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NEW ORLEANS has a rich culture and
serves up wonderful experiences for everyone who visits, no matter the time of year. It has a French flavor that is evident
in the city's food, architecture and ambience. Also, very strong are the Spanish and African influences, making a delightful
cultural mixture.
Most people think of Mardi Gras, when they think of New Orleans,
but we have so much more to offer ALL through the year. Here is a list of just a few of the things you can do ANY time
of the year.
Begin with the famous French Quarter at the Café
du Monde, where you can have chicory coffee and beignets [Cajun doughnuts] 24/7, while listening to jazz ,
Zydeco music and the wonderful sounds of the quarter.
Visit Jackson Square and the Cabildo,
both directly across from Café du Monde. Have your protrait done in pastels or charcoals by a street artist. Go for a
horse-drawn carriage tour through the quarter.
Take a walk on the Riverwalk down to the Jax Brewery,
where you can spend hours shopping, eating and just enjoying the day.
Stroll down Bourbon Street, while visiting antique and souvenir
shops in the daytime and of course, an assortment of entertainment, bars and lounges, such as the House of Blues at
night.
Once you come to Canal Street, you can visit the Aquarium
of the Americas, the Imax Theatre and Harrah's Casino, the only New Orleans land-based
casino.
Cross over Canal Street to the World Trade Center building and have a drink on
the 33rd Floor at the Top of the Mart, a rotating restraurant where you can look out over the city and the
river.
Then take a ride on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar and head
uptown to the peaceful Garden District with it's beautiful grand homes and century-old oak trees.
Stop at Commander's Palace for lunch or dinner, the five-star
restraurant whose Créole menu first put New Orleans on the food map. [Reservations may be needed].
End your streetcar ride at the Audubon Zoo and Park. After you
have visited the animals and the park grounds, you can take a riverboat ride back to the aquarium on Canal
Street.
Also, in New Orleans East you can find the Jazzland Amusement Park
and my personal favorite, Swamp Tours, there are several good choices in the area.
As I said before this is just the tip of the iceberg of things you can find
and do in New Orleans. The New Orleans Jazz and Hertiage Festival runs the last week of April, annually. If
you would like more info on tours, festivals, activities, golf and hotel reservations, go to New Orleans Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
To find a list of Louisana Festivities (Location, dates and contact numbers) -or- a list of the most recommended
Restarurants of New Orleans (Location, food
type and price range included), click here.
Recycling
the Gulf Coast trees after
Hurricane Katrina using
a CHAIN SAW !!!
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Experience the melting pot of cultures, recreational
activities & landscapes of LOUISIANA
" Points of Interest "
1. L'Auberge du Lac Casino located on Contraland
Bayou in Lake
Charles, LA.
2. Acadiana Center of the Arts in Lafayette, LA.
3. For a historic visit, then Natchitoches Trust
is the place. Natchitoches is the oldest permanent
settlement in the the Louisiana Purchase territory,
established in 1714 - 4 years older than New
Orleans. It has drawn the attention of the National
Trust and is the first Louisiana city
to make this
listing.
4. Must see places
in the Natchitoches Trust are the
Cane River National Heritage Are, The Cane River
Creole National Historical Park, the Oakland
Plantation, the Magnolia Plantation (which is still
privately owned after 200 years by the Hertzog
family).
5. Bayou Tech has sports, rice mills, sugar cane
fields and swamp tours.
6.
Take a tour of Louisiana vineyards, where you will
find 3 varieties of berry fields, five wineries,
seven
tasting rooms that offer Abita Beers, 4 rums and
over 50 varieties of wine. Start your journey north
of Baton Rouge in Jackson, LA with it's antebellum
homes (one built in 1837) and the Milbank House.
Then head east toward I-55 through Clinton and
Greensburg, LA, where we will find the Feliciana
Cellars Winery.
7. And while in the South be sure to see the "Natchez
on the River" in Natchez, MS. You will find wine
tastings, book signings, culminaty meals in
histortic looking homes. For more activity info and
scheduling, call (800)647-6724.
