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Airports in Atlanta
The state capital of US state of Georgia, Atlanta is served by two
airports. They are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (or the Atlanta Airport or
Hartsfield-Jackson) is located 7 miles away from Atlanta's central business
district. Some part of it is situated among some unincorporated areas in
Fulton and Clayton counties and the remaining is situated within the city
limits of Atlanta. The airport offers scheduled flight connectivity to
almost all parts of the US and several major destinations worldwide. The
airport is properly connected to all parts of the city through a consistent
network of roadways, the airport’s own metro service, car rental services
and ATL SkyTrain. Another airport serving the city of Atlanta is
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. It is in the city of Chamblee and serves only
domestic flights.
Explore New Orleans
Famous for the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812, New Orleans is
the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana and a
major port in the US. The city is a hotbed of French and Spanish Creole
architecture and culinary arts, and is also the birthplace of Jazz music.
The city gets top marks for its annual celebrations of Mardi Gras festival.
For those interested in the city’s architecture, New Orleans features a
large number of shotgun and the bungalow style houses in addition to Creole
cottages and American townhouses.
Things to do in New Orleans
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans
The holiday of Mardi Gras is an annual, two-week-long celebration in New
Orleans. It runs two weeks before and through Shrove Tuesday, the day
before Ash Wednesday and features one major parade every day. The best of
these parades is reserved for last 5 days as the city is immersed in
masquerade balls.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (or Jazz Fest)
The Jazz Fest is a popular daytime music event celebrated between the last
weekend of April and first weekend of May. It features music performances
of several other music genres too but is focused on Jazz music. A major
tourist attraction, it makes the city richer by nearly USD 300 million
every year.
Jackson Square
Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans. It
is etched in the history of the US because it is where Louisiana was
acceded to the country’s map after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. The
square’s northern side features three 18th-century colonial-era buildings,
none more famous than the St. Louis Cathedral that was designated as a
minor Basilica by Pope Paul VI.
Best Time to Fly to New Orleans
The best time to fly to New Orleans is from February to May. During this
time, the temperature is at 70 to 80 deg F, and city celebrates Mardi Gras,
French Quarter Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and New
Orleans Wine & Food Experience during this period.