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A look at what to do in the major U.S. and worldwide tourist destinations. -- February 20, 2006


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New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans is full of complexities and contradictions, but its multi-faceted personality blends into an offbeat harmony that defines the city's unmistakable charm. Like the most gracious of Southern hostesses, New Orleans welcomes visitors with genuine hospitality and flair. The city's menagerie of cultures creates a kaleidoscope destination; and with so many voices, the city fulfills every whim. New Orleans is Party Central.

Though Hurricane Katrina drastically altered the landscape of the city, many of New Orlean's attractions are open on the weekend. What better time to show your love and support for beautiful New Orleans than during their first major party since Hurricane Katrina, their annual Mardi Gras celebration, taking place this year from February 18 through the 28th. Or come back April 21 to the 23rd for the French Quarter Festival.

Median income -- $27,133

Median house value -- $87,300

For more information, visit www.neworleanscvb.com



The Top 10 Attractions in New Orleans

French Quarter 

The heart and cultural center of New Orleans is the French Quarter. Filled with rich, diverse architecture, music, street performances, renowned jazz clubs, lively nightlife and the finest art galleries and restaurants.

Bourbon Street

A non-stop party lives on Bourbon Street, the French Quarter's liveliest street, where jazz, country western, Dixieland and sultry blues seem a permanent background. Here you'll find Cajun cooking at its best, nightclubs, music and shopping.

New Orleans Ghost Tour 504-628-1722

Nightly theatrical walking tour featuring historically accurate tales of ghosts and vampiric style crimes of the French Quarter.

St. Patrick's Church 504-525-4413

Among the most revered of New Orleans historic landmarks is the old St. Patrick's Catholic Church, a triumph of Gothic-style architecture comparable to any parochial structure in Europe.

Directions to the Church





Image circa 1840 (Courtesy New Orleans Historic Collection)
Mulate's -- The Original Cajun Restaurant 800-854-9149

The first restaurant to popularize Cajun dining and dancing; must be experienced to be believed.

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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas 504-565-3033

One of the top-five aquariums in the country features the largest collection of sharks and jellyfish. Also houses rare white gator penguins.

New Orleans Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

The National D-Day Museum 877-813-3329

Celebrating the spirit, teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won WWII.

Musee Conti Wax Museum New Orleans 800-233-5405

300 years of New Orleans history, legend and scandal come alive giving you an opportunity to "meet" the legends face-to-face.

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House of Blues 504-310-4999

Featuring the finest regional and international cuisine in a casual juke joint setting has live music every night in the showroom.

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World 800-362-8213

The place where Mardi Gras never ends! See artists and sculptors creating papier-mache and fiberglass props for the world's largest fleet of floats.




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