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| New Orleans Tours and Attractions |
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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.
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! |
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 See more, save more with New Orleans Power Pass"! For one low price, visitors receive free entry to all the most exciting attractions in town... a combined value of over $500 in admission fees. See more, save more with New Orleans Power Pass"! For one low price, visitors receive free entry to all the most exciting attractions in town... a combined value of over $500 in admission fees. |
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1, 2, 3 or 5 days |
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 Welcome to the Fun, Food and Folklore of The New Orleans School of Cooking! These entertaining classes are located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800's in the heart of the French Quarter. You will be taught the basics of Louisiana Cooking in a way you'll never forget. Fun is a primary ingredient in the kitchen! The Creole/Cajun experts teach you New Orleans specialties such as Gumbo, Jambalaya and Pralines, and season them with history, trivia and tall tales. |
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 This famous New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour explores the grim and ghastly deeds of the old French Quarter. Secret and sinister, most of these events occurred a very long time ago. Yes! Ghosts and Spirits still haunt the legendary Vieux Carre. Phantoms and Ghosts abound! Escape into the past as your offbeat, theatrical New Orleans tour guide provides you with an eerie, chilling yet fun-filled adventure! |
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2 hours (approx.) |
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 Get ready for an exhilarating two-hour airboat ride deep into secluded bayous in Cajun Country. You will see all sorts of wildlife on your journey - alligators, giant catfish and nutrias. Then, continue onto Destrehan Plantation for a glimpse into the historic past of New Orleans. First, you will ride out to the quaint and remote Cajun Village close to Paradis, LA for a thrilling high-speed ride onboard 7-passenger airboats, comfortably gliding over marshes, deep into secluded bayous |
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5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) |
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 New Orleans is slowly being restored to its former beauty after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Come and experience the southern splendor with a strong French influence, stately homes and avenues. The tour will also show you some of the hurricane's devastation by the Lakefront. The tour begins in the French Quarter, virtually untouched by Katrina, giving the history and architecture of this old Creole city: Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the Pontalba row houses and an overall view of the Mississippi River Port |
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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) |
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 Savor the beauty and romance of New Orleans from the decks of the Steamboat Natchez. The Steamboat Natchez is the only 'authentic' Steamboat in New Orleans and one of six still operating on the Mississippi River.
The Evening Jazz Cruise features nightly entertainment by the Grammy nominated 'Dukes of Dixieland'. |
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2 hours (approx.) |
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 The Court of Two Sisters' Buffet Brunch boasts is a sumptuous display of hot and cold dishes. They use only the freshest ingredients so the buffet's selections change according to season and time of day. In the morning, a typical selection of hot dishes includes made-to-order omelets, Eggs Benedict, sausage and bacon, grits and grillades, and shrimp and veggie pastas with a creamy Alfredo sauce. |
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 The New Orleans MealTicket" offers visitors the best value on dining in town. For one low price, visitors receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner at six New Orleans restaurants. Every MealTicket" comes with a colorful guide with maps, travel instructions, restaurant descriptions, menu options and operating hours. Consumers can purchase a New Orleans MealTicket" good for 1, 2, 3 or 5 days. Multi-day MealTicket" are valid on consecutive days only. |
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1, 2, 3 or 5 days |
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 Journey back in time to the Antebellum South with a tour of two separate plantations. First, visit Oak Alley Plantation, which has been called the "Grande Dame of the Great River Road". Next, tour Laura Plantation, a historic sugar plantation built in 1805 displaying a different and unique culture. On your ride out to Oak Alley Plantation, you will see and hear all about Whitney, Josephine, and Evergreen Plantations. Your guided tour of Oak Alley Plantation will allow you time to admire this jewel of Greek Revival architecture. |
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 Board the historic Steamboat Natchez to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and literature - like Mark Twain's Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer - and see the bustling activity of America's second largest port! View the ever-changing skyline of 'The Crescent City' from the sunny decks or climate-controlled comfort of the majestic Steamer Natchez. |
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2 hours (approx.) |
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 New Orleans has abundant wildlife, and nowhere is it more apparent than in the swamps and bayous of Louisiana. Take a boat ride through these swamps and you may see alligators, raccoons, snakes and native birds. You'll hear stories of the local Cajuns and how they created gumbo, now a New Orleans tradition. After a short motorcoach ride across the Mississippi River, take a fascinating boat trip into the Louisiana Swamps and Bayous. |
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4 hours (approx.) |
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 To absorb the centuries of history, sights and sounds that New Orleans has to offer, you really must take time out for this insightful and fun city tour. The famous French Quarter, the elegant Garden District and the contrasting Central Business District is just a taste of what this tour has to offer. Travel through three centuries of history, legends, and romance in New Orleans "The City That Care Forgot!" |
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2 hours (approx.) |
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 Welcome to Cajun Country, the heart of French culture in Louisiana. Discover the history of the Cajun people, then board a boat for a 1 1/2 hour tour of the Bayou. Here, you can see alligators, herons and other native animals. For a unique tour with a little dash of Cajun spice - look no further! Driving out to Cajun Country, you will travel through wild cypress swamps, over the Mississippi River on an impressive suspended bridge, and along vast sugarcane fields, as your guide tells a unique story of the odyssey of the Cajun people. |
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4 hours (approx.) |
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 When you come to New Orleans, you simply can't go past a sumptuous Creole dinner at the Court of Two Sisters restaurant. Nestled in the historic French Quarter, you can enjoy the best southern cuisine in New Orleans' largest courtyard. Enjoy entrees such as Lobster Etouffee, Crawfish Royale and classic desserts including Bread Pudding and Crème Brulee. Additionally, one complimentary glass of house wine, champagne or mimosa is included. |
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 A grand mélange presentation of Cajun and Creole cultures starting with a boat tour of the cypress swamps. Enjoy a traditional lunch at one of the oldest Plantations in the south, Oak Alley Plantation, followed by a guided tour of this grand mansion. Later in the afternoon visit Laura, a Creole Plantation and her historic slave quarters surrounded by sugar cane fields. You'll start your day driving out to Cajun Country, where you'll go through wild cypress swamps, over the Mississippi River |
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 Take this tour on your first day in New Orleans to find out the places you must go! From the Sazerac and Pimm's Cup to the Hurricane and Hand Grenade, you'll enjoy a view of New Orleans through its history of fine dining and drinking. Hear classic stories of the unique concoctions made famous in New Orleans and the characters that brought them to life. Go behind the scenes at the oldest restaurant in the city to visit the wine cellar and the private dining rooms. |
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2 hours (approx.) |
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 Enjoy an evening as a New Orleans native and meet people from around the world on this intimate tour of dining and music in the French Quarter! You will dine at an authentic New Orleans restaurant, tour Bourbon Street, enjoy original jazz music, and be treated to Café Au Lait and Beignets - a New Orleans tradition. The evening begins with a three course dinner at Tujagues Restaurant, a New Orleans tradition since 1856 and the second oldest restaurant in the New Orleans. |
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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) |
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 This famous 1.5 hour New Orleans Vampire Tour allows you to enter the dark and mysterious world of the undead. Walk through New Orleans' history and experience the legends of famous New Orleans vampires, real and fictional. Visit sights and locations associated with these creatures of the night, including a visit to a noted Vampire tavern. |
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2 hours (approx.) |
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