Trip Tips and What To Pack for Your
New Orleans Vacation
New Orleans Information
New Orleans, also known as the Big Easy is famous for it’s culture, jazz music, cuisine, and just having a good time. Explore 18th & 19th century architecture, antiques, streetcars, and museums. A short drive away are swamps and plantations,
Almost any occasion is an excuse for a parade, a party and live music and in New Orleans they all have that touch of Mardi Gras.
The French Quarter is the oldest, most famous part of the city. Bourbon Street is open twenty four hours a day and there are people partying up and down the street at all times. The liquor laws in New Orleans are very liberal and there is something called a "go cup." A "go cup" is what to ask for when it is time to "go" to another destination, drink in hand.
local Time
New Orleans is on Central Standard time - 1 hour behind EST / 2 hours ahead of PST
Weather
New Orleans has a subtropical climate, mostly hot and muggy, with milder weather in the Spring and Fall. Winter can bring cool temperatures and in the summer, the temperature reaches into the 90s
Late summer and early fall are the height of the hurricane season, which begins in June and lasts until November
What to Pack for Your Vacation
New Orleans is a very casual destination. It can be warm in the daylight hours, but very cool at night when the breezes blow off the water so bring a warm jacket for the evenings. Pack comfortable clothes & walking shoes as we’ll be doing a lot of walking.
Feel free to look like a tourist during the day and on Bourbon Street, but dress for dinner if you have reservations Those people checking luggage keep in mind to check with your airlines regarding luggage fees. Remember to pack all your liquids in your suitcase or you must follow the TSA rules for carry-ons -3-1-1 = 3.4 ounce (100ml) bottle or less ; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger.
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Phone
Area Code for New Orleans (504)
Shopping on Your New Orleans Vacation
From arts and antiques to spices, food items and souvenirs, New Orleans is a shopping heaven. Travelers can find great bargains in shopping malls and at small stores throughout the city. Magazine Street is the area for arts and antiques, while the French Market, one of the oldest markets in the country is the place to shop for New Orlean’s souvenirs including food items, Mardi Gras masks, voodoo dolls, art and decorative fleur-de-lis objects. From designer shopping to medicine shops and tacky boutiques New Orleans has it all.
Local Foods
Great, one-of-a-kind Creole and Cajun cuisine – There's no place like New Orleans when it comes to delicious food -from the tasty desserts to fine dining! Eating in New Orleans is truly an experience in itself, and it is worth a visit just to enjoy the taste of New Orleans.
* Po-Boys - Overstuffed sandwiches served on French bread – a New Orleans tradition and a must-have for any traveler.
* Gumbo - Seafood, chicken, sausage, or okra – no matter what goes into your gumbo, you can’t go wrong.
* Jambalaya - Ingredients may vary from chicken, sausage, seafood but the bold flavor and perfect spice is always present and you won’t be able to get enough of this tasty New Orleans staple.
* Red Beans and Rice - still appears on most menus and in many homes every Monday and is usually accompanied by sausage or pork chops on the side.
* Muffulettas - Take a bite into this delicious traditional massive Italian cold-cut sandwich
* Beignets - fried dough covered with mounds of powdered sugar. When served hot, they are absolute perfection, especially when accompanied with café au lait or chocolate milk. The most famous place to get a plate of beignets is the iconic Café Du Monde, located on Jackson Square.
* Bananas Foster - Top off your favorite gourmet meal with a Creole delicacy, created right here in New Orleans.
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