4. New Orleans
New Orleans is the perfect place to visit as a retiree if you want to experience lively nightlife, a thriving live music scene, and exquisite Creole food. This is such a pretty place, with an amazing culture, that you’ll have the time of your life there!
The city is well-known for its annual Mardi Gras celebrations and other carnival festivities, as well as its distinctive music and food. It’s a cultural melting pot of French, African, and American influences, making it unlike any other city in the United States.
The French Quarter, the city’s historic core, has a blend of French and Spanish Creole architecture, as well as Bourbon Street, and lively entertainment district – is definitely a must-visit.
To see the most of what this amazing city has to offer, you should give yourself at least a couple of full days there. It’s best to plan a trip to New Orleans around February or March to see the city at its most festive during Mardi Gras, which takes place on different dates every year.
