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Things to Do in New Orleans, United States

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When to visit

NOT BUSYJan12°9d rain
MODERATEFeb14°8d rainBEST
MODERATEMar18°7d rainBEST
MODERATEApr22°7d rainBEST
MODERATEMay26°8d rain
BUSYJun29°11d rain
BUSYJul31°11d rain
BUSYAug31°12d rain
MODERATESep29°11d rain
MODERATEOct24°7d rainBEST
NOT BUSYNov18°6d rainBEST
NOT BUSYDec14°9d rain

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French Quarter

1. French Quarter

NeighborhoodPolitical

Istražite uske ulice pune povijesti i muzike. Uživajte u živim zvucima džeza i istorijskoj arhitekturi na svakom koraku.

Quick facts: Francuski kvart privlači oko 9 miliona posjetilaca godišnje. Arhitektura pokazuje jedinstvene španske i francuske utjecaje u više od 200 historijskih zgrada.

Highlights: Između kaldrmisanih ulica često se čuje živa džez muzika talentiranih uličnih muzičara. Poznati Jackson Square okružen je šarenim kamelijama koje posebno u proljeće stvaraju očaravajuću atmosferu.

Garden District

2. Garden District

4.7 (32)
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Šetnja kroz četvrt sa 180 šarenih vila punih istorije. Doživite aleje hrastova i šarene kapije za sreću.

Quick facts: Ovde oko 180 historijskih kuća sa raznolikim arhitektonskim stilovima, od grčkog revival stila do viktorijanskog, privlači posjetioce. Izvorno je kvart bio zemlja za bogate vlasnike plantaža, što se odražava u velikim rezidencijama.

Highlights: Stabla hrastove aleje često su stara preko sto godina i zajedno sa kovanom gvozdenom verandom predstavljaju slikoviti motiv za fotografije. Poseban savet: svaka druga vrata u kvartu su žive boje koje po tradiciji donose sreću.

Jackson Square

3. Jackson Square

4.7 (28,327)
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Trg pun života i umjetnosti čeka na vas. Doživite ulične umjetnike i miris svježih krofni iz prve ruke.

Quick facts: Živahan trg koji privlači više od 6 miliona posjetilaca godišnje nudi širok izbor uličnih izvođača i historijski ugođaj. Kao dio French Quarter, trg okružuje veličanstvena katedrala Sv. Luja, jedan od najstarijih simbola grada.

Highlights: Neobične su žive statue koje se rijetko pomjeraju i često poziraju za fotografije, čineći trg malom pozornicom. Posebno fascinantno je Café du Monde u blizini, koje od 1862. servira svoje čuvene beinjete, čiji slatki miris ispunjava cijeli trg.

St. Louis Cathedral

4. St. Louis Cathedral

4.8 (4,938)
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Posjetite arhitektonsko remek-djelo sa fascinantnom historijom. Doživite spektakularnu igru svjetlosti i mirne trenutke u srcu Francuske četvrti.

Quick facts: Više od 700.000 posjetilaca godišnje dolazi u ovu katedralu, jednu od najstarijih neprestano korištenih katoličkih crkava u SAD. Poznati sat na fasadi doprinosi silueti French Quarter već više od stotinu godina.

Highlights: Unutrašnjost krase šarena staklena prozorska polja koja pričaju biblijske priče u prozračnoj svetlosti. Posebno impresivno je noćno osvjetljenje koje obavija katedralu toplim zlatnim sjajem i pruža atmosferično iskustvo.

Audubon Zoo

5. Audubon Zoo

4.5 (8,712)
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Doživite egzotične životinje i fascinantna staništa. Otkrijte rijetke grabljivice i živahne močvare izbliza.

Quick facts: Više od 2.000 životinja iz preko 230 vrsta živi ovde, uključujući rijetke i ugrožene vrste poput patuljastog letećeg miša. Kompleks se prostire na 58 hektara i sadrži replike staništa poput delte Mississippi.

Highlights: Pravi hit je Audubon centar za ptice grabljivice, gdje posjetioci mogu vidjeti fascinantne grabljivice iz neposredne blizine. U zgradi Louisiana Swamp gosti se uvode u živi ekosistem pun aligatora, kornjača i vodenih ptica.

Mardi Gras World

6. Mardi Gras World

4.4 (5,284)
Tourist AttractionArt MuseumGift ShopMuseumStore

Iskusite magiju šarenih karnevalskih vozila iz prve ruke. Uronite u svijet majstora i umjetnika koji Mardi Gras pretvaraju u spektakl.

Quick facts: Više od 1.000 bogato ukrašenih karnevalskih kola ovde se skladišti i proizvodi, a koriste se svake godine tokom Mardi Grasa. Hala pruža impresivan pogled na detaljnu umjetničku izradu šarenih kola.

Highlights: Više od 50 umjetnika radi cijelu godinu na ovim ogromnim kolicima do 20 metara visine. Posjetioci mogu izbliza pogledati prave perje, blistave perle i ručno rezane maske, a uz posebne ture zaviriti i iza kulisa.

National WWII Museum

7. National WWII Museum

4.8 (29,293)
Tourist AttractionHistory MuseumMuseumPoint of InterestEstablishment

Impresivni svjedoci vremena i artefakti nude fascinantno putovanje kroz Drugi svjetski rat. Posjetioci doživljavaju multimedijalne prikaze i autentična vozila izbliza.

