Thursday, December 27, 2012

Fun and Interesting Attractions in New Orleans

By Jamis Harrah


New Orleans is a favored vacation destination, especially for visitors looking to experience Mardi Gras. But when Mardi Gras isn't going on, there are still plenty of fun things worth doing in New Orleans. Highlights of the attractions in New Orleans are Audubon Zoo, Jackson Square, Frenchman Street and the French Quarter.

Frenchmen Street

Frenchmen Street is New Orleans's entertainment district, where many of the people that live in the city spend weekends and evenings. It is two blocks of street performances, music, trattorias, discos and watering holes. Frenchmen Street is home to 12 music bars, most of which are free to get into. The drinks at the bars are cheap but the bands like (and often require) to be tipped well. Most cafes are open for lunch, dinner and late night dining.

Audubon Zoo

The Audubon Zoo is home to whopping cranes, which are a species in danger, as well as sea lions, orangutans, leopards, white tigers and white alligators. One popular attraction at the zoo is the Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle, which serves to educate visitors on the relationship humans have with nature. The Audubon Zoo has been labeled one of the finest zoos in the U.S. When it comes the entertainment value.

Jackson Square

Located within the French Quarter of New Orleans, Jackson Square is an unprecedented attraction named after Andrew Jackson, who was a hero in the Battle of New Orleans. Jackson Square houses one or two famous buildings, including a couple of the United State's oldest apartment buildings, Lower and Upper Pontalba Apartments. Jackson Square looks out over the Mississippi River and features diners, museums, retail shops and art galleries. Jackson Square is also the base for the famous St. Louis Cathedral. Many local merchants display and sell their designs at Jackson Square.

French Quarter

Found roughly one mile from the middle of the city, the French Quarter features hotels, bistros and shops, among other attractions. The French Quarter offers visitors guided tours where travelers can learn about the area's history. Street performers such as magicians, mimes, musicians, and jugglers can be found entertaining neighbors and tourists.




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