If you’re wanting to take a trip to an exciting and exotic location all while staying in the United States, you might want to consider booking a flight to New Orleans. With so much unique culture and history in the area, it can feel like you’re in a completely foreign place with old-world charm amid the comforts of home.

To help you in planning your upcoming trip and having an amazing time, here are three tips for visiting New Orleans for the first time.

Consider Your Options For Transportation

When visiting a new city for the first time, it’s common to be unsure about how you’ll get from here to there. In some places, it makes sense to rent a car and just drive yourself. But according to Zachary Laks, a contributor to Fodors.com, it can be a real waste of time and money to rent a car while in New Orleans.

Not only are many things in the city within walking distance—and the buildings and architecture are very worth seeing from street-level on your feet—but it’s also easy to take a bike or streetcar to any location that you may not be up to walking to. Also, you want to avoid any situation where you might be drinking and then getting behind the wheel of a rental car, as this type of car accident is one no one wants to have happen.

Know The Laws About Alcohol

Because so much of the culture of New Orleans centers around partying and having a good time, their law about alcohol and consumption might be different than the ones you’re used to.

According to Andrew Paul, a contributor to Thrillist.com, New Orleans open container laws are generally more relaxed than in other places. As long as you drink isn’t in a glass or metal container and your drink is covered, you can take it from the bar to the street and almost anywhere else. Just make sure, however, that you properly dispose of your container once you’re done as to show respect for the city you’re visiting.

Venture Outside The French Quarter

While the French Quarter might be a big draw for you to come and visit New Orleans, there’s so much more to do and see in the area than just sticking to this small portion of the city.

According to Josh Laskin, a contributor to Travel and Leisure, you can go to the Jazz National Park, the National World War II Museum, Frenchman Street, Crescent Park, and so much more.

If you’re thinking about going to New Orleans for the first time, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you plan your trip and ensure that you have a fun, safe, and unforgettable time while in the Big Easy

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