![]() ![]() As a result, tourism is a major part of the local economy.ġ6) Most people don’t enunciate New Orleans when pronouncing it. In 2017, over 17 million visitors came to New Orleans and contributed $8 billion to the local economy. This French saying translates to “let the good times roll” – which really sums up the vibe of this great city!ġ5) New Orleans is one of the Top 10 U.S destinations for visitors. This shortlist is sure to amuse and amaze you.ġ4) The city motto of New Orleans is “Laissez les bon temps rouler”. There is a long list of surprising and fun facts about New Orleans. It goes without saying that taking safety precautions and traveling in couples or groups is the best way to see this city. It’s a city that, while vibrant and fun, has a seedy underbelly. Due to the below sea level location of the city, most of the homes are instead raised off the ground.ġ3) The crime rate in New Orleans is three times that of the national average. The greater New Orleans region spans eight parishes, but the inner city is mostly Orleans Parish.ġ2) Many American homes have basements – but not in New Orleans. This is mainly due to the fact that – made obvious by its name – it was originally meant to be the location for a canal.ĩ) The Louisiana State Museum is home to the death mask of Napoleon Bonaparte, which was cast a day after his death in 1821 on the island of St Helena.ġ0) NOLA’s St Louis Cathedral is the oldest operating cathedral in the United States.ġ1) Louisiana is the only state in the U.S that isn’t divided into counties. This links back to the nickname many give to the French – “frog eaters”.ħ)The original streets of the city’s French Quarter are all named after French royalty and nobility.Ĩ) New Orleans’ Canal Street was once the widest street in the world. It was named craps due to its original name of “crapaud”, which is the French word for “frog”. ![]() Here’s a selection of some of the most fascinating.Ħ) The game of poker originated in New Orleans, as did the game craps. There are so many super interesting facts about New Orleans. ![]()
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