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Mini-guide To New Orleans, Louisiana
By eTravelogue.com - America's Online Road Trip Planner, Thu Dec 8th

Famous for its French Quarter and notorious for its Mardi Grascelebration, New Orleans is a veritable carnival of sensorydelights. From music to food to atmosphere, New Orleans hasbecome a cultural staple of the United States. The historicFrench Quarter offers cobblestone streets, horse-drawncarriages, and hotels that redefine the word ‘elegance.’ A stayat the luxurious Astor Crowne Plaza, among others, ensures thatyour visit includes a healthy dose of refined pampering, and ifyou’re going to make the most of this city, you’re going to needyour rest! It’s hard to find better music than New Orleans jazz,and the city makes sure that visitors have every opportunity toexperience live concerts by renowned musical talents from acrossthe land.

Preservation Hall, Donna’s and the world-famous House of Bluesshowcase both local favorites and world famous bands on aregular basis. If the kids are along, they’ll thrill to theBatman ride at Six Flags New Orleans, Storyland Children’s FairyTale Park, or just strolling through the Haunted Tour of theFrench Quarter. Adults can revel in the sights and sounds ofBourbon Street, including The Cat’s Meow karaoke bar, and theawe-inspiring Pat O’Brien’s where one can enjoy their celebratedHurricane drink, and watch water shoot out of the ground andburst into flame in the back courtyard. For those who arelooking for tamer entertainment, New Orleans houses the AudubonZoo, Harrah’s New Orleans Casino, the Musee Conti Wax Museum,and the only U.S. Mint that printed money for both the U.S. andthe Confederacy.

Creole catfish and red beans and rice are



local fare when itcomes to dining, but for those who want more the city boastsrestaurants of inexplicable taste, including the Court of TwoSisters, Bella Luna, which overlooks the Mississippi River, andthe one and only Emeril Lagasse’s own restaurant. Bam!! NoSteeped in mythical folklore, be sure to visit New Orleans’scemeteries, and pick up a voodoo doll for that special someonebefore you leave for home. You never know when it might come inhandy!

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