Local Seasons:
Spring tends to be the busiest time of year in this festive city due to Mardi Gras, although, with the exception of the summer, most seasons have a high volume of tourists. Spring and fall tend to offer the most comfortable weather, allowing visitors the opportunity of enjoying the many historic and unique sites of the city. With daytime temperatures averaging near 60 F in the spring, and near 70 F in the fall, it's a perfect time for exploring everything the city has to offer. Whether strolling through the French Quarter, stopping at the world famous Café du Monde for coffee and beignets, or partying on Bourbon Street, New Orleans offers a multitude of choices for any taste.
Getting There:
By Air
New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)
900 Airline Highway
Kenner, LA 70062
504 464-2650
Located approximately 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans and Bourbon Street, the airport is served by many of the national and internationally known airlines as well as by certain local and regional carriers.
Ground Transportation
Car rental, taxi, and limousine service is readily available at both the airport as well as downtown.
By Train
Amtrak
1001 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70113
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus:
Greyhound
1001 Loyola Ave.
New Orleans LA 70113
504- 524-7571
Getting Around:
Depending on where the visitor is staying, walking can be an easy method of transportation, particularly in the French Quarter. Other forms of transportation are available as well:
Bus
Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
504-248-3900
St. Charles Streetcar
A national historic monument
The Streetcar rambles along a 13 mile loop from Canal Street, along St. Charles Avenue in the Garden District, past Audubon Park to Carrollton uptown.
There is also a streetcar along the riverfront, where trolleys make ten stops between the Convention Center and Esplanade Avenue.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January
President' Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25
New Year's Eve, December 31
