Is New Orleans safe to visit?

Mardi Gras, flavor-packed bowls of gumbo, lively jazz clubs… there are plenty of reasons to love New Orleans. But despite The Big Easy’s many endearing qualities, NL also has a reputation for being a fairly dangerous city. With a crime rate higher than the average US city, it’s understandable that you may be wondering, is it actually safe for you to visit New Orleans? 
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