WELCOME Welcome to New Orleans NEW ORLEANS CITY PARK ©Justen William Although famous for her floor-to-ceiling French doors and lacy wrought-iron fences, New Orleans has always been open to everyone. And everything. Before there was even an America, there was her cool big sister: New Orleans. Chefs, artists, writers, musicians, and travelers from near and far have always felt welcome here. And inspired. In many ways, New Orleans is the original influencer. She plays music, the world listens. She cooks, the world eats. She forms a second line, the world follows. She’s been the influencer of so much — and so many — since 1718. New Orleans may be inside this country, but she is outside the imagination. She’s a place where you don’t just sightsee, you sight-feel. You don’t just travel here; the mysteries of life unravel here. Although she’s filled with history, this city never gets old. She’s your town, deep down. Once you visit New Orleans, you’re a part of New Orleans forever. 6
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