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