Jazz on every corner, a paddle steamer on the Mississippi and beignets for breakfast. Here's what New Orleans is like with the family and when to go.
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March, April, October and November are warm and dry, with lots of festivals. Mardi Gras in February or March is spectacular, with family-friendly parades away from the French Quarter. Summer is hot and sticky, and hurricane season peaks from August to October.
Street musicians, balconies and Jackson Square by day. Bourbon Street isn't for children at night.
Hot beignets covered in icing sugar, open almost round the clock.
A paddle steamer cruise on the Mississippi with live jazz.
A boat through the bayou to spot alligators.
Rare white alligators and a Louisiana swamp area.
Old oak trees, Storyland playground and a vintage carousel.
Yes, for families who love music and food. Daytime is very family-friendly, while some areas get rowdy late at night.
Four or five nights, or combine it with Nashville or Memphis on a music road trip.
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Yes, on the parade routes uptown along St. Charles Avenue, where families bring ladders and catch beads. Avoid the French Quarter at night.
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