New Orleans, LA

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“Les Bon Temps Rouler!” (Let the Good Times Roll!) is the motto of one of “America’s Favorite Cities,” N’awlins! With a lively mix of Creole culture and southern charm, the Crescent City is one of the most unique cities you’ll find in America. Considered the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans is an ideal destination to enrich your student groups’ appreciation for jazz as well as many other types of music. Munch on beignets as you walk the routes of the city’s famous Mardi Gras parades, then visit the warehouse where the extravagant floats are assembled year-round.

New Orleans is also brimming with educational museums, exciting attractions, Cajun/Creole restaurants, unique historical sites and culture. Hop on a flat boat to visit alligators in the swamp, or on a walking tour of the city’s historic cemeteries. Learn about Creole plantation life at Laura’s Plantation, then enjoy authentic food while live Cajun musicians perform for you. Experience the National WWII Museum or meet a shark at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Tap your feet to New Orleans jazz at a performance from the world-famous Preservation Hall Jazz Band, or on the last authentic steamboat to sail the Mississippi. With so much to see and do, the Big Easy is surely for you.