Welcome to New Orleans
Come to New Orleans! Let a New Orleans native tell you about the history, food, music and good times that you can have in the Big Easy. You don't have to visit during Mardi Gras to have a good time (although I heartily recommend New Orleans during Mardi Gras).
Bring the family! Are you afraid your kids might not have a good time on the visit? Don't worry, while the adults can really have a good time, there is plenty to keep the kids busy.
Come on and have a look around. If you have any question, please be sure to leave me a note.
Thanks,
LewisC
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- 24 NOLA
- 24NO, New Orleans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Plan your 24 hour itinerary in NOLA, or read others.
- New Orleans, LA
- Welcome to the 451 Press blog for New Orleans, LA. Take a few minutes and visit this blog today!
- Official Site of Greater New Orleans - New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau information including French Quarter, New Orleans Hotels, New Orleans Events and more.
- Includes info on mardi gras, french quarter, New Orleans hotels, New Orleans events, New Orleans restaurants, New Orleans food, New Orleans music, New Orleans convention center and more.
- Free New Orleans Visitors Guide
- Whether you are planning a New Orleans vacation, a business trip, or traveling with friends to one of the many New Orleans events, like Mardi Gras, including Bourbon Street and French Quarter festivities, you can find what you need here. Along with coupons for various stores and events, and information on where to do the best New Orleans shopping, you'll also get information on New Orleans hotel availability, culture and background, New Orleans restaurants, and the best in New Orleans music and entertainment.
- New Orleans Photo Tour
- Photos, Videos, Downloads, E-Postcards and more.
- Hurricane Katrina now - updated daily
- The only constantly updated page about Hurricane Katrina news. Everything you need and need to know about Hurricane Katrina is right here.
- Cafe Du Monde - Original French Market Coffee Stand New Orleans
- The Official site of Cafe Du Monde, the Original French Market Coffee Stand located in New Orleans.
- The National World War II Museum- A Must-See Tourist Attraction When Visiting New Orleans
- Designated by Congress as the country's official World War II Museum, this remarkable attraction illuminates the American experience during the WWII era with moving personal stories, historic artifacts and powerful interactive displays.
- New Orleans Tours: High Speed Airboat Tours - Swamp, Plantation and New Orleans Post Katrina Tours
- New Orleans High Speed Airboat Tours, Swamp Tours, Plantation, Post Katrina Tour and other exciting New Orleans Attractions by the Louisiana Swamp Tour Company
- New Orleans Map
- Printable PDF map of New Orleans and the French Quarter.
- Jefferson Parish Louisiana CVB Vacation Planner : Hotels, Restaurants, Attractions
- Jefferson Parish CVB, vacation and travel information for Metairie, Grand Isle, Gretna and Kenner Louisiana hotels, lodging accommodations, attractions, restaurants, shopping and more. Gateway to New Orleans, Visit Jefferson Parish. Metairie, Grand Isle, Gretna, Kenner LA.
- FrenchQuarter.com: The Essential Guide to New Orleans' Oldest Neighborhood
- Your Guide to the French Quarter and New Orleans
- Louisiana Travel
- EXPERIENCE LOUISIANA WITH ALL YOUR SENSES
- New Orleans Hotels, New Orleans Tours, New Orleans Attractions, Charters, cruises, swamp ; hotels, festivals, new orleans saints, limousines, Airport shuttle, sports, photos, images, restaurants, french quarter, vacation, reservations at BigEasy.com
- New Orleans Hotels, Tours, Attractions, Guide: Your source for everything you need to plan your trip to New Orleans. Tours, hotels, vacations, restaurants, tourism, reservations, french quarter, discounts, bourbon st., and Mardi Gras.
Swamp Fest at Audubon Zoo
November 3 and 4, 2007
Celebrate Swamp Fest with Cajun food, music, and crafts. This weekend salute to Louisiana's Bayou country at the Zoo features hands-on encounters with live Louisiana swamp animals and special animal feedings. Swamp Fest is free with Zoo admission.
