If you think about New Orleans, what comes to your mind? We chose some of the most iconic things about New Orleans, the things that pop into your mind right away when you think of this great city. What do you think of our picks?
- Jazz Fest
Flickr.com / sailn1 Each year some of the best musicians in New Orleans and around the country gather for this amazing festival. It’s always an awesome time—and of course the food is great too. Cochon de Lait po-boy is great.
- The Architecture
Flickr.com / Michael McCarhy So much beauty and care exudes from all of the buildings and homes in this city, large and small, old and more recent.
- Music
Flickr.com / undone If the amazing music scene in New Orleans isn’t one of the first things you think of when you think of the Big Easy, then you are missing something. It’s a truly special aspect of our amazing city.
- Bourbon Street
Flickr.com / Lars Plougmann In the center of the city is this unique street that allows people to party all night and all day. A long street in the French Quarter allows for visitors to explore all kinds of different restaurants, bars, and clubs.
- Katrina
Flickr.com / News Muse Like it or not, this devastating event is still one of the first things people think of when they think about New Orleans.
- The Laissez-Faire Attitude
Flickr.com / undone Known as “the Big Easy”, the way people in New Orleans relax and unwind is a huge feature of our culture and one of the things we are most known for.
- St. Charles Streetcar
Flickr.com / dumbfun You will love a ride down the most popular avenue in New Orleans. It is lined in trees and beautiful mansions and homes, and of course the awesome people you’ll meet along the way.
- Spices
Flickr.com / Little Koshka New Orleans is home to some of the greatest spices in the world. Cayenne is one of the most popular flavors, but there are also many others, including Tabasco sauces.
- Superdome
Flickr.com / Paul Dietzel II One of the largest sports domes in the country, the Superdome has become an epicenter for great sports and other events in New Orleans.
- Mardi Gras
Flickr.com / travelbigo This yearly celebration is one of the most special times in New Orleans. It’s always a wonderful and enlivening experience.
- Delicious Food
Flickr.com / rayb777 With so many different options, tasting food in New Orleans is really something special. You will definitely want to try at least Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya, Po-Boys, Gumbo and so much more.
Are there any others we missed that should be on this list? Let us know in the comments below! We love to hear your comments and feedback!
Flickr.com / sailn1
Each year some of the best musicians in New Orleans and around the country gather for this amazing festival. It’s always an awesome time—and of course the food is great too. Cochon de Lait po-boy is great.
Flickr.com / Michael McCarhy
So much beauty and care exudes from all of the buildings and homes in this city, large and small, old and more recent.
Flickr.com / undone
If the amazing music scene in New Orleans isn’t one of the first things you think of when you think of the Big Easy, then you are missing something. It’s a truly special aspect of our amazing city.
Flickr.com / Lars Plougmann
In the center of the city is this unique street that allows people to party all night and all day. A long street in the French Quarter allows for visitors to explore all kinds of different restaurants, bars, and clubs.
Flickr.com / News Muse
Like it or not, this devastating event is still one of the first things people think of when they think about New Orleans.
Known as “the Big Easy”, the way people in New Orleans relax and unwind is a huge feature of our culture and one of the things we are most known for.
Flickr.com / dumbfun
You will love a ride down the most popular avenue in New Orleans. It is lined in trees and beautiful mansions and homes, and of course the awesome people you’ll meet along the way.
Flickr.com / Little Koshka
New Orleans is home to some of the greatest spices in the world. Cayenne is one of the most popular flavors, but there are also many others, including Tabasco sauces.
Flickr.com / Paul Dietzel II
One of the largest sports domes in the country, the Superdome has become an epicenter for great sports and other events in New Orleans.
Flickr.com / travelbigo
This yearly celebration is one of the most special times in New Orleans. It’s always a wonderful and enlivening experience.
Flickr.com / rayb777
With so many different options, tasting food in New Orleans is really something special. You will definitely want to try at least Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya, Po-Boys, Gumbo and so much more.
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