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	New Orleans City Information Population: 484,674 Elevation: 11 feet above sea level Land Area: 180.6 square miles Location: Located on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico in southern Louisiana Time Zone: Central Time Zone (when it's noon in New Orleans, it's 1pm in New York City and 10am in Los Angeles). New Orleans observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October Local Seasons: Spring tends to be the busiest time of year in this festive city due to Mardi Gras, although, with the exception of the summer, most seasons have a high volume of tourists. Spring and fall tend to offer the most comfortable weather, allowing visitors the opportunity of enjoying the many historic and unique sites of the city. With daytime temperatures averaging near 60 F in the spring, and near 70 F in the fall, it's a perfect time for exploring everything the city has to offer. Whether strolling through the French Quarter, stopping at the world famous Café du Monde for coffee and beignets, or partying on Bourbon Street, New Orleans offers a multitude of choices for any taste. Getting There: By Air New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) 900 Airline Highway Kenner, LA 70062 504 464-2650 Located approximately 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans and Bourbon Street, the airport is served by many of the national and internationally known airlines as well as by certain local and regional carriers. Ground Transportation Car rental, taxi, and limousine service is readily available at both the airport as well as downtown. By Train Amtrak 1001 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA 70113 800-USA-RAIL By Bus: Greyhound 1001 Loyola Ave. New Orleans LA 70113 504- 524-7571 Getting Around: Depending on where the visitor is staying, walking can be an easy method of transportation, particularly in the French Quarter. Other forms of transportation are available as well: Bus Regional Transit Authority (RTA) 504-248-3900 St. Charles Streetcar A national historic monument The Streetcar rambles along a 13 mile loop from Canal Street, along St. Charles Avenue in the Garden District, past Audubon Park to Carrollton uptown. There is also a streetcar along the riverfront, where trolleys make ten stops between the Convention Center and Esplanade Avenue. National Holidays: New Year's Day, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January President' Day, the third Monday in February Memorial Day, the last Monday in May Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, the first Monday in September Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25 New Year's Eve, December 31