At the top of everyone's list for New Orleans activities are Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, which both offer more food, fun and drink than any city should host at one time. The crowds can be unbelievably large and the streets are not their prettiest during these events, but you'll be sure to enjoy the thousands of people having fun on Bourbon Street, catching beads and having a local Abita beer or Hurricane from Pat O'Briens. If you're like many locals, your fun will last into the early morning, which is the perfect time for a visit to the Café Du Monde, where you can enjoy waking up with a cup of chickory coffee and a hot beignet (a delicious, lightly fried pastery with powdered sugar on top).
As a destination in the Deep South, it is very warm in New Orleans more often than not, so if you're planning on visiting New Orleans in the Spring or Summer, dress in light clothing. Overall, our top recommendation for a time to visit New Orleans is during the wintertime, when temperatures are warmer than most of the US and the crowds are much thinner. Top spots to visit year round include Jackson Square, the Riverwalk Mall, the Aquarium of the Americas and the French Market, where you can buy everything from local produce to gift-sized voodoo dolls. Regardless of the time of year or the adventures you choose in New Orleans, we guarantee you'll never forget this city!
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