Now that more and more people are
getting vaccinated, the pursuit of vacation is on the horizon. After 14 months of lockdown, sitting at the
computer and deciding where to travel next is sure to be a daunting task.
Thankfully, LawnStarter ranked 200 U.S. cities based on
attractions, activities, and bang for your buck ratio. Unsurprisingly, New
Orleans was in the top 10. C'mon, $8 daiquiris; duh!
Between historic hotels, swamp
tours, and live music everywhere, it's obvious that New Orleans is a summer hot
spot. Whether you live in the Big Easy, or are just visiting, New Orleans has
something fun and unique to distract you from the summer heat every day of the
week! In honor of the city opening up more and more, consider hitting Bourbon
Street for a night out and let the crowded chaos serve as a reprieve from
quarantine. On a budget? Attend free concerts…pretty much everywhere. Take a
walk down Frenchmen Street and enjoy live music from musicians on every corner.
In fact, pack a blanket and some drinks and head to the New Orleans Jazz Museum
for free live jazz on Tuesdays. Everyone knows that New Orleans has the best
nightlife and gourmet dining around, but this might be the summer to
re-appreciate all of the little things that make New Orleans so special, which
weren't in reach this past year. An activity as simple as taking the streetcar
can be a magical summer memory. Ride along St. Charles and romanticize the
beautiful architecture (between swatting bugs. What? It's the South; there are
bugs!) Make a day of it by hopping off at Audubon Park and taking a stroll
around the park—dog, kids, cooler, the whole deal. It's summer! Pick up your
favorite po-boy from Adams Street on the way home.
Needless to say, it's so exciting
to get back to summer shenanigans in the humidity, but it is important to
remember that a lot of folks are still not vaccinated and that we are not 100%
back to normal yet. In some cases, people with compromised immune systems may
take longer to develop a defense to COVID-19. We just lived through a pandemic,
y'all. Getting back to normal may come with equal amount of stress and anxiety
as there was last March. So, while we are readjusting, it's important to the
protect each other and invest in the safety of our community by acing with
empathy. That way, we can get back to storming the streets with a neck full of
beads!
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