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Join ATA in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Travel Trade Show, September 29 The Big Easy is a nickname from the dawn of jazz. Jazz musicians at the turn of the century were fond of nicknames and a dance hall by that name existed in the early 1900's, according to jazz historians, but the location is uncertain. There have been many story variations on the Big Easy it's just like anything else in New Orleans; it just is. The Big Easy is New Orleans with our gentle and relaxed pace of life for which New Orleans is best known. New Orleans encompasses 4,190 square miles or 10, 850 square km and is approximately 90 miles from the mouth of the Mississippi River. Step back in time and take a stroll in the French Quarter, Jackson Square, visit the plantations, or take a swamp tour. The architecture and ambiance of New Orleans is unsurpassed. Activities in New Orleans? French Quarter,
Riverfront, Music Clubs, Shopping, Garden District,
More facts about New Orleans 33,022 - Hotel Rooms in the Metropolitan area 200 - Limousines and buses 1,600 - Taxis serving downtown New Orleans Climate Spring High 78 - Low 59 Summer High 81 - Low 72 Fall High 79 - Low 60 Winter High 63 - Low 44 Mardi Gras Info Total Parade Viewers - 6,135,890 Locals - 2,910,000 Day Trippers or visitors staying overnight with friends - 2,240,000 Tourist staying in hotels - 985,890 |