By Adam Winters

Are you planning a holiday? Consider New Orleans. The city provides a fun-filled holiday for the entire family or even for a couple. Situated between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans is a frequented tourist destination because of all that it offers. From museums to gardens, aquariums to night clubs, from exciting bars to exotic restaurants, and of course Mardi Gras, the place has it all!

You can begin the exploration of New Orleans with a boat ride in the Mississippi. Make sure you choose a good tourist guide for the cruise so that as you take a tour, you can also get a lot of information about the venerable city. Many tourists will enjoy a break at the Chalmette Battlefield, a historic site.

Of course, if you really want to “experience” New Orleans, you must go for a swamp tour. Being a city that is actually situated in the middle of a swamp, the exploration offers an interesting experience.

If it is history that interests you, take a trip to the Musee Conti Wax Museum. Here you will gain insight into the past 3 centuries of the city. The museum houses statues of Emperor Napoleon, Louis Armstrong and Voodoo queen Marie Laveau. It also has a dungeon of horrors that is a must-visit.

Other interesting places:
-New Orleans Mint is a museum which provides information and materials related to the allied invasion of Normandy, France.
-Gardens like the Longue Vue House and Gardens and the New Orleans Botanical Garden are low-key attractions that offer natural beauty.
-The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) in City Park and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art are great places to go if you are an art connoisseur.
-The French Quarter is perfect for hopping between various bars and night clubs.
-Have kids? Children can enjoy a tour to the Louisiana Children’s Museum or the Audubon Zoo.
New Orleans truly offers something for everyone! Its unique history and atmosphere, along with a solid reputation for regularly serving travelers and tourists, makes it one of the premier holiday destinations in the USA.