Unabashedly loud, colourful and full of character, New Orleans is difficult to forget. A city well known for its beautiful architecture, lively locals and its propensity to party hard, New Orleans’s unique charm draw many to its doorstep.
There’s a lot to see in New Orleans, with a lot of transportation options to get you there. The most arguably popular mode of transportation in the city would be by car. Join in New Orleans’s driving culture with a car rental. You can pick up a car rental at any Hertz Car Rental outlet in the city.
One of the biggest events in the city, the Mardi Gras, has become almost synonymous with New Orleans. A two-week long street party featuring free street parades that boast wild, fantastically decorated floats as the performers’ main mode of transportation, the Mardi Gras is New Orleans’s biggest yearly event. During the weeks of Mardi Gras, be sure to catch the daily parades and festivities throughout the city. For some of the more popular parades, people have even booked out spots days before to watch the festivities, so be sure not to be late to the party!
New Orleans is made up of a mix of cultures that shine in its unique architecture. Visit the French Quarter of New Orleans and tour the streets. Here all the houses and age-old buildings are done in an appealing mix of architectural styles, with French, Spanish, Creole and Americans styles brought together in wrought iron balconies, colourful buildings and red-tiled roofs. Take a horse-drawn carriage through the streets to really immerse yourself in the enchanting flavour the area brings. Also, snap a picture in the famous Jackson Square. The well-kept garden is framed by stylish iron fences and is backed by the towering St. Louis Cathedral, making for a stunning photo opportunity.
Like everything else in New Orleans, the city’s shopping scene is fun and lively. Visit Magazine Street, a six-mile stretch of boutiques, art galleries, cafes, and restaurants. The street is recognisable for its mash-up of interesting architectural styles and colourful buildings housing renowned local designers and artists. Look for exclusive antiques on Royal Street, the city’s number one haunt for vintage goods and elegant furnishings. Visit the many antique shops that line the streets here to find crystal chandeliers and other fascinating trinkets.
Even if you’re in a hurry to get yourself to the next street parade, remember to drive safely! In New Orleans, there’s a wide array of transportation options that take to the street, from cyclists and car rentals to horse drawn carriages. When behind the wheel keep your eyes on the road and your wits about you. No matter how interesting the view outside your window may be, your safety comes first!
