My Visit To New Orleans

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Wandering around New Orleans during a hot and bustling summer day was a distinctive experience. The midsummer trip was to celebrate my recent convocation from high school and it was rightly a sterling decision to spend it out of state. Hearing the thunderous music coming from the joints, as well as seeing people & street performers dancing on the avenues of French Quarter made me feel overjoyed about visiting the city. The potentialities of the city are endless! There is so much to see and explore on such a modest locality; I could go neighborhood hopping, or perhaps, visit a historical place some other time. Being a newcomer to America, it was a surreal encounter and I enjoyed it too much that I begged to extend the family trip for another week! The vacation was truly an exotic experience due to the fascinating cuisine and history of New Orleans.
What’s travelling to New Orleans without sampling their alluring food? The city may boast its raunchy Mardi Gras celebrations, but there is never a reason not to try the best Creole dishes in the country. Consequently, they have restaurants that are priced
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Given the historical importance of the city since its founding in 1718, I considered it one of my most favorite informational trips during my lifetime. Neighborhoods are sheathed with heaps of historical places and museums, both colossal & meager. Whilst strolling around, I relished every single place that I visited, including Bourbon Street, as well as the Cabildo beside the Cathedral. However, I personally much enjoyed the St. Louis Cemetery where the infamous Voodoo queen, Marie Laveau is directly buried. Learning about a history of a location or a person is one of my biggest passions and this locale is surely overwhelming for me because of the bountiful places to see. There is no guarantee that one could visit all of the local attractions in a single

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