After the onslaught of Katrina to New Orleans, Louisiana last 2005, it has risen up from the ground and recovered from the tragedy. The promotion of the place as a tourist destination as can be seen in travel guide pamphlets is so aggressive that they are aiming to entice more tourists to visit the place more now than ever.
There are plenty of things that a tourist can do when they visit this place. They could try a New Orleans plantation tour, enjoy eccentric clubs, visit the French Quarters, and more. The tour could accommodate every tourist's taste, budget, and interest. It does not matter if you are in vacation budget that is suited for a five-star luxury hotel accommodation, or an exciting camp grounding in its woods; all are easily accessible in New Orleans. They can even go to the New Orleans swamp tours visiting its famous backwater swamplands and bayous.
There are many things that a tourist can do that they can note in their new Orleans things to do itinerary. They can visit many places to see in New Orleans that will surely fit into almost any set budget. They might opt to ride an Authentic New Orleans Streetcar or get a New Orleans Old Time Photo taken, or even take a visit to the WWII Museum, or take a Cajun Cooking class. Of course, there are assorted tours available, like the plantation tours, swamp tours, and many other New Orleans tours as well.
New Orleans is the home of jazz music so tourist can check out The House of Blues New Orleans. It has treasured some of the best jazz music that is loved by kids as well as adults. However, it is probably the best if you could visit the French Quarter district in New Orleans. A great place in New Orleans is the Jackson Square. This was more famously called the Place d'Armes. It has been popular since New Orleans was founded during the early 18th century. Up to now, it still is the heart of the legendary French Quarter and is one of the city's most sought after attractions. Visiting the square is most probably the best things to do in New Orleans if you want to get an idea of the city's history. Tourists will surely feel that they have traveled back in history when they visit the St. Louis Cathedral or the Cabildo where the Louisiana Purchase took place, or other historical buildings.
The most enjoyable things that happen in the French Quarter New Orleans, is the experience of hearing the city's legendary music that can be heard all over the city but is very prevalent in The French Quarter. Many of the jazz bars and clubs do not have a cover charge, but when they do it is still possible to enjoy their music from the outside, as most doors are kept open in order to attract in patrons as they walk along Bourbon Street. Numerous special events happen in the area. They feature totally free open-air events and live shows. They often take place in Lafayette Square that is found in the Central Business District. The tourists can visit a big park which borders the Mid-City communities and Metairie.