Cheap Flights to New Orleans (MSY)

A major US port and the largest city in the state of Louisiana, New Orleans is located in the southeastern part of the state, straddling the Mississippi River. It is one of America's most unique cities with an atmosphere one can't find anywhere else. The city is known all around the world for jazz music, Mardi gras celebrations, and Cajun cuisine. New Orleans is a melting point of cultures with diversity evident in its music and food to architecture and language. It is an excellent walking city with loads of attractions located around the French Quarter.

Most popular tourist attraction in the city, French Quarter is located along a bend on the Mississippi River. Architecture is the main attraction in this quarter. It is also a great spot for entertainment and dining. Some of the buildings at French Quarter even date back to 300 years and display French influence in its architecture with red -tiled roofs, wrought iron balconies, arcades, and scenic courtyards. Lots of these buildings boast hotels, restaurants, galleries, souvenir shops, and an assortment of jazz shops entertainment of arraying quality.

The signature event of New Orleans, Mardi Gras’ celebration spans a two-week period. It ends with the finale of Shrove Tuesday, preceded by Ash Wednesday. The celebrations of Mardi Gras incorporate almost daily parades and all sorts of festivities and entertainment increasing in intensity with the progression of the event. The tradition of this celebration was introduced in the late 19th century by French settlers.

An outstanding museum located in New Orleans, National WWII Museum boasts engaging exhibits and documentary snippets telling the story of the history of the Second World War. This museum is divided into three parts, with one section dedicated to the war in Pacific, second section devoted to the war in Europe, and the third one boasts WWII aircraft.