Welcome to New Orleans, Louisiana!
The distinctive and splendid city of New Orleans is located in the state of Louisiana, and it is the most relevant harbor of the Mississippi river. This city is now a distinguished center of tourism in USA and most of its economy revolves around oil, production of ships, food processing and clothing. Most of New Orleans' houses are designed under the influence of the French and the Spanish cultures. Therefore you can see many multicolor houses and attractive architecture. In the Vieux Carre, also known as the French Neighborhood, you can find the Jackson Plaza and the Saint Louis Cathedral rebuilt in 1851. The state of Louisiana is the only one that was a French royal colony and its residents had French as their native language for over 100 years.
New Orleans is formed by numerous museums, monuments, universities, and other relevant attractions. Among its high educational institutions New Orleans counts with the University of Tulane, The University of Loyola, The South University of New Orleans, and the University of New Orleans. Other cultural and educational places that you will also encounter in New Orleans are The New Orleans Museum of Art, The Opera Association, The Old Ursuline Convent, which is the eldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, and many more. Of course New Orleans is also remarkable for having a great nightlife which includes bars, cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, and lounges where you will have the best time ever!
Regarding the weather, New Orleans is one of the sunniest cities in USA, yet sometimes a little rain may fall, so it is better to carry a raincoat or an umbrella with you.