Mini-Guide to New Orleans, Louisiana

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