The Androsia factory is set back in the woods with very friendly staff. On one tour I was taken around to see the factory by one of the workers. On a second tour, I was free to wander around the factory. Seeing the wax molds... More
The fall season can also have the same hot and humid climate. The weather is cool and comfortable in the spring from February to May, the best time to visit New Orleans. Many people like to visit New Orleans in February because they want to enjoy Mardi Gras. December and January are also good times to visit New Orleans - there are few crowds and room rates are at their lowest.
My husband and I are returning in November also. November is my favorite month to visit New Orleans followed by March or April. I agree with the other posters though the weather can be iffy. We have been there then when it was 88 degrees, one year it was actually cold and rainy and a couple of years it was in the 70s.