IntroduCtIon WELCOME TO NEW ORLEANS This is New Orleans – and there’s no place quite like it. So sit back, turn the page, and soak it all in. The trip of a lifetime awaits in Louisiana’s dynamic crown jewel. Iconic architecture and unique neighborhoods. Rich history and vibrant culture. Incomparable music and signature flavors. A blend of big-city attractions and nearby natural surroundings. Diverse personalities and unforgettable characters. And let’s not forget it’s home to one of the biggest parties on the planet. ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL ©Louisiana office of tourism 4