| | | | | Mini-Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana | | Famous for its French Quarter and notorious for its Mardi Gras celebration, New Orleans is a veritable carnival of sensory delights. From music to food to atmosphere, New Orleans has become a cultural staple of the United States. The historic French Quarter offers cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and hotels that redefine the word elegance. A stay at the luxurious Astor Crowne Plaza, among others, ensures that your visit includes a healthy dose of refined pampering, and if youre going to generate the most of this city, youre going to positive need
your rest! Its hard to find better music than New Orleans jazz, and the city makes sure that visitors have every opportunity to experience live concerts by renowned musical talents from across the land.
Preservation Hall, Donnas and the world-famous House of Blues showcase both local favorites and world famous bands on a regular basis. If the kids are along, theyll thrill to the Batman ride at Six Flags New Orleans, Storyland Childrens Fairy Tale Park, or just strolling through the Haunted Tour of the French Quarter. Adults might
revel in the sights and sounds of Bourbon Street, including The Cats Meow karaoke bar, and the awe-inspiring Pat OBriens where one might
enjoy their celebrated Hurricane drink, and watch water shoot out of the ground and burst into flame in the back courtyard. For those who are looking for tamer entertainment, New Orleans houses the Audubon Zoo, Harrahs New Orleans Casino, the Musee Conti Wax Museum, and the only U.S. Mint that printed money for both the U.S. and the Confederacy.
Creole catfish and red beans and rice are local fare when it comes to dining, but for those who want more the city boasts restaurants of inexplicable taste, including the Court of Two Sisters, Bella Luna, which overlooks the Mississippi River, and the one and only Emeril Lagasses own restaurant. Bam!! No Steeped in mythical folklore, be sure to visit New Orleanss cemeteries, and pick up a voodoo doll for that special someone before you leave for home. You never understand
when it might come in handy!
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