9 Reasons to Go to New Orleans — and None of Them Are Mardi Gras

Similar to carriage rides you can take in a place like Central Park, carriage rides are also available through the French Quarter. I met this mule named Fiona with beautiful pink shoes on her feet during my last visit. She and the driver of her carriage were incredibly friendly, which is a definite theme in this city. The mules at the French Quarter Mule tours receive three to six months of vacation a year and are "cherished, loved, and respected" by the company.