Louisiana Swamp Exhibit - The Louisiana Swamp Exhibit is where is all started. It was the inspiration for the Louisiana Swamp Fest and central point for meeting Swamp creatures of all kinds. Audubon Zoo's Louisiana Swamp Exhibit is the most authentic swamp exhibit in Louisiana. Fest-goers can experience traditional Cajun music or learn about the Cajun culture. There will also be animal feedings throughout the exhibit including a scheduled alligator feeding!
Saturday, November 3:
Capital One Performance Pavilion
10:15 am - 11:30 am - Big Red & the Zydeco Playmakers
11:55 am - 1:10 pm - Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
1:35 pm - 2:50 pm - Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
3:15 pm - 4:45 pm - BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
Cooper Plaza
10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Guyland Leday's Zydeco Family and Friends
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - The Pine Leaf Boys
Louisiana Swamp Exhibit
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Lafourche Cajun Band
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Magnolia Sisters
Sunday, November 4:
Capital One Performance Pavilion
10:15 am - 11:30 am - Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys
11:55 am - 1:10 pm - Dikki Du & the Zydeco Crew
1:35 pm - 2:50 pm - Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
3:15 pm - 4:45 pm - Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters
Cooper Plaza
10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Jeff & Vida
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Hadley Castille & his Sharecropper Band
Louisiana Swamp Exhibit
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Tout Les Soirs
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Le Bon Ton Cajun Band
Food - Fest-goers can taste the local flavor in the main festival area of the Zoo with Cajun favorites and much more.
Crafts - Bring home a piece of Louisiana's heritage with unique Cajun creations. Genuine Louisiana arts and crafts will be sold throughout the Zoo.
Audubon Zoo - Kids of all ages can learn about our Zoo animals in their natural habitats including rare white tigers, white alligators and orangutans and more! Zoo information
Audubon Zoo is located at 6500 Magazine Street in New Orleans. Admission to Swamp Fest is included in regular admission, which is $12.00 for adults, $7.00 for children (ages 2-12) and $9.00 for seniors (65+). The Zoo opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. for Swamp Fest.
Louisiana Swamp Exhibit - The Louisiana Swamp Exhibit is where is all started. It was the inspiration for the Louisiana Swamp Fest and central point for meeting Swamp creatures of all kinds. Audubon Zoo's Louisiana Swamp Exhibit is the most authentic swamp exhibit in Louisiana. Fest-goers can experience traditional Cajun music or learn about the Cajun culture. There will also be animal feedings throughout the exhibit including a scheduled alligator feeding!
Saturday, November 3:
Capital One Performance Pavilion
10:15 am - 11:30 am - Big Red & the Zydeco Playmakers
11:55 am - 1:10 pm - Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
1:35 pm - 2:50 pm - Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
3:15 pm - 4:45 pm - BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
Cooper Plaza
10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Guyland Leday's Zydeco Family and Friends
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - The Pine Leaf Boys
Louisiana Swamp Exhibit
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Lafourche Cajun Band
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Magnolia Sisters
Sunday, November 4:
Capital One Performance Pavilion
10:15 am - 11:30 am - Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys
11:55 am - 1:10 pm - Dikki Du & the Zydeco Crew
1:35 pm - 2:50 pm - Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
3:15 pm - 4:45 pm - Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters
Cooper Plaza
10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Jeff & Vida
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Hadley Castille & his Sharecropper Band
Louisiana Swamp Exhibit
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Tout Les Soirs
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Le Bon Ton Cajun Band
Food - Fest-goers can taste the local flavor in the main festival area of the Zoo with Cajun favorites and much more.
Crafts - Bring home a piece of Louisiana's heritage with unique Cajun creations. Genuine Louisiana arts and crafts will be sold throughout the Zoo.
Audubon Zoo - Kids of all ages can learn about our Zoo animals in their natural habitats including rare white tigers, white alligators and orangutans and more! Zoo information
Audubon Zoo is located at 6500 Magazine Street in New Orleans. Admission to Swamp Fest is included in regular admission, which is $12.00 for adults, $7.00 for children (ages 2-12) and $9.00 for seniors (65+). The Zoo opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. for Swamp Fest.
