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Worldwide travel T e Travel Guide 21


As an early pioneer in the art, New Orleans has turned cocktail making into a craft. Cocktails are well known and loved by locals and visitors alike


Shrimp dish at La Gourmetreise


Pat O’Brien’s famous Hurricane cocktail PHOTOGRAPH: PAUL BROUSSARD


New Orleans second line band and horse carriage in the French Quarter


brings the city together and what sets it apart. New Orleans hosts festi- vals that provide the opportunity to indulge yourself in other cultures. T ere are also a number of more


New Orleans seafood gumbo and a local beer PHOTOGRAPH: JOYCE BRACEY


war and immediate postwar years, concluding with an explanation of links to local peoples’ lives today. Whatever way you choose, there is


always something new to discover in New Orleans.


Have fun at the city’s festivals New Orleans is home to over 130 unique festivals and events. T roughout the year, guests can join locals in cele- brating everything from food and culture to neighbourhood parties and holidays. Megafestivals like Jazz & Heritage


Festival, ESSENCE, French Quarter Festival and, of course, Mardi Gras are world-renowned and highly attended.


exhibit welcomes you into the city’s only 360° observatory, off ering stun- ning views in every direction. You can also zip through New


Orleans swamps at the city’s newest outdoor attraction, Zip NOLA! Not far from the airport, this 1.5 mile course allows you to get a bird’s-eye view of New Orleans’s famous cypress swamps, while you zip over the wildlife from the safety of the treetops above. You can also step into a world


designed by local artists focused on representing the music, art and culture of New Orleans at JAMNOLA. Mardi Gras Indians, jazz musicians, seafood, and alligators all serve as inspiration for the exhibits. Discover history through modern


technology at new attraction, T e Sazerac House, a high-tech museum dedicated to the history and culture of spirits, including the New Orleans original, a Sazerac cocktail. Be sure to also visit the Liberation Pavilion at T e National WWII Museum, where visitors follow an immersive journey through the closing months of the


With music playing a leading role in New Orleans, live entertainment can be found on any corner of the event. Although traditional jazz is revered here, New Orleans celebrates all kinds of musical expressions. New Orleans shares its passion for


food and drink with a series of festi- vals where anyone can sample, sip, and savour the city’s best-tasting off erings. T ere’s a list of celebrations to satisfy your appetite. Along with music and food, culture


is an important part of all festivals in New Orleans. T e diversity that has made the city the vibrant, magnetic place that it is sets the stage for an array of festivals that highlight what


niche, quirky and off -the-beaten-path events that are worth checking out during your next visit. Depending on the time of year, visitors can experi- ence local festivals that they normally would not get to. With dozens of festivals a year honouring diff erent a


things, celebration for everything


there’s and


everyone. Come and visit and fi nd the festival for you!


Indulge in cocktails and great cuisine As an early pioneer in the art, New Orleans has turned cocktail making into a craft. A host of establishments are known for pairing a carefully swizzled beverage with the


city’s


unique brand of Southern hospi- tality. Cocktails, such as the original cocktail — the Sazerac, as well as the Hurricane — are well known and loved by locals and visitors alike. To enjoy


a refreshing glass or two, stop by one of our many glamorous lounges or decadent hotel bars


that welcome


you in and celebrate New Orleans’ intoxicating atmosphere. Explore the cocktail scene and get a hands-on experience at a mixology class or on a cocktail tour — where you can also take your turn with the spatula at a cooking class around the city. New Orleans is host of hundreds of restaurants that span a wide array of cuisines. From traditional dishes to globally inspired fl avours, local chefs create delicious food to delight visi- tors’ taste buds and provide nourish- ment for the soul.


Take a ride on a New Orleans riverboat Travel back to the days when steam- driven river paddle wheelers were the main source of both transporta- tion and commerce. Riverboats leave regularly


from the riverfront


and


provide music, meals, cocktails and talks from experts. T ese vessels off er amazing sightseeing opportunities, Sunday brunches and dinner jazz cruises. See captivating views of the French Quarter fade into the distance as the joyful tunes of traditional jazz carry you down the Mississippi River. Aboard the award-winning, authentic Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, you can embark on a day trip to the historic Chalmette Battlefi eld in Jean Lafi tte National Park. Hop aboard any one of these New Orleans riverboats to have an unforgettable, authentic New Orleans experience.


Live Jazz Performance in New Orleans PHOTOGRAPH: ZACK SMITH


For more information visit: neworleans.com


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