6 Ways To Enjoy New Orleans In Winter

New Orleans has its own personality any time of the year, but the winter season in the Big Easy offers visitors a chance to experience attractions that aren’t offered during the peak summer months.

New Orleans is not only one of the largest cities in Louisiana, but is also the Gulf of Mexico’s busiest northern port since the early 1700s. The city was founded by the French and was bought by the United States in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase.

With its roots in the French culture, New Orleans has a distinct Creole history and culture, and its mixed French, Haitian, Spanish, African American and Native American influences can be found on every street.  Even the devastating floods of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 couldn’t keep this unique and historic city down.

Besides the rousing…