Great Things to do in New Orleans
Visiting New Orleans Louisiana can be one of those vacations you need a vacation from, when you get back but it is certainly worth it. The food and drink alone makes New Orleans a favorite among travelers and certainly provides for a trip to remember. Bring the family or get away with the boys or girls and this city has something for everyone.
When in New Orleans, one of the highlights to see is the historic French Quarter. With over 300 restaurants in the French Quarter, you will find plenty of wonderful cuisine, the atmosphere New Orleans is famous for, and shopping like nowhere else. When you are ready to relax and listen to some music, be sure to visit Bourbon Street known for its incredible mob packed Mardi Gras and no shame tourists. However off peak (non Mardi Gras time) it is a great place to kick back and enjoy the true Creole culture.
However, don't leave the city without taking the streetcar tour of the Garden District which is the oldest continuously operating streetcar in the country. The route takes you up St. Charles Avenue, past some of the grandest homes in the south, past Tulane and Loyola Universities, and up the river bend to Carrollton. You can add Cajun dancing, Horse Carriages and Riverboats rides and stay busy taking in all the sites for days.
For a great place to slow down for a little while, check out Faulkner House Books located in the French Quarter townhouse where William Faulkner lived while he wrote his first novel. This quaint place is just the place to sip a cup of java and take in the old town feel. Best of all this place is seldom crowded.
Another item on the agenda could be the nighttime graveyard tour. Departing from the French Quarter, get a midnight candlelight tour of the oldest and most haunted graveyard in Louisiana. This tour is especially popular around Halloween. Another interesting tour is the swamp bayou tour. Go by boat through the bogs of the bayou and come face to face with alligators and spectacular wildlife. Witness birds up close and see gators get fed up close by Bayou Billy himself. An optional part of the tour is a fast fan boat ride through the deltas and rivers of the bayou if you like. A trip not for the faint hearted or scared.
Last but not least, you can also visit the New Orleans Aquarium. See spectacular fish and sea life and get a break from the hot humid weather. The aquarium is a great place to visit mid day especially during the summer.
As you can see New Orleans has a ton to offer as long as you know where to find it. These are just some of the many activities you can partake in. Enjoy the festivities above or choose your own adventure, but be sure to take a trip to the Deep South and visit New Orleans today.
Maggie Williams has published 21 articles. Article submitted on Saturday 22nd January 2011. Word count: 499
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Anyone Flown NWA recently?
Recently I was on Northwest Airlines from Chicago to New Orleans. The first flight was delayed because the flaps on the plane were stuck down... 2 Hours later finally got to leave chicago.
Then when i switched planes in Memphis I noticed that the plane appeared to be very old. The seats were obviously worn out to the point where the stitching was coming out. The windows looked to be scratched very badly and the plane was filthy dirty.
On the way back to Chicago my flight was delayed because of an "equipment problem that was not disclosed". Now i am aware
that Northwest Airlines is having trouble financially but these planes are not SAFE!!!
These flights were on DC9 and CRJ equipment.
Northwest really needs to retire the antique DC9 aircraft.
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geography questions?
which distance is greater,chicago to new orleans,or chicago to augusta,maine?
which is he only ocean through which the equator does not pass?
why are the mississippi and ohio rivers important to many of the people who live on or near them?
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Does the Illinois Central Line still exists???
Good Mourning America!!!! You know that line from Chicago to New Orleans. (I think)
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Geography help?
1, Which distance is greater: Chicago to New Orleans or chicago to Augusta, maine
is it Chicago to Augustam maine
2. A pipeline carries oil from Prudhoe Bay to the Port of Valdez in which state?
is it Alaska
I am not sure about the answers, pls help me out
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I'm taking Amtrack from Chicago to New Orleans soon. Anyone ridden in their sleeper cars lately?
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