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New Orleans is a city in the U.S state of Louisiana. It was founded in 1718 by the French Mississippi Company. Named after Philippe II, Duke of Orleans, it is one of the oldest cities in the United States. In 1723, it became the third capital of French colonial Louisiana. In 1763, the French colony was ceded to the Spanish Empire and British tried to conquer it during the war of 1812. But were defeated by American forces. By 1840, the city became the wealthiest city in the nation and was ranked as the third most populous city in the state. Till 1960, the city was considered as the top fifteen largest cities in the U.S. But later, its position plunged to 35. Known as the "most unique city" in America, it is a major U.S. port city and the largest city in the state.
Area & Location: New Orleans is a city in the U.S state of Louisiana. It was founded in 1718 by the French Mississippi Company. Named after Philippe II, Duke of Orleans, it is one of the oldest cities in the United States. In 1723, it became the third capital of French colonial Louisiana. In 1763, the French colony was ceded to the Spanish Empire and British tried to conquer it during the war of 1812. But were defeated by American forces. By 1840, the city became the wealthiest city in the nation and was ranked as the third most populous city in the state. Till 1960, the city was considered as the top fifteen largest cities in the U.S. But later, its position plunged to 35. Known as the "most unique city" in America, it is a major U.S. port city and the largest city in the state.
Tourist Attractions: The historical as well as recreational centers in the city attract tourists from the entire globe.
Transportation: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the main airport that serves the city. Lakefront Airport- a small, general aviation airport
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and New Orleans Downtown Heliport also serve the city. The New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, the main railroad provides access to the city. New Orleans Regional Transit Authority that provides bus service is the other public transportation in the city. Streetcars, light rail routes include the other transportation in the city. The intercity expressways, highways and bridges constitute the wide road network in the city.
Hotels: The city hotels are known for multicultural cuisine and offers variety of dishes that make them unique. It mainly provides sea foods and other items like beignets, square-shaped fried pastries also called French doughnuts, Po'boy and Italian Muffalettas; Gulf oysters on the half-shell, boiled crawfish and other seafood. Being a popular tourist destination, its hotels are packed with tourists every time. Some of its notable hotels include Le Pavillon Hotel, Homewood Suites New Orleans, Hotel St. Marie, Hotel Monaco, Renaissance Arts Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter, Hotel Maison De Ville, Omni Royal Orleans, Drury Inn and Suites New Orleans, The Pelham,
JW Marriott Hotel New Orleans, Astor Crowne Plaza - French Quarter, The Lafayette Hotel, Monteleone Hotel and Place d'Armes Hotel.
Places of Attraction: The city has many major tourist attractions. French Quarter with many popular hotels and bars, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market,
New Orleans Mint-a museum, National D-Day Museum, Natchez -an authentic steamboat, Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans Museum of Art, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Audubon Park, the Audubon Zoo, the Aquarium of the Americas Saint Louis Cemetery, Metairie Cemetery, Longue Vue House and Gardens, the New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park -one of the largest oak trees in the world and Audubon Park are the interesting sites to be visited in the city. A ride on St. Charles Streetcar gives an excellent sightseeing opportunity.
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