Bourbon Street known for its Annual Mardi Gras is also a street with many shops, bars, and restaurants. While in the French Quarter take a walk at night and experience the New Orleans Haunted Tours www.hauntedhistorytours.com. Take ride across the Mississippi to Algiers by Ferry and explore all this historic neighborhood has to offer.
If eating good food is on your mind then head over to one of the great New Orleans restaurants serving local Creole and Cajun Food. Stop over at the Cajun Cabin www.cajuncabin.com on Bourbon Street for some of New Orleans famous Crawfish. After dinner take a walk to the French Market and have some Beignets and a hot drink at Cafe Du Mondes www.cafedumonde.com.
Take a nice walk over to Jackson Square and see the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral and sit and listen to the Jazz performers who perform outside of the cathedral doors. If gambling is in your blood be sure to stop at Harrah's New Orleans for an exciting night of gambling www.harrahsneworleans.com.
Take a ride on one of trolley's through the Garden District to view stunning homes. In all New Orleans has places for the kids as well. Visit the Aquarium www.auduboninstitute.org and see fish from all over the world. At the Audubon Zoo www.auduboninstitute.org get an up close and personal experience with many different species of Animals.
The Louisiana Children's Museum www.lcm.org has much to offer including piloting a life sized tug boat on the Mississippi Come visit New Orleans for an experience of a lifetime that the whole family will enjoy. Nothing can hinder the soul of this city. New Orleans warms the hearts of its visitors. Come visit New Orleans, it will leave you with lasting memories.
Published by Gary Martin
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Post a CommentI remember my previous trips to New Orleans with fondness. I hope to return soon. Thanks for the info!