New Orleans

I don't know what I was expecting, but New Orleans was somehow not what I expected. It was better. New Orleans has a distinct character for a US city. The history of the place has given it a unique flavor in all kinds of ways. The food in New Orleans is great! Spicy, interesting variety, and of course heavy on the seafood. The architecture of New Orleans has its own flavor as well, with different parts of the city displaying various distinct characteristics.
New Orleans is infused with music. Wandering around the French Quarter, you hear music all the time. Most of it is live performers, some of it is recorded, but it's everywhere. I was surprised at how much music we encountered outside the French Quarter, too. I liked it.
If you ever get a chance, New Orleans is well worth a visit.
Andrew