Quick facts: U ovom muzeju nalazi se originalni Douglas C-47 Dakota koji je leti tokom invazije u Normandiji 1944. Više od 400.000 artefakata i ličnih priča oživljava događaje Drugog svjetskog rata.

Highlights: Posjetioci mogu steći uvid u planiranje podvodnih operacija kroz originalnu repliku komandnog centra na brodu USS Tang. Multimedijalne izložbe pružaju senzorna iskustva sa zvukovima i pokretnim scenama koje duboko diraju mnoge posjetioce.

Preservation Hall

8. Preservation Hall

4.7 (5,039)
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Ovdje se osjeća pravi džez u prostoru kao da ste dio benda. Uronite u snažnu živu muziku bez tehničkih komplikacija.

Quick facts: Više od 50 godina ovdje je mala grupa vrhunskih muzičara uživo očuvala džez tradiciju. Zgrada je samo oko 80 kvadratnih metara, ali stvara neverovatno intimnu atmosferu za oko 100 posjetilaca.

Highlights: Jedino mjesto u gradu gdje se svake večeri spontano svira džezz na malim stolicama u sobi bez mikrofona. Muzičari poput Wyntona Marsalisa započeli su ovde, a zvuk doslovno skače sa drvenih dasaka direktno do tebe.

City Park

9. City Park

4.8 (19,854)
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Više od parka: Otkrijte umjetnost, prirodu i zabavu na 1300 jutara. Doživite odmor, avanturu i kulturu usred drveća i vodenih površina.

Quick facts: Veći od 1.300 hektara, ovaj park je jedan od najstarijih javnih parkova u SAD sa fascinantnim vrtom skulptura. Svake godine više od 2 miliona posjetilaca uživa na raznim događajima poput popularnog Voodoo muzičkog festivala.

Highlights: Pravo blago: Veliko jezersko jezero lotusa dom je rijetkih vrsta, a Carousel Gardens Amusement Park pruža nostalgičnu zabavu sa originalnim vrtuljkom iz 1910-ih već više od sto godina.

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Traditional Sweet Dishes

Beignets

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Beignets are square-shaped fried doughnuts covered with powdered sugar, made famous by Café du Monde in New Orleans and deeply rooted in French culture.

Frequently Asked Questions about New Orleans, United States

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Most popular day trips

Baton Rouge

130 km 1.5h by car

The state capital of Louisiana with museums and historic sites.

Houma

90 km 1.5h by car

A charming town known for bayou tours and Cajun culture.

Plantation Country

50 km 1h by car

Historic plantations along the Mississippi River with beautiful gardens.

Comments (8)

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Qian P.

For cheaper eats, skip Bourbon Street and try the neighborhoods around Frenchmen. Way better prices and vibes.

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Alicia C.

Use the streetcar to get around, it's scenic and cheaper than rideshares, plus it avoids all that traffic downtown.

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Sam C.

Expected more safety issues but felt pretty okay walking around downtown, just use usual city smarts.

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Mamadou N.

Weather was hot and sticky even in spring. Great for night walks but bring water and sunscreen during the day.

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Adi B.

New Orleans vibes are unmatched, loved the live jazz everywhere. Food is rich but pricey, plan for at least 4 days to soak it in.

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Getting there

Train stations

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

Amtrak Crescent, City of New Orleans

From the airport, take the Airport Shuttle or taxi to the city center, approximately 20 minutes.

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Useful information for New Orleans, United States

Shopping locationsFrench Market, Riverwalk Marketplace, Canal Street
Nightlife locationsFrenchmen Street, Bourbon Street, Warehouse District
Popular casual restaurantsCafe Du Monde, Commander's Palace, Coop's Place
Popular fancy restaurantsGalerie Restaurant, Emeril's, Herbsaint
Popular coffee shopsSpitfire Coffee, The Green Fork, Cafe Beignet
Tap water safe to drinkYes
Digital nomad visaNo
Best taxi appUber, Lyft
Taxi price / km$2.5
Tourists / year19000000
Mobile internet speed50 Mbps
Unemployment percentage4 %
Poverty percentage12 %
Average income / month$3500
Average cost of living / month$2800
Hotel price / night from$100
Beer price from$5
Coffee price from$3
Street food price from$7
Restaurant meal price from$20
Local currencyUSD
Power plug typesA, B
ReligionsChristianity, Atheism
Spoken languagesEnglish, Spanish, French
EthnicitiesAfrican American, White, Hispanic, Asian
Political orientationCenter-left
Population density1100 /km²
Geographical area906 km²
Possible natural disastersHurricane, Flood
Dangerous animalsAlligator, Snake
Locations for a nice walkFrench Quarter, Garden District, City Park
Public transportationsStreetcar, Bus
AirlinesAmerican Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Suggested vaccinationsHepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus
Architecture typeFrench Colonial, Spanish Colonial, Creole, Victorian
Average beer consumption per person / year75 l
Average wine consumption per person / year10 l
Tipping cultureExpected and appreciated
Coworking / day$25
Airbnb / month$2000
1BR rent / month$1200
Gym / month$40
Daily budget (backpacker)$60
Daily budget (mid-range)$120

Overview for New Orleans, United States

English proficiencyGood
Traffic safetyBad
Friendly to foreignersAverage
Freedom of speechVery good
Public transportationAverage
HealthcareAverage
EducationAverage
Power grid reliabilityAverage
Crime safetyBad
WalkabilityGood
NightlifeVery good
Food sceneGood
LGBTQ+ friendlyAverage
Startup sceneAverage
Noise levelGood
CleanlinessBad
Nature accessAverage
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