New Orleans, Louisiana
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New Orleans is proud of its well-known nickname, "Big Easy", because it so aptly describes the relaxed, hospitable attitude of this lovely city, steeped in history and intertwining cultures.
Today, New Orleans continues to flourish. It is one of the largest ports in the United States and in the world. Millions have been invested in development and renovation. Yet, with all
its modern innovations, the city retains an Old World charm, carefully
preserving its history, its reputation for world-famous jazz and outstanding
cuisine, and its romantic Creole heritage
Most
visitors to New Orleans, begin their sightseeing at the French Quarter (Vieux
Carre. This is the oldest part of the city: a mix of clubs, souvenir
shops, restaurants, voodoo vendors, and beautiful homes. Some of the most
attractive cast-iron balconies can be seen along Royal Street. Royal
Street is known for its antique shops and art galleries. Bourbon Street and its
cross streets house most of the tourist bars and clubs, but the place where most
peope head for music in the French Quarter is in teh area around North Peters,
Decatur and North Rampart streets.
Another French
Quarter center of activity near the river. is Jackson Square, the hub of that
area. It was built as a parade ground for the French Army and was later used by
the Spanish, the Confederate and the U.S. armies for the same purpose.
Take a break and climb aboard
the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar (at the intersection of Carondelet and Canal),
which passes by the Garden District. This area is home to beautiful 19th-century
mansions that evoke the Old South. A stroll around the Garden District with its
quiet, oak-shaded sidewalks is a welcome contrast to bustling Bourbon Street.
Among New Orleans'
peculiarities, and unexpectedly popular tourist stops, are the cemeteries, which
are aboveground because the city is well below sea level. The whitewashed tombs
look like tiny houses, embellished with ornate ironwork and statues of lambs and
angels.
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The Belle of
Orleans, Harrah's New Orleans, and the Treasure Coast Casino offer 24 hour
gaming, live music, and live entertainment.
At Blaine Kern's
Mardi Gras World you can watch artists preparing floats for Mardi Gras at the
workshops and warehouses of the world's largest float builder. Towering figures
of Caesar, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis and Godzilla set the scene.. To get there, take
the free ferry at the foot of Canal Street. A free shuttle meets the ferry
across the river.
Two of the best
places to bike or run are Audubon Park, which has a bike trail, and the
peaceful streets of the Garden District. One of the residents' favorite places
to jog is along the streetcar lines. If you do this, watch out for cars making
quick turns on the short cross streets.
Golf is
popular in New Orleans year-round. Visitors can play at a number of public
courses, including those in Audubon Park and City Park. For boating and
sailing, head over to Lake Pontchartrain.
From art galleries and museums to professional sports, from the high life on Bourbon Street to enchanting riverboat
casinos, New Orleans offers every visitor hundreds of entertaining and enjoyable attractions. No wonder New Orleans is known throughout the world as a city where hospitality never ends!
New Orleans, Louisiana - Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans from $79 per night
Overview | Rates | Map The Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/ Central Business District is nestled in the heart of the Crescent City's Central Business District. Book it now!
New Orleans, Louisiana - Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center from $79 per night
Overview | Rates | Map Located in the upscale Arts District one block from the New Orleans Convention Center. Walking distance to the French Quarter, National D-Day Museum, Louisiana Book it now!
New Orleans, Louisiana - Drury Inn and Suites New Orleans from $90 per night
Overview | Rates | Map The Drury Inn and Suites New Orleans is located just four blocks from the French Quarter. Book it now!
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New Orleans, Louisiana - Omni Royal Crescent Hotel from $199 per night
Overview | Rates | Map An intimate luxury hotel located in New Orleans central business district. Two blocks from the Historic French Quarter and within walking distance of the New Orleans convention center. Book it now!
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New Orleans, LA: Bye-Bye Bayou Budget Blues
You don't have to spend beaucoup bucks to tap into the French Quarter's American je ne sais quoi. This endearing version of the mother country offers a host of cheap thrills, American style:
Pretend you're a penniless artist in turn-of-the-century France, and wander the cobblestone streets of the French Quarter--where wrought-iron railings and overhanging balconies conjure Moulin Rouge-style inspiration. Book it now!
New Orleans, LA: Kiss My Grits
Call it Cajun, call it Creole--or just call it a culinary crawfish adventure. Book it now!
New Orleans, LA: Plantation Punch (Flight Not Included)
Take a turn upriver from the bawdy streets of the French Quarter to the genteel and gracious plantations of the bayou. Book it now!
