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Great Escape
A look at what to do in the major U.S. and
worldwide tourist destinations. -- February 20, 2006
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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
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| The Top 10
Attractions in New Orleans |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| The National D-Day Museum 877-813-3329
Celebrating the spirit, teamwork, optimism,
courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won WWII. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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