9 Reasons Why People From New Orleans Are The Best Kind of People You’ll Ever Meet
Kezia Kamenetz
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With so much hard stuff going on in the world around us, there is one thing that keeps a smile on my face – thinking about the people in New Orleans. There are some amazing people living in New Orleans, and they are the best folks you will ever meet. Here are some reasons why the residents of New Orleans will always have a special place in my heart.
1) They’ll give you the shirt off their back if you need it.
2) Creativity is king.
3) Nothing kills the party here.
4) We take our food really really seriously.
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5) We look each other in the eye and say hello as we pass in the street.
6) We lean on each other for support.
7) It takes nothing to get people up and dancing.
8) Making your home beautiful is important.
9) We know how to make sure you are remembered right.
Why do you love the Big Easy, and what do you think is so special about the people in New Orleans? Let us know what you think! We love to hear your stories about why New Orleans is one of the most unique cities in America, and a special place to live.
9 Reasons Why New Orleans Is The Most Unique City In America
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From festivals to museums to historical sights, and more, here are some of the best attractions in New Orleans that belong on your list.
- Audubon Aquarium
- NOLA Gondola Llc
- Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
- St. Louis Cathedral
- BK Historic House and Gardens
- Studio Be
- New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
- Jackson Square
- Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
- New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
- Longue Vue House & Gardens
Be sure to check out this article telling you more about these attractions in New Orleans.
Aside from the people, what else is New Orleans known for?
Of course, the people in New Orleans are what makes this city great, but here are some more things New Orleans is known for that will make you fall in love with the city:
- The French Quarter
- Bourbon Street
- Streetcars
- Mardi Gras
- Po’boys
- The Saints
- Historic Neighborhoods
- Music
- Cemeteries
- Gumbo
- The art
- Beignets
We encourage you to visit our website to discover more things that New Orleans is known for.
What are some fun facts about New Orleans?
Did you know that dental floss was invented in New Orleans? It’s true! Here are some more fun facts about New Orleans that might surprise you:
- The creation of poker is linked to New Orleans
- New Orleans City Park is the largest municipal park in the US
- The first cocktail was invented in New Orleans
- Cotton Candy was invented by a dentist in New Orleans
- St. Louis Cathedral is the oldest operating cathedral in the US
- New Orleans had the first opera in the US
- Antoine’s is the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the US
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