
Say “New Orleans” and you think immediately of the French Quarter, Mardi Gras and jazz. But there’s more to New Orleans than Mardi Gras — and “the Quarter” is just a fraction of what the city offers to those who live here.
Known as the most European city in America, history and culture are a part of the rich fabric of life in New Orleans. New Orleans neighborhoods preserve a unique architectural past and reflect the diversity of their contemporary residents. Residence options range from newly rehabbed urban lofts in the Warehouse District to the distinctive older homes, apartments and duplexes of Uptown, Mid-City and the Garden District — with abundant shopping, outdoor recreation, and cultural activities nearby in each.
The music and cuisine for which the city is famous is found not just in tourist destinations, but in even the most out-of-the-way places throughout the city. New Orleans is known for entertainment and night life, and world-class musicians of every genre perform in clubs, cabarets and concert halls throughout the city on a nightly basis. And few American cities rival New Orleans for the quality, quantity, and variety of restaurants, bars, bistros and coffee houses.
With the rebuilding of New Orleans still occurring, this is a unique period in the city's history. Despite the limited resources, the �lan of the Big Easy is still present in its festivals and events. In the fall, the arts district holds an annual White Linen Night and Art for Art’s Sake. The winter is notorious for Mardi Gras, a two-weeklong event that is famous as the “world's largest party.” During the spring, in addition to our renowned Jazz Fest, there are smaller festivals like French Quarter Fest and Creole Tomato Fest. Travel a few miles out of the city, and it opens up the world of South Louisiana, known for its food and culture. The restaurants in New Orleans are hard to rival those in any other part of the country. Doing your residency here in New Orleans will enable you to partake of the fine dining and the unique, spirited culture of Louisiana and will provide you with an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the city's extraordinary renewal.
You’ll seldom have trouble getting friends and relatives to visit you in New Orleans — you’re more likely to have trouble getting them to leave! There is always something going on, day or night, with options to suit all ages: festivals, museums, art shows, zoos, athletic events, outdoor sports… and more. For a short list (just 101 items!) of what New Orleans has to offer you on your off hours, click here.