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

New Orleans is known for a lot of things, and music is definitely one of them. There are a slew of music venues, ranging from huge places like Smoothie King Center to tiny holes in the wall, which is where you can easily stumble upon a charming night of jazz music. On my last trip, I saw Aloe Blacc at the House of Blues as part of a Hilton Honors Music Happens Here event. Other places to check out include Preservation Hall and anywhere on Frenchmen Street.