5. New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is the United States’s version of Europe. With the classic French Quarter and opulent Garden District, there are many things you can do in New Orleans. The most famous of which is the live jazz performances in the Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse or the Preservation Hall. You can also take your time roaming around the museums and art galleries in the Warehouse District and Jackson Square. Make sure you stop by the Mardi Gras World to get a glimpse of the floats and parades. There’s something for the kids, too! Check out the famous Audubon Nature Institute and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. With all its myriad offerings, New Orleans is truly one of the 11 best places to visit in the USA for 3 days or probably more!