Shaded patios offer an escape from the outside world. Sitting in one of the city's many music clubs, you can hear echoes of Louis Armstrong and others who invented jazz. New Orleanians always are cooking up something spicy-gumbos, crawfish and jambalaya. These charms are pleasantly addictive. They make permanent New Orleanians out of many who planned only a brief stay.
Music is definitely the language of New Orleans.
The Neville Brothers, Harry Connick Jr., and other lesser known talents play everything from Dixieland to New Orleans funk to Cajun zydeco. You can dance at a different music club every night of the week. Each Spring, the Jazz and Heritage Festival attracts thousands from throughout the world. Even before Cajun food became the rage, New Orleans chefs were known throughout the world. The food is as delectable and unique as the music.