Art in New Orleans - Great finds everywhere

Day 06-07: New Orleans, LA

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December 23rd 2009
So we are finally in New Orleans, our biggest attraction during the first week of the trip. Its the largest city in Louisiana and got its name from the Duke of Orleans, Regent of France. So many things to do over here, so little time! The city is well known for its multicultural and multilingual heritage (ruled first by the French, then Spanish, then the French again, and finally American ... read more

North America » United States » Louisiana » New Orleans

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more