New Orleans - Official Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 8) COMe fOr the thanks, aMerICa! According to a recent travelandleisure.com and CNN Headline News poll, you named New Orleans one of “America’s Favorite Cities”! In fact, New Orleans was ranked # 1 in eight categories: • fUn! Number One for Overall Fun. Whether fun for you means dancing the night away, eating all the fresh seafood you can get your hands on, gaming or touring historic homes, you’ll find it right here in the Big Easy. Number One for Cheap Eats. One bite of an overstuffed shrimp po-boy or a muffuletta sandwich from a neighborhood shop and you’ll never want to go home. Number One for Live Music. You don’t have to wait for Jazz Fest to hear our local legends perform. Live music is like air here—we can’t live without it. Number One for Antiques. If you collect it, you’ll find it here on streets with names like Rue Royale and Magazine. Number One for Flea Markets. The French Market is home to just one of many flea markets in the area. Bring comfortable walking shoes and go treasure hunting. Number One for Cocktail Hour. Come sip a mint julep on a French Quarter balcony or have yourself a hurricane in a lush courtyard. The cocktail was invented here and is reinvented every day. Number One for a Wild Weekend. The spirit of Mardi Gras lingers year-round in New Orleans. How much fun can you fit into one weekend? Come find out for yourself! Number One After Dark. New Orleans comes alive when the sun goes down. It becomes mysterious, otherworldly and downright exciting. Come be a part of it! • • • • • • • There are so many reasons New Orleans is one of America’s favorite cities. When it comes to Southern hospitality, we wrote the book. In 2008, we’re rolling out the red paddlewheel. Come join us. n e W O r l e a n s m e t r O p O l i ta n c O n V e n t i O n & V i s i t O r s b u r e a u http://travelandleisure.com
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