Nicknamed “The Big Easy” or “Crescent City”, New Orleans, Louisiana is located on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. It is divided into 17 Wards, Uptown, Downtown, and the West Bank. New Orleans is rich in culture originating from African, American, European, and French roots. With their rich history, New Orleans is full of festivities and great food.
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome once kept thousands of New Orleanians during Hurricane Katrina in 2005.