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Things to do in New Orleans French Quarter

General Information

History of New Orleans
http://www.gmc.edu/library/neworleans/NOhistory.htm

Mardi Gras Traditions
http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/mardigras/mgfund.html

New Orleans Architecture
http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/architecture/archtypes.html

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Café du Monde (French Coffee and Food)

Restaurants – New Orleans, Louisiana

Café du Monde is the New Orleans coffee shop, and it has been for about a century and a half. It is always open, and the thing to have is cafe au lait accompanied ... More on RoadFood
http://www.cafedumonde.com/main.html
French Market location - open 24/7
Riverwalk Marketplace location - 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Mon-Sat and 9:30 am – 6:00 pm, Sun

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St. Louis Cathedral

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The Ritz-Carlton Spa in New Orleans

Spas – New Orleans, Louisiana

Here, you will be transported to a world of lavish health and beauty treatments, where exotic formulas are artfully blended with the most modern techniques. A superb collection of massage therapies, hydrotherapies, aesthetic and exfoliation ... More on Ritzcarlton.com

 

 

 

 

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Beauregard-Keyes House

Landmarks – New Orleans, Louisiana

It feels like a home instead of a museum. More on TripAdvisor

 

 

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Aquarium of the Americas

Zoos and Aquariums – New Orleans, Louisiana

"We all had a terrific time, and thoroughly enjoyed the under the sea atmosphere of the walk-thru (and under) aquarium."   More on Epinions.com

-Audubon Aquarium and Zoo
http://www.auduboninstitute.org/

Aquarium
Tues – Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, $19.95 per person
Zoo
Tues – Fri 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sat – Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, $14.95 per person
Combination Ticket $31.00 per person

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Audubon Nature Institute

Museums – New Orleans, Louisiana

Aquarium
Tues – Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, $19.95 per person
Zoo
Tues – Fri 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sat – Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, $14.95 per person
Combination Ticket $31.00 per person

-Audubon Aquarium and Zoo
http://www.auduboninstitute.org/

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Audubon Insectarium

Zoos and Aquariums – New Orleans, Louisiana

When I go back to Lousiana You can bet your dollar I will go back for a visit. More on Yahoo! Travel

 

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Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square

Things To Do – New Orleans, Louisiana

It was probably the most beautiful park I have ever been to. It has bridges covered with vines and streams all throughout. But we didn't stay long because it was empty and since we were two girls traveling alone, we didn't want to ... More on Yahoo! Travel

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Big Easy Bike Tours

Biking – New Orleans, Louisiana

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Tours

-Culinary history
http://www.noculinarytours.com/
French Quarter Tasting and History Tour – 7 days a week, 2:00 pm for 3 hours,$46.00 per person
Reservations required, group arrangements available

-GrayLine tours
http://www.graylineneworleans.com/
Tours relating to general city history, plantations, swamp and bayous, French Quarter, cemeteries, Garden District and much more
Day tours depart at one or two set times between 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Night tours depart at 6:00 pm or later.
$35-67 per person depending on tour (estimate includes parking). Tour packages are longer, more expensive.
Reservations required, group arrangements available

-Harbor steamboat tours with jazz
http://www.steamboatnatchez.com/
Day Jazz Cruise – Every day (excluding Thursday), 11:00 am or 2:00 pm for 2 hours, $35.50 per person
Dinner Jazz Cruise – Every day (excluding Saturday), 6:00 pm for 3 hours, $67.50 per person
Reservations required, group arrangements available

-Swamp exploration
http://www.louisianaswamp.com/
Traditional boat swamp tour – 7 days a week, multiple departure times, 4 hour length, $49 per person
High speed airboat swamp tour – 7 days a week, multiple departure times, $70-90 per person

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Museums and Educational Attractions

-Destrehan Plantation
http://www.destrehanplantation.org/
Tours from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily, $15.00 per person

-Hermann-Grima and Gallier Historic Houses
http://www.hgghh.org/
Hermann-Grima House -  Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Saturdays 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. for approx. 1 hr
Gallier House - Mondays and Fridays 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Saturdays 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. for approx. 1 hr
One house - $10.00 per person  Both houses - $18.00 per person  Group rates available

-Mardi Gras and New Orleans Traditions
http://www.backstreetmuseum.org/
Guided tours 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Tues – Sat, $8.00 per person. Group tour booking available

-New Orleans Cemeteries
http://www.saveourcemeteries.org/
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 in Garden District tour, 10:15 am for around 1 hr, Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat, $10.00 per person
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in French Quarter tour, 9:45 am for around 1 hr, Fri-Sun, $12.00 per person
Tours are first come, first serve. Contact programs@saveourcemeteries.org for starting meeting place. Other cemeteries offered for prearranged group tours

-New Orleans Jazz (National Parks Service)
http://www.nps.gov/jazz/index.htm
Park open year round, except Christmas and Fat Tuesday
Visitor Center 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 916 N. Peters Station

-United States National World War II Museum
http://www.nationalww2museum.org/
Open 7 days a week, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, $24.00 per person
Discounts available to groups of 15+.

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Restaurants

-Tujage’s (Creole)
http://www.tujaguesrestaurant.com/
Business casual
Dinner 5:00-10:00 pm, 7 days a week. Lunch 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Reservations recommended, online reservations available.

-Ralph’s on the Park (Creole)
http://www.neworleansrestaurants.com/ralphsonthepark/
http://www.opentable.com/ralphs-on-the-park-reservations-new-orleans?rid=2821&restref=2821
Business casual
Lunch 11:30 am-2:00 pm, Friday
Dinner 5:30-9:30 pm, 7 days a week
Brunch 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Sunday

-Pascal’s Manale (Seafood)
http://www.neworleansrestaurants.com/pascalsmanale/
Lunch 11:30 am-2:00 pm
Dinner 5:00-10:00 pm
Cash only oyster bar

-La Bayou
http://www.neworleansrestaurants.com/labayou/
Lunch/Dinner 11:00 am-1:00 am, Sunday-Thursday
Balcony view of Bourbon Street

-Ethnic Cuisine Options
http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/cuisine/food/ethnicrestaurants.html

Sports

-New Orleans Hornets (NBA)
http://www.nba.com/hornets/
Fri, Feb. 10th vs. Portland, 7:00 pm
Mon, Feb. 13rd vs. Utah, 7:00 pm
Tickets from $15-$200. Group rates available upon request.

-New Orleans Saints (NFL)
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/
***Please note, NFL season ends before Waterborne