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New Orlean's main tourist spots have in large part survived the worst of Hurricane Katrina.

The French Quarter, luckily, was built on a higher elevation than other parts of the "gumbo bowl" around which much of the city arose. Therefore it was relatively untouched by the fierce flooding that devastated the rest of the city.

Other areas of this colorful city are gradually returning to normal. Folks are moving back into many areas as older homes are cleaned up and those too damaged for are rebuilt. The year round visits of tourists is a major reason for the resurrection of this Southern belle. Despite the hardships, the soulful spirit of joy that has always glowed in New Orleans is alive and well.

With a colorful history, a laid-back attitude, some of the country's best restaurants and hottest jazz, you'll quickly discover why they still call it the Big Easy ...

New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau - The official site with what's on and what's happening, complete visitor's guide, online restaurant and hotel reservations, Mardi Gras info, pictures, maps, news releases and feature stories.

Lonely Planet: New Orleans - The premier travel guide takes on the Big Easy with engaging info on the city's top attractions including the French Quarter and the Voodoo Museum, along with local events, getting around, and things to do off the beaten track.

The Best of New Orleans - A guide to New Orleans culture, music and nightlife, events and festivals, plus news and feature articles; although the slow loading time over 56k may make you want to bolt. Wait.

At New Orleans - With lots of well-presented resources and links to arts and culture, attractions, food and hotels, maps, plantation tours and river cruises, and lots more.

NOLA.com: Everything New Orleans - Get the live picture of what's going on this minute via Web cams set up on Bourbon Street, at oyster bars, and other interesting views around town.

Satchmo.com - A fan site dedicated to jazz great Louis Armstrong with a great resource page leading to live music stations on the Net, along with other music links to New Orleans jazz history and current events, concerts.

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