New Orleans, Louisiana

In 2018 the Crescent City of New Orleans marked its 300th anniversary!

Interesting New Orleans History

1718 - New Orleans is founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville

1803 - The U.S. buys New Orleans as part of the Louisiana Purchase

1815 - Andrew Jackson's forces win the War of 1812's Battle of New Orleans

1857 - The Mystick Krewe of Comus throws the first Mardi Gras parade

1862 - Union soldiers capture New Orleans in the Civil War

1862 - Café du Monde Opens

1901 - Louis Armstrong is Born

1914 - Audubon Zoo is established

1970 - First New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Held

2018 - New Orleans celebrates its 300th birthday

Getting to New Orleans

Major Airport - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Airport code - MSY

Cruise lines - Carnival Cruise Line

Train service - Amtrak