Louisiana Culture Festival is a great option for families who want to explore the history of New Orleans. Open Feb. 7 and 8 at the French Market, the festival features several local artists, dancers, regional cuisine, Louisiana crafts and free activities for kids. The festival is open from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As New Orleans prepares for Super Bowl LIX, even if you can't be there in person, you can still get to know every approach, entrance, and angle of the Superdome. Using both Google

The event transforms 700,000 square feet — an area roughly the size of 12 full NFL football fields — at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center into an "experiential and exhibitory space," Ewell said.

As the excitement builds for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, football fans nationwide are gearing up for a great time in Louisiana. Planning your trip to the Big Easy requires strategy, flexibility, and a dash of that famous New Orleans spirit.