How to Get New Orleans Tourist Information
One of the most unique cities in the United States, New Orleans, also called the Big Easy, is known for its jazz music, Mardi Gras, fabulous Creole and Cajun cuisines, relaxed lifestyle and a colorful history. The tourist industry in New Orleans has resumed since the aftermath Hurricane Katrina, and New Orleans is once again a popular and affordable tourist destination.
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Get recommendations from others. Previous visitors to New Orleans can give personal insight into things to do and places to go. Ask specific questions about foods to eat, dress codes and places to visit.
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Contact the Visitors Bureau. The New Orleans Convention and Visitor's Bureau has a wealth of information about visiting New Orleans. Visit the website for lists of activities, hotels and events. Be sure to request brochures to make the trip more enjoyable.
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Check with the City. The City of New Orleans also offers tourist information for those visiting the City. Check the website for guides and maps.
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Buy a book. Many books stores have New Orleans tourism guides, which may be updated annually. These guides will give reviews of hotels, restaurants and offer a ton of tips on visiting New Orleans.
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Surf the web. Many travelers post recaps and photos of their trips to the Big Easy. Other sites may include blogs or reviews about the city. Still others are travel-oriented sites that can give suggestions on where to go.
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Talk to the pros. Visit a travel agent for travel information and tourist brochures about New Orleans. Ask the travel agent if she has visited New Orleans; if so, ask for recommendations and tips.
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Tips & Warnings
The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's are traditionally a slower tourism time in New Orleans. Visit then for great deals.
Mardi Gras is held prior to Ash Wednesday each year. Flights, hotels and restaurants can fill up as much as a year in advance, so plan early if visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
