New Orleans, the most populous city in Louisiana, is renowned for its festive nightlife, pioneering cuisine, and multicultural historic roots. Known as " The Crescent City”, the “Big Easy”, and “Hollywood South”, New Orleans was founded in 1718 by French colonists and later flourished as a melting pot of French, African, and American cultures. With more than one million residents and countless visitors each year, the city thrives on a bustling atmosphere and is frequently ranked as a favorite destination city in the U.S. Indulge in a beignet from Café du Monde, admire bygone architectural marvels, spot historical figures in the local cemeteries, and so much more.
