Is February post-Mardi Gras a good time to visit New Orleans?

While Mardi Gras is fun, if you intend to soak up the culture and food which make New Orleans great, I suggest avoiding it at all costs. read more

Second, you should visit New Orleans after Mardi Gras only if you want (relative) peace and quiet. As an earlier poster said, people are somewhat drained. Still, it can be a good time to see various attractions. read more

You can visit New Orleans year round and get a taste of Mardi Gras via the museums and festive atmosphere. You can even buy beads and feel like you just left a parade. (Local’s tips – Don’t buy beads during Mardi Gras season – you’ll get plenty at the parades. read more

The best time to visit New Orleans is from February to May when the weather is comfortably cool and the celebrations are in full swing. If you're not interested in Mardi Gras mania, plan to visit in December or January, when the city is calm and you don't have to worry about making hotel reservations a year in advance. read more