The French quarter, Jazz, and Mardi Gras are very popular attractions and things to do in New Orleans. But, there are also plenty of trivia associated with New Orleans which may not brought to focus by the travel information carried in a number of web sites. For a start, here are some of these fun facts about New Orleans.

Sugar is an important ingredient in any modern kitchen and the credit for the invention leading up to this goes to a New Orleanian. The first City that built an Opera House in America was New Orleans but the last City to build a sewer system in America was also New Orleans. In yesteryears, North America's largest slave market existed in New Orleans.

Fun facts about New Orleans

http://www.funtrivia.com/en/subtopics/New-Orleans-83772.html

A number of websites bring you more such interesting information about New Orleans which are informative yet fun. Learning about these can greatly enhance your experience of New Orleans during your visit.

More trivia/fun facts about New Orleans

http://www.travelchannel.com/Places_Trips/Destinations/North_America/United_States/Louisiana/New_Orleans/Fun_Facts

On Canal Street, what is today 'Burger King' was the site of America's first movie theater (possibly the first in the world too). Named Vitascope Hall, the origin of the theater dates back to 1896. Read more such interesting tit bits here:

Interesting tit bits about New Orleans

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60864-i34-k3797382-Fun_Facts_About_New_Orleans-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html

Apart from these there are also interesting facts related to terminology and speech in New Orleans. You can find all of them here:

New Orleans interesting info on terminology and speech

http://www.gumbopages.com/yatspeak.html

New Orleans is a charm when it comes to offering hotels, the New Orleans hotel rates will awe you. If you are the kid of person that travels for leisure and loves to live large then there are luxurious inns and suites. Finding a hotel in this place is easy not to mention the attractions the place has to offer. The inns and hotel suites available are first class, fresh modern styles blended with sophistication in amenities and service makes the place relaxing and inviting.

http://www.kayak.com/New_Orleans-Hotels.Quality_Inn_&_Suites.36243.ksp

What are the features of the Quality Inns & Suites downtown New Orleans?

The Quality Inn And Suites is located in downtown New Orleans, a few blocks away from French Quarter and Bourbon Street. The location of the hotels is what makes it attractive to many people. It is located in a busy area where you can find just about everything you need for your travel.

http://www.venere.com/quality-hotels/new-orleans/quality-inn-suites-downtown/

Why should you visit these hotels?

The first things that will impress you are the New Orleans hotel rates, also:

- They are near the Armstrong international airport

- Concierge service

- Complimentary like coffee and transport

- cable television

More on the place

http://www.maplandia.com/united-states/louisiana/orleans-parish/new-orleans/hotels/quality-inn-suites-downtown/

http://www.hotelhotline.com/hotels-united_states-louisiana-new_orleans-quality_inn_-_suites_downtown.htm

New Orleans a wonderful city in the United States of America is widely preferred by tourists from all over the world. New Orleans traveling experience will be unique to the first time visitors. Various websites provides the pictures of downtown New Orleans to help the travelers to cover all the places.

Downtown New Orleans is surrounded by various museums, parks, Art center, National World War II Museum and you have better transport system to visit various places. Tourists continue to visit this city in North America because apart from wonderful places to visit you will get good food and comfortable stay at New Orleans. Downtown roads are maintained clean and you will have a safety travel throughout New Orleans. For pictures of downtown roads visit

http://www.neworleansdowntown.com/site20.php

Some of the worthy places in downtown are listed here:

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

This large and beautiful Aquarium is one of the top ranked museums in America. You will find around 15,000 sea living creatures here. Especially children love to visit this Aquarium situated at downtown of New Orleans.

For detailed description and pictures of Audubon Aquarium visit

http://www.auduboninstitute.org

http://www.neworleansonline.com/directory/location.php?locationID=1246

Harrah's New Orleans Casino

If you are above the age of 21, then don't miss the most entertaining Casino and nightlife experience at New Orleans. Harrah's New Orleans Casino situated in the Canal Street is a worthy place to enjoy and spend your time cheerfully. Visit the following links and take prior booking for a memorable day at Orleans

http://www.HarrahsNewOrleans.com

http://www.neworleansonline.com/directory/location.php?locationID=1286

Audubon Insectarium

This Insectarium is one of the most attracting places that children can enjoy and learn in downtown New Orleans. You can see more than 900,000 species of insects in this Insectarium. Both tiny and large insects that are rarely found in earth can be seen there. While you travel downtown New Orleans allocate at least half a day to this excursion place.

You can find the pictures of Insectarium in the following links:

http://www.auduboninstitute.org

http://www.neworleansonline.com/directory/location.php?locationID=1247

Downtown New Orleans includes the areas along the River Mississippi from Canal Street, which also includes the French Quarter, the Bywater, Treme, the 9th Ward, Faubourg Marigny and other areas. Contrary to the other cities, the term Downtown New Orleans mostly does not include the Central Business District of New Orleans.

The hotels in Downtown New Orleans

A number of hotels are located in the area of Downtown New Orleans. You will find hotels of all kinds in the area including economy hotels, mid range hotels and luxury hotels.

Some of the Downtown New Orleans Hotels are:

Hilton Garden Inn

http://www.hiltongardeninn.com

It is located at 1001 South Peters Street and the hotel rate starts from $ 45 per person.

Country Inn and Suites

http://www.countryinns.com/neworleansla

Country Inn and Suites is located at 315 Magazine Street in New Orleans. The hotel rate of this New Orleans hotel starts from $ 42 per person.

La Quinta Inn

http://www.lq.com

Located on 50 Terry Parkway, this New Orleans hotel rate starts from $ 45 per person.

Royal St. Charles Hotel

http://www.royalsaintcharleshotel.com

This hotel is located on 135 St. Charles Avenue and the hotel rate starts from $ 46 per person.

Omni Royal Crescent Hotel

http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/NewOrleansRoyalCrescent.aspx

It is located at 535 Gravier New Orleans, 15 miles from the International Airport. The hotel rate starts from $ 46 per person.

Booking a Downtown New Orleans Hotel

You can book rooms at a Downtown New Orleans hotel easily through the internet. Several websites on the net provide deals and reservations for the hotels in the downtown area. You can also call the hotels directly to make your reservations.

Here are some links to the hotels in Downtown New Orleans.

http://new.orleans.hotelguide.net/hl1dt.htm

http://www.downtownneworleanshotels.com/

http://www.all-hotels.com/usa/louisiana/new_orleans/downtown_1.htm

http://hotel-guides.us/louisiana/new-orleans-la-downtown-hotels.html

If you want to be close to all the action on Bourbon Street then Quality Inn and Suites in downtown New Orleans could be the ideal place to stay.

The inn is fully equipped with a business center that includes high speed wireless internet access, copy and fax services. For the health conscious, there is a fitness center with cardio equipment and personalized instructors to help with your exercise routines.

The luxurious suites are equipped with a living room, working area, and include amenities such as a microwave, hair dryer, and refrigerator, among others.

For New Orleans traveling to witness the Mardi Gras parade or the Allstate Sugar Bowl, Quality Inn and Suites provides an ideal view of all the fanfare.

Harrah's New Orleans Casino, St. Louis Cathedral, and LSU Health Sciences Center are all in close proximity to the inn. The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International is a mere 12 miles away from the hotel.

The hotel offers some of the finest hospitality in true Southern style with friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable staff. The tariff includes a free deluxe continental breakfast with delicious burritos as well as free coffee and tea in the lobby area 24 hours a day.

To make a reservation log on to http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-new_orleans-louisiana-LA116?sid=sURfi.7vsdhgsyM.9.