New Orleans Information

Tulane University School of Medicine is located in the Central Business district, within walking distance of the historic French Quarter and Canal Street, and close to the Mississippi River and scenic St. Charles Avenue. New Orleans is one of America's most livable and interesting cities, a harmonious blend of old and new.

Cradled within a crescent on the the lower Mississippi River, New Orleans began as a French colony in 1718. It was ruled alternately by the French and Spanish until the Louisiana Purchase by the United States in 1803. The French Quarter, or Vieux Carré, is the site of the original settlement. The Quarter streets remain essentially as they were 250 years ago. Much of the city's charm is reflected here in its architecture, language, cuisine and unique traditions.

From the Vieux Carré, the city spreads to other areas, each with distinctive culture, architecture, and traditions. The Garden District is a magnificent assemblage of ante-bellum and Victorian mansions. Other popular residential areas are found in the uptown university section and along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain.

Enthusiasts of boating, fishing, tennis, biking, roller-blading, jogging, and other outdoor activities appreciate the year round mild climate. Numerous 5K and 10K races are scheduled throughout the year. Cultural offerings include symphony, theater, opera, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the nationally-acclaimed D-day Museum, the world-class Audubon Zoo and the Aquarium of the Americas. The city is also home to the New Orleans Saints NFL football team, and the New Orleans Zephyrs AAA baseball team, and the New Orleans Brass Ice Hockey Team.

Cultural and recreational opportunities abound. Residents may take advantage of numerous recreational programs and facilities. Both Audubon Park and City Park are within easy reach of the medical school. Tickets to Tulane University football and basketball games are free to Tulane University students and are available at discounted prices to members of the University community.

Southeast Louisiana's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and it's abundant bayous, lakes, and rivers make it a paradise for seafood lovers. The world-famous cuisine of this city, a unique blend of French, Spanish, Caribbean, African, Latin American and Southern US influences, is served in restaurants ranging from elegant, old-line establishments to small, family owned ethnic and neighborhood favorites.

New Orleans is an extremely affordable city. Reasonably priced housing of all kinds is widely available. Abundant opportunities for free or inexpensive recreation include beautiful urban parks, street musicians and artists, and the city's hundreds of National Historic Register landmarks, streets and neighborhoods.

New Orleans Links

City of New Orleans Official Site
New Orleans City Council
New Orleans Public Library
New Orleans International Airport

NOLA Live - New Orleans' Home Page
Yahoo! Get Local: New Orleans, LA 70112
The Weather Channel - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA [CityLink]
New Orleans French Quarter
The Superdome

Arts & Culture

New Orleans Virtual Concert Line New Orleans concert, live music and venue listing
Arts Council Of New Orleans
Louisiana Division of the Arts
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)
The Official New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Web Site
New Orleans Opera Association
Musica da Camera
State Library of Louisiana
The Gumbo Pages - A musical and cultural information source about New Orleans
New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center

Sports & Recreation

New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Hornets
New Orleans Voodoo (arena football)
Zephyrs Baseball
New Orleans Bicycle Club
Audubon Institute (Aquarium, Zoo, Audubon Park, others)

Television & Radio Stations

WWL Channel 4, CBS
WDSU Channel 6, NBC
WYES Channel 12, PBS
WGNO Channel 26, ABC
WLAE-TV Channel 32, PBS
WUPL Channel 54, UPN
WWOZ 90.7FM - Blues, Jazz, Cajun, Caribbean, and more

Newspapers & Weeklies

Times-Picayune
OffBeat Magazine
Gambit - Best Of New Orleans

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