NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
New Orleans is the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana, and it is the 46th largest in the United States. The city is named after the Duke of Orleans, and it is well known for its French and Spanish architecture, as well as its mixed-culture and multilingual heritage. New Orleans is famous for its music (the birthplace of jazz) and its festivals (Mardi Gras). The city is often known as "most unique" in the United States.
New Orleans has many major attractions. According to current travel guides, New Orleans is one of the top ten most visited cities in the United States. Take a walk through history and visit the museums and homes that present New Orleans' past. With over 45 museums throughout the city, it's easy to immerse yourself in the city's history, culture and arts.
Plantations were once the backbones of New Orleans' economy, as well as the sources of a culture. Now they are major tourist attractions, and in southern Louisiana, there are a good number of them within easy driving distance of New Orleans.
Grand parks, some of the biggest in the country, make for perfect afternoon outdoor. And top it all off with monumental sculptures of art, classic and contemporary, all over town for public viewing.
Inside the streets of New Orleans, there are many architectural styles from different time periods and cultures, many hold secrets of time and people long gone, but never forget.
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