Planning to visit New Orleans this fall? In a city that is internationally celebrated for it’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, there is no shortage of attractions for visitors and residents alike! Here are just a few of the highlights:
1. Jazz in the Park
Double-dip two of New Orleans best features in the fall: Jazz and parks. Jazz in the Park is a weekly event held in the famous Louis Armstrong Park. Local bands will play a variety of local music styles as the sun sets. What could be better than enjoying the fall air at sunset listen to some live tunes?
2. Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is a great way to celebrate the Halloween season! Located at the Audubon Zoo, visitors of all ages can enjoy this event. Featuring attractions like a haunted house, games, trick or treat, and much more, there is plenty to do at this annual event.
3. Mirliton Festival
Are you craving the creole food that New Orleans is known for? Don’t miss the Mirliton Festival! Mirliton is a typically tasteless, pear-shaped gourd that was first grown by French and Spanish settlers. While the Mirliton may not offer much in its natural form, once stuffed with seafood and breading, they offer an interesting flavoring. This gourd has been a staple of New Orleans cooking for generations.
While this Bywater festival’s purpose is to celebrate the Mirliton, all vegetables are celebrated by the food vendors that show up! Get your fill on good food and enjoy the historic surrounds!
4. Cemetery Tours
New Orleans has a reputation for beautiful and historic cemeteries. These tours not only allow an opportunity to visit the famous grave-sites but also have a way of exploring the history of the city. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to explore these unique burial grounds.
5. Voodoo Music + Arts Experience
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to experience this mega-event
that is located in City Park, one of the U.S.’s oldest parks! Interactive art and an incredible music performance lineup are what makes this festival so popular. This is one of the biggest events of the season, having drawn over a million people. This is a great chance to enjoy great musical performances and incredible art exhibitions.
6. Krewe of Boo
As the official Halloween Parade in New Orleans, the Krewe of Boo features 3D fiberglass and paper mache props and scuptures made by Kern artists, as well as “scary” floats and costumes meant to delight and entertain! Get ready to follow this terrifying trip in the French Quarter!
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