Mini-Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana

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 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
you’re going to make the most of this city, you’re going to need
your rest! It’s 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, Donna’s and the world-famous House of Blues
showcase both local favorites and world famous bands on a
regular basis. If the kids are along, they’ll thrill to the
Batman ride at Six Flags New Orleans, Storyland Children’s Fairy
Tale Park, or just strolling through the Haunted Tour of the
French Quarter. Adults can revel in the sights and sounds of
Bourbon Street, including The Cat’s Meow karaoke bar, and the
awe-inspiring Pat O’Brien’s where one can 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, Harrah’s 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 Lagasse’s own restaurant. Bam!! No
Steeped in mythical folklore, be sure to visit New Orleans’s
cemeteries, and pick up a voodoo doll for that special someone
before you leave for home. You never know when it might come in
handy!

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