Welcome to Greater New Orleans

Home to the “Big Easy,” the birthplace of jazz music, and one of the biggest festivals in the world, visit Greater New Orleans for a cultural experience worth a million words! Take to the sprawling streets of New Orleans and experience the laid-back feel of the city when you walk through the French Quarter, listen to jazz at Preservation Hall or find a palate delighting restaurant along Fulton Street. Make sure to come in time for the famous Mardi Gras celebration that takes over the city every year! Getaway from the bustle of “Nawlins” and head to Jefferson Parish for the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve to see how the natural environment of the region has influenced the state’s unique cultures! Come to Greater New Orleans for a once in a lifetime experience!