Welcome to New Orleans!
Congratulations on your upcoming move to the Crescent City and I'd like to be the first to welcome you. Filled with history, culture, architecture and some of the most friendly people you'll ever meet, New Orleans is a great city and a place I'm proud to call home.
To help ease your transition, here are some helpful articles about living, working and having fun in the Big Easy all rolled up into one, easy to use place!
Information for Students and Parents
Where Did You Go to School? A little insider peek at one of the unique things about New Orleans, along with a list of area colleges and universities.
A Guide to the Local School Systems Information on public and parochial schools in Orleans, Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes. This covers most of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
West Bank MOMS Club A local social and support group for stay at home moms, and a great way to meet people in your new city.
Local Weather
It's Getting Hot in Here! A guide to what to expect from our subtropical climate including rainfall and season changes.
National News
New Orleans in the Top 20 Again! How New Orleans ranked as one of the Best Cities for Singles in the United States.
Top 20 Places to Work in New Orleans Results of a poll of local employees came up with this fantastic list of the best employers in the city.
Fun and Activities for the Whole Family
Welcome to the Sportman's Paradise Information on local fishing and other outdoor activities in southeastern Louisiana.
A Gardener's Dream Helpful information on gardening in New Orleans, including a year round planting schedule.
Our Golf Communities are Up to Par Local golf course and community information.
You Want Culture? New Orleans Has Got It! A great list of local museums, music and more.
More Than Just a Party Town Fun, family and kid friendly activities
Other Relocation Information
Military Relocations to NAS JRB New Orleans Military relocations bring their own set of questions. Get yours answered here!
Buying a Piece of History Things to know when purchasing a historic home in New Orleans.
Moving to Algiers? Lots of local information on moving to and living in Algiers, LA.
When buying or selling a home on the West Bank of New Orleans or relocating to the New Orleans West Bank, you deserve local expertise and advice. Lisa Heindel provides full time, professional real estate services to buyers, sellers and military transferees in Algiers, Algiers Point, Belle Chasse, Gretna, Terrytown, Harvey, Marrero, Westwego and more.
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This is a work of art for anyone looking to move to the area. I have learned so much about New Orleans from following your terrific blog. Moving to a whole new area can be so intimidating, but you've made your area sound like it has a lot of friendly things to do just waiting for a new resident to jump in and try. You've got something for everyone! Thank you for putting it all together.