New Orleans For Kids
Reasons to bring the kids along!
You don't HAVE to bring kids to have fun but you CAN bring kids and have fun.
- New Orleans for Kids; children's activities, tours, museums and festivals at BigEasy.com
- New Orleans for Kids: Your source for everything you need to plan your family trip to New Orleans.
- Louisiana Children's Museum
- Come Play With Us Today!
Find something new and fun to do each time you visit the Louisiana Children's Museum. Explore and experience 30,000 square feet of hands-on fun, engaging exhibits and exciting programs - all designed with curious kids (and grown-ups) in mind.
Pilot a towboat down the Mighty Mississippi. Shop until you drop in a pint-size grocery store. Dine in a five-star, role-play café. Ride a bike with Mr. Bones. Lift 500 pounds. Hoist yourself up a wall. Trap your shadow. Anchor the evening news. Stand inside a gigantic bubble. Create a masterful work of art and much more! Even little ones have a special space to climb, crawl, hide and explore. Learning has never been more fun! - NewOrleansKids.Com - Family Attractions,Restaurants,Hotels & Fun in New Orleans, La.
- Enjoyable, fun-filled, family entertainment in the New Orleans La. area, from the Steamboat Natchez and carriage rides to the Honey Island Swamp tour and the Aquarium Zoo Cruise.
- Top Things To Do with Kids in New Orleans
- Great activities for families with children visiting New Orleans. Many tourists don't think of New Orleans as a place to bring the children, but there are plenty of unique family adventures waiting here in New Orleans -- just ask any of the thousands of kids who live here year-round. Remember, Bourbon Street is only one street in the city. There are many more that lead to family fun.
It's a Great Time to Visit New Orleans
Help out the city and enjoy New Orleans. Marriott hotels has a special package deal called the Big Easy Humanitarian Helpers.
This New Orleans vacation package offers special "Care Concierge", opportunities for hands-on community aid, donation to Habitat for Humanity and more!
As visitors are motivated by a desire to help the city rebuild, the Marriott and Renaissance Hotels designed a New Orleans vacation package offering guests the opportunity to lend a helping hand.
The New Orleans Hotel Package includes:
For Reservations:
Be sure that the promotional code P54 appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-866-530-3763 in the US and ask for promotional code P54.
The basic room rate is $129 which is a pretty good rate for Marriott.
This New Orleans vacation package offers special "Care Concierge", opportunities for hands-on community aid, donation to Habitat for Humanity and more!
As visitors are motivated by a desire to help the city rebuild, the Marriott and Renaissance Hotels designed a New Orleans vacation package offering guests the opportunity to lend a helping hand.
The New Orleans Hotel Package includes:
- Care Concierge - Once reservations are confirmed, the Care. Concierge will provide recommendations via email on local volunteer organizations for guests who want to help
- Donation to Local Charity - 25% of package rate will be donated to Habitat for Humanity to help in the revitalization of the Big Easy
- Goodies for Do-Gooding - Guests will be armed with breakfast help keep them fueled throughout the day
For Reservations:
Be sure that the promotional code P54 appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-866-530-3763 in the US and ask for promotional code P54.
The basic room rate is $129 which is a pretty good rate for Marriott.
Travel to New Orleans today!
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The Festival dates for this year are OCTOBER 11 - 18.
The New Orleans Film Festival has changed its name to NEW ORLEANS FILM SOCIETY to reflect the year-round programming and the fact that they present more than one film festival each year: the New Orleans Film Festival, the French Film Festival and, from 2008, the Italian Film Festival. New Orleans Stuff on Amazon
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Thank you I think this lens is great, thanks for all the tips, I heading back to new orleans very soon. If you get the chance check out my blog about how great I think the south is and why it will rise again!
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Hope NO is not in the path of this latest tornado. great lens. 5*
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