2010 Annual Conference

About New Orleans, Did you Know . . . .

New Orleans Nicknames
Of all the nicknames New Orleans has, the "Big Easy" and the "Crescent City" are certainly the most well known. The origins of "Big Easy" go back to the turn of the century and a famed dance hall of that name. Eventually, the nickname transferred to the city as a whole, referring to the gentle pace of life for which New Orleans is known. As for the "Crescent City," during the 19th century, new neighborhoods expanded outward from what is now known as the French Quarter, following the great curve of the Mississippi, and thus giving New Orleans a crescent shape.

New Orleans Visitor's Bureau

Attractions and Landmarks

• French Quarter / Bourbon Street
• The Audubon Zoo / Aquarium of Americas
• Garden District / St. Charles Avenue
• Jackson Square
• St. Louis Cathedral
• French Market
• Oak Alley Plantation
• Harrah's New Orleans Casino
• Pat O'Briens Bar