The main tourist areas—such as the French Quarter, Garden District, and Bourbon Street—are generally safe during your New Orleans tour. Travel in groups when possible, especially at night, and keep your valuables secure. Pickpocketing and small scams can occur in busy areas. Using anti-theft backpacks or money belts is a wise precaution. When you travel with Adventure Life, you're usually accompanied by experienced local guides who help you explore safely.
Don't miss out on Creole and Cajun cuisine—try Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Beignets. Explore the French Quarter, take a stroll down Bourbon Street, and visit historic sites such as Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral. Experience live jazz in its birthplace and consider a steamboat cruise on the Mississippi River for a classic view of the city, which is one of the New Orleans cruises that is worth trying.
New Orleans is best known for Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, and it is the cradle of Jazz music, home to great clubs and the most talented musicians. It is also known for its rich Creole culture and delicious cuisine like Gumbo.
Here are our favorite things to do when in New Orleans trip:
Our New Orleans cruises feature the best Mississippi River cruise boats - the luxurious and classic paddleboats American Duchess, American Queen, and American Countess.
Mississippi River cruises that visit New Orleans generally start around $1,800 per person and go as high as $5,000 per person, but for the average 9-day itinerary, you can expect to pay around $2,100-$2,500 per person.
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a major celebration that happens in the days right before the Lent season begins in the early spring season. Several of our Adventure Life cruises do travel the Mississippi River during this time, visiting New Orleans.
NOLA is just an acronym that stands for New Orleans, Louisiana (LA is the abbreviation for the state).
NOLA is a commonly used acronym for New Orleans, Louisiana—"NO" for the city and "LA" for the state abbreviation.