New Orleans, Louisiana
In 2018 the Crescent City of New Orleans marks 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 - Cafe du Monde Opens
1901 - Louis Armstrong is Born
1914 - Audobon 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