New Orleans has long been a hugely popular tourist destination, with over 18 million annual visitors in recent, pre-pandemic years - a million and a half coming for the city's biggest event, Mardi Gras. There is also world-class music, a buzzy culinary scene, a year-round festival circuit, diverse heritage, and a bohemian reputation. From the lively historic French Quarter to the colorful boutiques of Magazine Street, New Orleans is a culturally rich city boasting some of the most enchanting neighborhoods in the country.
