Car Rental New Orleans - Exploring New Orleans

To the south and west of New Orleans lies the distinctive cultural enclave usually known as Cajun country. The original inhabitants were French-Canadian refugees who settled in this swampy and wild-life rich region. Laffayette, about 210km west of New Orleans, is a good place to start. The Bayou Teche, southeast of Laffayette, is a picturesque region of Bayous and swamps.

Thibodaux, southwest of New Orleans, is a good place to learn about every aspect of Cajun culture. Visit the Wetlands Cajun Cultural Center where Cajun musicians play every Monday evening.

If you want to experience the 'real' swamp you have to go to Kraemer. Take a swamp tour to see alligator fights, travel by boat across the swamp and witness an alligator feeding frenzy!

Near the airport is the Chalmette Battlefield at English Turn where Andrew Jackson, the pirate Jean Lafitte, and hastily organized American troops defeated the invading British navy in 1815.

If you're interested in camping and hiking, north of New Orleans ls Fontainebleau State Park.

Lake Ponchartrain, the northern boundary of New Orleans, is a pleasant day trip and boasts the world’s longest bridge - spanning 24 miles.