Fly To: New Orleans

NOLA

“Laissez les bon temps rouler”

Established: 1718

Population of Parish: 393,292

Metro Population: 1,262,888

Elevation: -6.5 to 20ft

When to Go

New Orleans is an easy going city where you can find plenty of delicious food, strong drinks, live music, and a laid back attitude year round. Picking the opportune time to visit truly depends on what kind of NOLA trip you want.

Spring - Jazz Fest to Mardis Gras

From March to the end of May is the busiest time of year, for good reason. Spring is the best time to visit the city weather-wise where you can expect highs in the upper 70s and lows in the 50s.

Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, takes over the town from March 1 - 6 in 2019. The celebration of the year and the busiest time, Mardi Gras is an exciting time to visit. Parades and Krewes fill the streets with colorful feathers, costumes and floats. Contrary to many beliefs, while festivities may get out of hand, most of the parades and events around town are family friendly.

French Quarter Festival, goes down in the town from April 11 - 14. Go to the french quarter where there are nearly two dozen stages set up to hear jazz, Latin, r&b, zydeco, New Orleans funk, swing and rock. Food from the finest establishments around the city fill Jackson Square and sprawls into the neighboring streets. And of course catch the “Worlds Largest Jazz Brunch” at Woldenberg Riverfront Park, the festivals signature event.

Jazz Fest April 25 - May 5 . The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, aka Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors yearly. With music on multiple stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world.

Summer - Sweat Some, Save Alot

The Summer months from June to August boasts some of the hottest and muggiest days with temperatures in the 90’s and humidity thick enough to cut. However if you are planning on being indoors most the time and want to avoid the crowds and hiked hotel rates, than this might be the best time for you. Many of the luxury hotels offer slashed deals and restaurants that are often difficult to find reservations are wide open.

During the entire month of August, travelers will also find that many restaurants like Commander’s Palace  also offer “COOLinary” prix-fixe deals which are multi-course lunch specials for $20 or less and dinner for $39 or less.

Fall - Calm and Cool before the storm

In fall you can expect more pleasant weather with daily highs in the mid 80s to low 70s and thinner crowds. Although hurricane season in New Orleans poses a threat from June through November, however severe storms are rare.

Winter -

Winter is a sweet spot to avoid crowds, score solid deals on flights and hotels, and see the city decorated in holiday cheer. The winter months of December and January boast daily highs averaging in the low 60s and daily lows in the 40s.

Crawfish Season?

Although there is not an official crawfish season as there can be with shrimp or crab, from March until June you will find the mudbugs seasoned, sauteed, boiled and fried from joint to joint across town. The city has an entire event dedicated to the mudbugs The Crawfish Festival goes on from May 3-5, boasting over 30 musicians, dancing, and crawfish cooked up any way imaginable.

If you are looking for some crawfish in the off season hunt down the closest Ice House and there’s bound to be a boil going.

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Where to Land

New Orleans Lakefront Airport

New Orleans Lakefront Airport

  • Open 24-hour for VFR and VOR GPS

  • No landing fees

  • US Customs available 24-hour

  • 3 runways with maximum length of 6880ft

Airport History

Lakefront Airport was built in the 1930's in true Art Deco Fasion and at the time was considered and architectural masterpiece. It was the first major airport in the region, and served proudly as a general aviation airport to this day. Inside the terminal building, travelers would find an array Art Deco pieces, featuring murals by artist Xavier Gonzalez and friezes by Enrique R. Alferez.

 

What to do in the big easy?

 

Museums & Places of Interest


Where to stay in New Orleans

Neighborhoods

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The French Quarter

SETTLED: 1718

  • VIBE: Romantic, Jazzy and Mysterious

  • KNOWN FOR: Bohemian charm, Jackson Square history, Steamboat cruises, Bourbon Street Bars and fun, Old-world architecture

The Garden District

SETTLED: 1833

  • VIBE: Manicured, Prim and Proper, Charming

  • KNOWN FOR: Grand mansions, Magazine Street shopping, Audubon Park and Zoo, the St. Charles Streetcar


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Marginy & Bywater

SETTLED: 1806

  • VIBE: Hipster, Colorful, and laid-back

  • KNOWN FOR: Marigny Opera House, Colorful Creole cottages, Washington Square Park, and Frenchmen Street music scene

Warehouse District

SETTLED: 19th century-industrial area

  • VIBE: Artsy, sophisticated and trendy

  • KNOWN FOR: James Beard Award-Winning Chefs, Julia Street or Gallery Row, National World War II Museum, Mardi Gras World, the Convention Center

Hotels