With its rich culture, classic blues sounds and distinctive flavors, New Orleans is the ideal city to start your cruise vacation. Come early and stroll through the streets and soak up the history and architecture of the Crescent City. The Arts District, French Quarter and world-class restaurants are all within walking distance of the port’s cruise terminal complex. Or stay over for a day trip to Louisiana’s Northshore or gorgeous Plantation Country.

Things to do in New Orleans are available to suit every taste, interest, and budget. Whether you are looking for world-class New Orleans Cruise Port hotels, or camp sites in suburbs like Kenner, you will find it here. If you want nonstop parting and fabulous nightlife in the legendary French Quarteror wilderness wildlife tours in the bayous and backwaters, it is here. There are many free things to do in New Orleans as well as many that are very inexpensive. 

One of the popular things to do in New Orleans is gambling. There are several casinos in the area. An obvious free thing to do in New Orleans is enjoy the city’s legendary musi, just about everywhere at just about any time of year. Some of the best music and jazz bars have no cover charge. If they do, you can still enjoy the music on the sidewalks, as the doors are often open and there are open “take away” windows for serving fresh drinks to partiers as they stroll along Bourbon Street.  Numerous special Events feature free outdoor concerts. You'll fiind these in Lafayette Square . and in large City Park. New Orleans Cruise Port Parking is about $16 a day.

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