{"id":29629,"date":"2020-11-30T21:48:47","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T02:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/?p=29629"},"modified":"2020-12-17T23:01:21","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T04:01:21","slug":"5-things-to-do-in-new-orleans-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/world\/29629\/5-things-to-do-in-new-orleans-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things To Do in New Orleans in the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

This winter will probably be very different than any other winter we had in our lifetime. However, despite the challenges, December will still be the most magical month of the year, especially if you go to Louisiana. Choosing to visit the \u201cBirthplace of Jazz\u201d (one of the nicknames of New Orleans) in winter is a great choice. Why? Because you\u2019ll be able to go on beautiful walking tours and boat cruises without the usual heat and humidity. There are plenty of magical ways to enjoy New Orleans in the Winter. Here are just a  few…<\/span><\/p>\n

Things To Do in New Orleans in the Winter:<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Get a Glimpse of the History and Culture of New Orleans<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re a first time visitor, we always recommend getting a glimpse of your destination\u2019s history and culture. The best place to start is to visit The Historic New Orleans Collection. <\/span><\/p>\n

This wonderful museum <\/span><\/a>is located in the heart of the famous French Quarter (I\u2019ll delve into Frenchmen street later below). It focuses on the history and culture of New Orleans and its surrounding Gulf South.  <\/span><\/p>\n

What will you see in this museum? Mainly artifacts and visuals of the War of 1812, Tennesee Williams, Jazz, brass bands, and an amazing collection of Louisiana\u2019s history (with many beautiful paintings). <\/span><\/p>\n

Where to Stay in New Orleans?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Before we delve deeper into what to do in New Orleans in the Winter, do you already have a place to stay? There are a number of great hotels in the city, but one of my favorites is <\/span>The Higgins Hotel<\/b>, which is located just across another wonderful museum you should visit, The National WWII Museum. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The Higgins Hotel. Photo by Higgins Hotel NOLA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Higgins Hotel is currently rated #1 on TripAdvisor, with around 250 five-star reviews. It\u2019s also rated as the #1 Best value to stay in New Orleans (out of 420 places). It’s also the recipient of the coveted four-diamond award by the American Automobile Association<\/a> (AAA).<\/span><\/p>\n

This unique Hotel features a distinct 1940s theme and is located perfectly in the heart of the city\u2019s exciting Arts & Warehouse District. There are more than 25 art galleries in the area, a bunch of museums, and delicious restaurants. <\/span><\/p>\n

Check out this video showcasing The Higgins:<\/strong><\/p>\n