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The Fun Never Stops In New Orleans

The Big Easy has been and remains one of America's favorite vacation spots. With its incredible music, historic sites, rousing entertainment and dining that is to die for, New Orleans packs in the visitors and keeps them coming back for more.

This marshy town on the Gulf of Mexico is famous for its fun that just never seems to stop. Visitors who come here tend to do so for the nightlife, but there are also plenty of things to see and do in the day. Some of the top attractions in New Orleans include:

• French Quarter: With its incredible nightclubs, bars, restaurants and shoppes, the stately French Quarter has been a tourist destination for centuries. The Quarter is known for its live music found nightly and as being the former stomping grounds of jazz legend Louis Armstrong. As the birthplace of jazz, visitors are in for a treat when some of the best acts in the world take to the stage. Other music that's found here on a regular basis includes Zydeco, rock 'n roll, country and marching bands. In addition to its clubs and bars, the French Quarter is noted for its dining experiences that range from Cajun and French to down home Southern and plain old American. If it can be eaten, it can be found in the Quarter. Incidentally, much of the architecture in this part of the city harkens back to the days of French control. Many buildings here are considered of historical significance.
• The Garden District: Breathtaking Southern estates, mansions and even relatively small houses all crowd together in this district fabled for its trees, gardens and flagstone walk ways. Visitors to the Garden District will find many local restaurants, shops and boutiques to explore as they take in the famous houses, historic churches and more.
• Museums: The city of New Orleans is home to a number of well known arts museums and galleries. Some of the top destinations include the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Newcome Art Gallery with its Tiffany windows and the African American Museum. The city also celebrates its Mardi Gras history with the Backstreet Cultural Museum and Jackson Square's Presbytere.
• Cemeteries: Many visitors embark on guided tours of some of the city's most beautiful cemeteries. Here tourists will see above ground mausoleums that feature incredible sculptures and architectural styles. Some of the graves date back centuries.
• Casinos: New Orleans is home to several casinos - some on the Mississippi and some off. One of the most famous attractions is Harrah's New Orleans. This casino features more than 2,000 slot machines and tables of games that await 24 hours a day.
• Audubon Zoo: This attraction in the Garden District is a favorite of many travelers. The zoo features an extensive collection of animals from all over the world including alligators, tigers and giraffes.
• Historic sites: The city is loaded wall to wall with noted historic sites. From the buildings of the French Quarter to plantations on the outskirts of town, those who come here brush with history at every turn.
• Other activities: The city is also famous for its Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain boating and fishing activities, its professional sports, golfing and much more.

With music on tap just about every day of the year, those who visit New Orleans are in for a treat. The city is famous for its sites, sounds, flavors and its people. A visit here is like a trip nowhere else in the world.