New Orleans Welcomes
The 35th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education
May 30 - June 3, 2023
The 35th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education will return to the Big Easy! Get ready for five days of amazing conference sessions, networking, community outreach, and fun. Experience all things NOLA while expanding your mind during NCORE. All sessions will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel, at Two Poydras Street.
A timeless city with a unique way of life, New Orleans is a city where cultures collide in a brilliant explosion of flavors, emotions, and sounds. New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, home to Creole cuisine and rich with history and culture. The picturesque Big Easy calls curious minds to sweet sounds of jazz and the enchanting aroma of savory spices. New Orleans is an enticing, culturally rich haven…a sensory overload…an authentic experience.
Get to Know NOLA
Eat
Something's always cooking in New Orleans! Here is a guide to the Crescent City's many…
Getting Around New Orleans
You'll be able to access all the diverse neighborhoods New Orleans has to offer.
Learn About NOLA
Here we are. Come explore. Our city has some of the most interesting architecture, food and…
Request a Guide
Request a copy of New Orleans' Official Visitors Guide. Find all the local flavors, family fun…
Downtown New Orleans Map
We're all about walkability. See how close our major attractions, hotels and venues are with our bird's-eye-view map of downtown New Orleans. Click…
Calendar
Like our po-boys, our events calendar for the year is overstuffed. Here are events grouped by when they are happening and what type.
Trip Planning
Here you’ll find a comprehensive guide to NOLA neighborhoods (we call them faubourgs) with information on what makes each unlike the other or anyplace else for that matter.
Nightlife
As the birthplace of jazz and cocktails and the host of Mardi Gras, the best bars in New Orleans come alive at night. Click here to find the city's best evening attractions.