Best of New Orleans Attractions and Landmarks
From Sharon Keating, former About.com Guide
Best Restaurants
New Orleans is famous for it's cuisine, and with good reason. Everywhere else people eat to live, in New Orleans we live to eat!
Best Activities for Kids
A list of the best things to do with kids in New Orleans.
- Mardi Gras
- The Bestoff Sculpture Garden
- River Boat Rides
- Rent a Streetcar for a Party
- National World War II Museum
Best Bars
New Orleans loves to party! There are some great bars in New Orleans.
Best Festivals
New Orleans has a festival to celebrate everything from Tennessee Williams to the Po-Boy. Find out which festivals are not to be missed.
Best Hotels
There are hotels for every budget and taste in New Orleans. In New Orleans there are all major chains, several boutique hotels and some great B&Bs.
Best Music Venues
New Orleans music is in the air at all times. It's on the wind and in the trees. New Orleans music is appreciated around the world. On your visit, be sure to hear Jazz, Funk, Soul, Cajun, Zydeco and Street Bands.
Best of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, the world's biggest free party, is something to see at least once in your life.
Best Holiday Events
Whether it's Christmas or the Fourth of July, there are great events for holiday seasons.
- Best Events at Christmastime
- Best Events for New Year's Eve
- Best Events for Labor Day
- Best Events for the Fourth Of July
- Best Events for Memorial Day
Best Museums
New Orleans has a museum for everything from art to Voodoo and food and cocktails. Here are the best.