Top 10 New Orleans

Let the good times roll! New Orleans is a constant mosaic of color and life, and this top 10 e-guide puts all the fun at your fingertips. Find the best live music venues and attend colorful festivals and events. Visit must-see museums and galleries, view the city's many architectural highlights, and discover new places to shop or browse. Our insider tips help you find fun places for children and outline the top hotels and restaurants to make your trip unforgettable.

A fusion of African, Caribbean and European cultures, New Orleans is a place unlike any other: the birthplace of jazz, home to a tempting food scene, and host of one of the world's biggest and best festivals.

Whether you want to attend the world's biggest party, tour the historic architecture of the French Quarter, or pay homage to the birthplace of jazz, your DK Eyewitness travel guide ensures you experience all that New Orleans has to offer.