out when the next festival kicks off, you can turn your vacation into an unforgettable event. The festivals are incredibly colorful, noisy, and covering the entire city. They are always attended by street food vendors, musicians, street performers, and … Open
Festivals and events in New Orleans
Another festival is held just after Louis Armstrong's birthday - the Whitney White Linen Night, often referred to as the Julia Street Block Party (because it takes place on Julia Street). The event is dedicated to art in all its manifestations. Magnificent art exhibitions open in the festival area. There is one condition to participate in the festival: one needs to be dressed in white linen clothes. Be sure to take … Open
Advices for travellers
8. The most profitable way to pay for purchases and services is national currency. The currency can be exchanged in any bank or private exchange office. One should specify not only the exchange rate but a transaction fee in advance as different banks charge different fees. 7. Drivers should take into account that during daytime the central road traffic is rather jammed and challenging in the city. … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
The highest concentration of tourist-oriented stores can be found on Royal Street where you can find the most popular souvenirs and regional delicacies. Here they sell souvenirs and jewelry with traditional symbols of the city, as well as bright carnival masks and voodoo souvenirs. All ladies are welcome to numerous shops selling culinary books and kitchen utensils. Gourmets give preference to grocery stores where … Open
New Orleans for children - what to visit
Another beautiful amusement park - Carousel Gardens - is also suitable for families with children of any age. In this park, kids can ride on a train, there are many colorful carousels and attractions equipped especially for them. The entertainment facility can be found in a large picturesque park where it is always nice to walk and enjoy outdoor recreation. Audubon Zoo should is a good place to include in any … Open