#4: The French Quarter of New Orleans
Evening arrives, the balconies light up, music drifts through open doorways, and the heat stays. That last part surprises travelers who expect sunset to bring quick relief. Brick walls and streets release warmth accumulated during the day, while Gulf moisture gives the air a thickness that can make a slow walk feel like exercise. Summer climate normals in the city commonly place daytime temperatures in the low 90s with warm nights, but humidity is what lingers in the memory.
