New Orleans, LA
One of America's oldest and most vibrant cities, New Orleans lies on the bank of the Mississippi River, a little over a hundred miles upstream from the Gulf of Mexico.
An amalgamation of French, American and Creole cultures, the city has a rich tradition of cultural diversity that extends in to culture, cuisine and beyond.
As a tourist destination, it's hard to find a location more lively and colourful than New Orleans. When looking at the situations that lend the city its flavour however, the most obvious even that comes to mind is the famed Mardi Gras, New Orleans' own annual carnival.
Other annual events such as the Sugar Bowl, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival or Jazz Fest as it is commonly known, Southern Decadence and the Essence Music Festival are all large annual events that the city runs in order to sustain its tourists. As one of the top ten most visited cities in the US, New Orleans' economy relies heavily on tourism, and therefore the city goes to great lengths to keep them entertained.
Apart from these yearly spectacles however, there are also many other places of interest within the city. From experiencing the city's nightlife on Bourbon Street, to exploring the stately 19th century buildings on St. Charles Avenue, the city has a wide cross section of tourist sites. Magazine Street, for example, has many historic antique shops, and therefore is certainly worth an afternoon wandering in the least.
Of course, New Orleans wouldn't be New Orleans without its music. Stemming from a unique combination of European instruments and African instruments, the city gave birth to its own unique form of music, a genre we today call jazz. Today one of the most popular forms of music in the world, it is easy to see how something as lively and passionate as jazz grew out of this truly unique blend of cultures.
A city that celebrates its diversity, and rejoices in the mixed nature of its history, New Orleans is a city where cultures meet and combine to bring about something that is truly beautiful.
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Your 2 night stay in New Orleans, LA, US
Check-in: Friday, March 26, 2010
Check-out: Sunday, March 28, 2010
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Parc St. Charles
The Parc St. Charles is located in New Orleans, La.
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Le Pavillon Hotel
The historic Le Pavillon Hotel stands in the central business corridor in New Orleans, La. Harrah's New Orleans Casino is located four blocks away. $15.92 Sale! Save 25% on this Stay.
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Baronne Plaza New Orleans
The Baronne Plaza, in the center of New Orleans (La.)'s central business district, stands within one-half mile of Canal Street and the the French Quarter. $10.24
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Le Richelieu
The Le Richelieu of New Orleans in New Orleans, La., stands in the French Quarter one block from the French Market. Bourbon Street is two blocks away. $12.27
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International House
The International House is located in New Orleans, La., two blocks from the French Quarter and Bourbon Street. This property stands within one mile of the Ernest N. $12.72
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Doubletree New Orleans
The Doubletree Hotel Downtown New Orleans stands in the midst of the Big Easy's excitement on Canal Street next to the city's business and entertainment districts and overlooking the Mississippi River $13.52
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Ambassador Hotel New Orleans
The Ambassador Hotel New Orleans is located in New Orleans, La. $9.55 Early Booking Bonus
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Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue
The Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue is located in New Orleans, La. Adjacent to the St. $13.71
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Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter
Looming above the intersection of Bourbon and Canal Streets, the Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter is located in New Orleans, La. $13.68
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Hotel Le Cirque
Hotel Le Cirque is located in New Orleans, La. Adjacent to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art Six blocks from the Ernest N. $7.22 Sale! Save 30% on this Stay. Only 3 rooms left!
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Hilton New Orleans Riverside
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is located in New Orleans, La., on the banks of the Mississippi River. The Riverwalk Marketplace stands adjacent to the hotel. $10.01
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Royal St Charles Hotel
The Royal St. Charles Hotel is located in New Orleans, La. $10.37 Free Parking
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Red Carpet Inn New Orleans
The Red Carpet Inn and Suites is located in east New Orleans, just five miles from Six Flags, downtown, and the French Quarter. $3.60
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Quality Inn and Suites
The La Quinta Inn is a hotel located 8 miles from the French Quarter and approximately 15 miles from New Orleans International Airport. $6.40
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La Quinta Inn Downtown New Orleans
The flagship La Quinta Inn & Suites is a high-rise hotel in the heart of downtown New Orleans, just minutes from the French Quarter. $12.72 Free Continental Breakfast
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Holiday Inn New Orleans-French Quarter
The Holiday Inn New Orleans-French Quarter is located in New Orleans, La. $13.04
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Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
Located in the upscale Arts district of New Orleans, the Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center is one block from the Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center. $14.33
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Key Attractions
- Aquarium of the Americas
The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is a renowned aquarium in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Recognized as one of the leading aquariums in the United States, the Aquarium of the Americas is run by the Audubon Institute, which also supervises the Audubon Zoo and Audubon Park (in a different part of the city).
- Audubon Park & Zoo
Audubon Park is a city park located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The park is approximately six miles to the west of the city center of New Orleans and sits on land that was purchased by the city in 1871.
- Audubon Zoo
One of the country’s top-ranked zoos, Audubon Zoo blends the exotic excitement of animals from around the globe with the serenity of its lush gardens. With innovative natural habitat exhibits and an animal collection ranging from the unique white alligators to the extraordinary white tigers, Audubon Zoo has become one of the Gulf South’s favorite family gathering spots.
More Attractions from New Orleans, LA
- Canal Street
- Central Business District
- Dillard University
- French Quarter
- Garden District
- Harrah's Casino
- Jackson Square
- Loyola University
- LSU Medical School
- Magazine Street
- Mardi Gras
- Metairie
- Morial Convention Ctr
- Musee Conti Wax Museum
- Museum of Art
- Natchez Steamboat
- National D-Day Museum
- New Orleans Amtrak
- New Orleans Arena
- New Orleans Int'l Airport
- New Orleans Museum of Art
- Southern University
- St. Louis Cathedral
- Superdome
- Tulane University
- Union Terminal/AMTRAK
- UNO Lakefront Campus
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