2018 marks New Orleans' 300th birthday and festivities are bigger and better than ever! There are endless reasons to book an affordable, unforgettable trip.
By Thu Than, Travel Pulse
There’s no better time to experience The Big Easy’s legendary cuisine and festivals. In June, attend Oyster Fest, French Market Creole Tomato Fest & Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Fest, where you’ll dive right into staples of NOLA’s food and music.
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Fourth of July weekend brings ESSENCE Fest, the country’s largest celebration of African-American music and culture. July also includes Running of the Bulls (NOLA style, featuring Roller Derby Girls), Tales of the Cocktail, and Bastille Day. In August, enjoy Whitney White Linen Night, an evening of Arts District exploring. Pack your red dress and sneakers for Red Dress Run, a downtown fundraiser.
[post_ads]Attend Dirty Linen Night or Downtown Music and Arts Fest. Southern Decadence, one of the most celebratory LGBTQ+ events in the world, is held every Labor Day Weekend. August also marks COOLinary Month, when 100+ participating restaurants create custom, prix-fixe menus. Eat at a historic French Quarter restaurant or Garden District landmark and enjoy fancy food without fancy prices.
Beat the heat in some of the city’s most wonderful indoor institutions. We’re home to the No. 2 Museum in the World, the National WWII Museum. Art lovers can tour the New Orleans Museum of Art, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art and countless galleries along Julia Street.
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Bringing the family? A NOLA vacation is fun for grown-ups and kids. Spend a day at Audubon Zoo, the Audubon Aquarium & Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, or the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Explore City Park, home to Storyland, gondola rides, and mini golf. Be sure to treat the family to sno-balls and beignets.
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There’s no better time to experience The Big Easy’s legendary cuisine and festivals. In June, attend Oyster Fest, French Market Creole Tomato Fest & Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Fest, where you’ll dive right into staples of NOLA’s food and music.
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[post_ads]Attend Dirty Linen Night or Downtown Music and Arts Fest. Southern Decadence, one of the most celebratory LGBTQ+ events in the world, is held every Labor Day Weekend. August also marks COOLinary Month, when 100+ participating restaurants create custom, prix-fixe menus. Eat at a historic French Quarter restaurant or Garden District landmark and enjoy fancy food without fancy prices.
Beat the heat in some of the city’s most wonderful indoor institutions. We’re home to the No. 2 Museum in the World, the National WWII Museum. Art lovers can tour the New Orleans Museum of Art, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art and countless galleries along Julia Street.
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Bringing the family? A NOLA vacation is fun for grown-ups and kids. Spend a day at Audubon Zoo, the Audubon Aquarium & Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, or the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Explore City Park, home to Storyland, gondola rides, and mini golf. Be sure to treat the family to sno-balls and beignets.
See more at: Travel Pulse
