| Famous for its French Quarter and | | | | the French Quarter. Adults can revel in |
| notorious for its Mardi Gras | | | | the sights and sounds of Bourbon Street, |
| celebration, New Orleans is a veritable | | | | including The Cat's Meow karaoke bar, |
| carnival of sensory delights. From music | | | | and the awe-inspiring Pat O'Brien's |
| to food to atmosphere, New Orleans has | | | | where one can enjoy their celebrated |
| become a cultural staple of the United | | | | Hurricane drink, and watch water shoot |
| States. The historic French Quarter | | | | out of the ground and burst into flame |
| offers cobblestone streets, horse-drawn | | | | in the back courtyard. For those who are |
| carriages, and hotels that redefine the | | | | looking for tamer entertainment, New |
| word 'elegance.' A stay at the luxurious | | | | Orleans houses the Audubon Zoo, Harrah's |
| Astor Crowne Plaza, among others, | | | | New Orleans Casino, the Musee Conti Wax |
| ensures that your visit includes a | | | | Museum, and the only U.S. Mint that |
| healthy dose of refined pampering, and | | | | printed money for both the U.S. and the |
| if you're going to make the most of this | | | | Confederacy. |
| city, you're going to need your rest! | | | | Creole catfish and red beans and rice |
| It's hard to find better music than New | | | | are local fare when it comes to dining, |
| Orleans jazz, and the city makes sure | | | | but for those who want more the city |
| that visitors have every opportunity to | | | | boasts restaurants of inexplicable |
| experience live concerts by renowned | | | | taste, including the Court of Two |
| musical talents from across the land. | | | | Sisters, Bella Luna, which overlooks the |
| Preservation Hall, Donna's and the | | | | Mississippi River, and the one and only |
| world-famous House of Blues showcase | | | | Emeril Lagasse's own restaurant. Bam!! |
| both local favorites and world famous | | | | No Steeped in mythical folklore, be sure |
| bands on a regular basis. If the kids | | | | to visit New Orleans's cemeteries, and |
| are along, they'll thrill to the Batman | | | | pick up a voodoo doll for that special |
| ride at Six Flags New Orleans, Storyland | | | | someone before you leave for home. You |
| Children's Fairy Tale Park, or just | | | | never know when it might come in handy! |
| strolling through the Haunted Tour of | | | | |