Here Are 13 Things Everyone In New Orleans Absolutely Loves
Oh, NOLA — if you’ve lived here long enough, the city has certainly challenged you. I think that’s why it’s so important to remember, as often as you can, all the things there are to love about New Orleans — because truly, there are so many things! Here are 13 amazing things to love about New Orleans.
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Growing up in New Orleans, food was never an afterthought. Truly, more often than not, it was the main event! There are some amazing places to eat here--and you definitely don't have to break the bank!
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There's something so amazing about the way people will actually say hello to you here, and mean it. I never worry about sitting in a bar alone--more often than not I'm going to meet someone I know!
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New Orleans is just breathtaking. It's a photographer's paradise. There's just so much to sink into and marvel in here.
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There's an amazing community of people in this city that really know how to take care of each other, even when things are difficult.
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In New Orleans, people never hesitate to let you know how they feel about something or another. It's something I absolutely love about being here.
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Oh wow. There are some truly unique people who call New Orleans their home. And I always feel blessed every time I get to meet them.
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There's this ineffable something about living and breathing in New Orleans that makes it really hard to live anywhere else.
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Wow. New Orleans truly has some of the most amazing people in the country. Creatives, artists, thinkers, and doers--New Orleans has it all!
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In New Orleans, costuming is a way of life--and I just love soaking up all of the creativity!
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Mm...sometimes you just have to dance it out! Luckily New Orleans is there to show you how.
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Of course! Where would New Orleans be without all of the incredible music that was born here?
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Pssst...this is the secret to the cooking. (And why it's hard to eat food anywhere else).
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In New Orleans, Laissez les bon temps roulez is not just a catch phrase. It's a way of life.
What do you love most about New Orleans? What was missing from this list? We love to hear your thoughts and feedback! Let us know what’s to love about New Orleans!
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