8.
Year-round Rivertown of Kenner, LA visit the Mardi
Gras Museum, theatres, great shops, and cafes.
For more into, call (504)468-7231 or visit their
Watch for MORE points of interest through the year.
Quick
Guide to Louisiana Plantations
Arlington [mid 1850's]
St. Martin Parish located east of Franklin, LA on Hwy
182
Asphodel Plantation [1833]
Feliciana Parish located on Hwy LA 68, 25 miles from Baton Rouge, LA smaller rooms and on-grounds cabin are available
for overnight stays
Bayside Plantation [1859]
located west of Jeannerette, LA , along Bayou Teche in Iberia Parish
Beauregard House [in the 1830's]
St. Bernard Parish located in Chalmette, LA just below New Orleans opened to the public daily
Bocage
Plantation
located on the River Road 2 miles north of Burnside,
LA in Axcension Parish
Chertien Point [early 1830's]
8 miles south of Opelousas, LA in St Landry Parish
Desterhan Plantation [late 1790's]
located several miles above New Orleans open to the public for daily tours
Evergreen [not sure of date]
located on the west bank of the Mississippi River near Edgard, LA still working sugar plantation and private home
Glendale [1810]
St. John the Baptist Parish located along the west side of the Mississippi River near Lucy, LA and still a private
home
Homeplace Plantation [1826]
St. Landry Parish located near Bayou Boeuf, 5 miles north of Washington, LA
Second
Homeplace Plantation [not sure of date]
St. Charles Parish located on the west bank of the Mississippi near Hahnville, LA
Houmas House [1850]
The Crown Jewel of Louisiana's River Road, located on Hwy. 942
in Darrow, LA near New Orleans. First owners were the Houmas Indians, who sold the land to Maurice Conway and Alexander Latil
in the mid 1700's opened for tours, weddings & other events Monday through Sunday, closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Year's Day
L'Hermitage [1812]
located 3 miles north of Burnside, LA Tours available by appointment only
Lloyd's Hall [not sure of date]
located along Bayou Boeuf near Meeker, LA in
Rapides Parish
Madewood Plantation [1840's]
located along Bayou Lafourche near Napoleonville,
LA opened to the public for tours and Bed & Breakfast Inn
Magnolia Mound Plantation [1791]
located in Baton Rouge near LSU campus opened to the public for tours
Nottoway [1841]
operates as museum & catering service with Bed
& Breakfast accommodations
Oak Alley [1836]
located along the river in Vacherie. LA operates as
museum, gardens and restaurant with overnight accommodations
Oakland Plantation [not sure of date]
located on the Natchitoches Trust in Natchitoches, LA
Oaklawn Manor [1837]
located along Bayou Teche near Frankklin, LA
Oakley Plantation [1808]
located above Baton Rouge, LA near St. Francisville, LA
operated as park with nature trails & formal gardens open daily to public
Ormond
[built late 1790's]
St. Charles Parish located in Desterhan, LA on River Road near New Orleans, LA operated as a restaurant, museum and a
Bed & Breakfast Inn
Richland Plantation [1820]
Feliciana Parish located 40 miles northeast of Baton Rouge, LA
Rosedown Plantation
[1834]
located on LA I-10 east on St. Francisville built by a descendant of George Washington opened to the public with
gardens
San Francisco House [1850]
located on River Road in Grayville, LA
Shadows on the Teche [1831]
located on Main
Street in New Iberia opened to the public
St. Joseph Plantation [1820]
St. James Parish located near Vacherie, LA owned by descendants of orginal owners
that acquired it after Civil War
St. Louis Plantation [1858]
Iberville Parish located near Plaquemine, LA still own by descendants of the original family, private home
Tezcuco Plantation [pre-Civil War]
located on River Road, one mile north of the Sunshine
Bridge operated as a restaurant, gift shop and Bed & Breakfast inn daiy tours with a lunch & dinner restaurant and
Sunday brunch
The Cottage [1811]
located in St. Francisville, LA operated as a Bed
& Breakfast Inn
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