Why visit
Why Travel to New Orleans with LABUSA Travel
The Birthplace of Jazz & Living Culture
New Orleans is unlike any other city in America — the birthplace of jazz, with legendary live-music venues, brass bands, and a blend of French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean heritage on every corner. LABUSA Travel turns that culture into a curated, meaningful journey.
World-Famous Creole Cuisine & Festivals
Gumbo, jambalaya, po’boys, and beignets, plus year-round festivals from Mardi Gras to Jazz Fest — New Orleans is one of America’s great culinary and celebration capitals. We build itineraries around the flavors and events your group will love.
Heritage & Group Travel Expertise
African American heritage tours, cultural-immersion programs, faith-based and educational travel, family reunions, and corporate retreats — with hotel blocks, ground transport, tours, and group dining handled end to end.
Top places to visit
Top Places to Visit
in New Orleans
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The French Quarter
The historic heart of New Orleans and one of America’s most famous neighborhoods — Jackson Square, Royal Street, hidden courtyards, local artists and performers, and centuries of French and Spanish architecture, all within walking distance.
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Bourbon Street
World-renowned for its live-music venues, restaurants, bars, and entertainment, Bourbon Street pulses through the French Quarter. Daytime strolls and lively evenings offer two distinctly different New Orleans experiences.
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Jackson Square & St. Louis Cathedral
One of the city’s most iconic landmarks — street artists, musicians, and cultural events framed by the triple spires of St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States.
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Frenchmen Street & Live Jazz
Locals’ favorite for authentic music, Frenchmen Street in Faubourg Marigny is widely regarded as the best place to experience live jazz, blues, and brass bands away from the tourist crowds.
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Garden District & Streetcars
Ride the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar past the Garden District’s grand mansions, oak-lined streets, and elegant Southern architecture — a graceful glimpse of the city’s storied past.
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Steamboat on the Mississippi
Experience the mighty Mississippi aboard a traditional paddlewheel steamboat, with live jazz, dining cruises, historical narration, and scenic views of the New Orleans skyline and riverfront.
Before you go
New Orleans
Travel Guide & Tips
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Best Time to Visit New Orleans
Best months: February–May and October–November.
Spring brings pleasant temperatures and major festivals, including French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest. Mardi Gras season in late winter is the city’s most exciting time; summer is warm and lively with cultural events; and fall offers comfortable weather with fewer crowds.
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Experiences & Activities
- Live jazz on Frenchmen Street and at historic Preservation Hall
- French Quarter and Garden District walking tours
- Mississippi River steamboat and dining cruises
- Creole and Cajun food tours and cooking classes
- African American heritage — Tremé, Congo Square, the Backstreet Cultural Museum
- Swamp and bayou airboat eco-tours
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New Orleans Travel Tips
- Spring festival season books early — reserve hotels and tours well ahead
- Explore by neighborhood — the French Quarter, Marigny, Tremé, the Garden District
- Ride the St. Charles streetcar instead of driving downtown
- Don’t miss beignets and cafe au lait — a New Orleans morning tradition
- Let LABUSA coordinate group transport between the Quarter, Garden District, and riverfront
Signature experiences
Signature New Orleans
Experiences
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African American Heritage & the Birthplace of Jazz
New Orleans offers some of the most significant African American cultural experiences in the country — the Tremé Historic District (one of America’s oldest Black communities), Congo Square, the Backstreet Cultural Museum, and Preservation Hall, where the traditions of jazz, brass bands, and second lines live on. A cornerstone of LABUSA Travel’s heritage and African Diaspora programs.
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Creole & Cajun Cuisine
Savor the dishes that made New Orleans a culinary capital — gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, po’boys, and beignets — through Creole cooking classes, food-tasting tours, historic-restaurant experiences, and local market visits curated for your group.
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Outdoor Adventures & Swamp Tours
Beyond the city, explore Louisiana’s wild side with guided swamp and bayou airboat tours — alligator sightings, wildlife viewing, and cypress wetlands — plus City Park, Audubon Park, and riverfront walks for a breath of the outdoors.
LABUSA Travel specializes in heritage and group travel planning for African American heritage tours, cultural-immersion programs, educational and faith-based groups, family reunions, and corporate retreats. We design customized New Orleans experiences that celebrate the city’s music, cuisine, history, and traditions — tailored to your group’s interests, schedule, and budget.
From custom itineraries and hotel blocks to ground transport, ticketing, and group dining, we handle the end-to-end logistics — including French Quarter walking tours, jazz and music excursions, culinary tours, Mississippi River cruises, and festival travel packages — so your travelers can focus on the experience. Every LABUSA Travel journey is purpose-driven, built around connection, culture, and meaning.
Common questions
New Orleans
Travel FAQs
- How many days should I spend in New Orleans?
- Most visitors spend 3 to 5 days exploring the city's neighborhoods, attractions, culinary scene, and cultural experiences. Heritage and music-focused groups often add time for Tremé, Frenchmen Street, and a Mississippi River cruise.
- What is New Orleans famous for?
- New Orleans is known for jazz music, Mardi Gras, Creole and Cajun cuisine, historic architecture, African American heritage, and its one-of-a-kind cultural traditions.
- Is New Orleans family-friendly?
- Yes. In addition to its music and culinary scene, the city offers museums, parks, riverboat cruises, swamp tours, and educational attractions that make it a great destination for families and group travel.