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  • At New Orleans - Information on good food, good times, history and entertainment.
  • Bigeasy.com - Resource for hotels, attractions, and travel packages.
  • Experience New Orleans A guide to New Orleans attractions, recommended French Quarter hotels, tours, and restaurants.
  • FrenchQuarter.com New Orleans French Quarter. Includes lodging, attractions, nightlife, dining, events and tours.
  • New Orleans Coupons - Offers printable coupons for various local attractions and restaurants.
  • New Orleans Getaways - New Orleans hotels, restaurants, tours, entertainment guide for visitors and locals.
  • New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau Travel guide for New Orleans, Louisiana, offering maps, coupons and information about the French Quarter, shopping, events, and convention services.
  • New Orleans Online Guide to the city, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, events, and culture.
  • New Orleans Reservations Lodging reservations in the French Quarter. Additional information includes dining and attractions in the area.
  • New OrleansToDo.com Visitor and local information guide for hotel reservations, French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras, local art and JazzFest.
  • New Orleans World Web Tourism and travel guide with interactive maps and information about tours, attractions, restaurants, events, shopping, and accommodations.
  • NewOrleans.Com Guide includes information on selected hotels, travel, restaurants, and attractions.
  • NOLA.com: Visitor Essentials Resources for visitors to the city, from New Orleans' local newspaper.
  • Party New Orleans - An alternative guide to the New Orleans party scene featuring the clubs, happy hours, dancing, food, bands and all the crazy events that the city hosts.
  • Perfect Cents Provides discounts at over seventy French Quarter, Downtown, and Uptown: dining, tours, cruises, and entertainment venues throughout New Orleans.
  • Soul Of America - New Orleans Afrocentric guide to the post-Katrina city, featuring African-American history, culture, attractions, events and businesses.
  • Welcome To New Orleans Visitor's Guide to New Orleans - calendar of events, accommodations, restaurants, shopping, meeting planners and information. New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.

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  • Ashton's 1860's mansion located nine blocks from the French Quarter in the Esplanade Historic District. Offers property photos and description, reservation form, availability calendar, rates and map.
  • Auld's Sweet Olive In Faubourg Marigny ten minutes walk to the French Quarter. Offers, room rates, photos, map and description.
  • Avenue Inn - On Saint Charles Avenue near the Garden District. Describes room types and rates; offers photos, directions and contact information.
  • Avilla Describes inn located in the Gentilly neighborhood, offering a brief description, map and contact information.
  • B and W Courtyards Located near the French Quarter in the Faubourg Marigny; provides photos and descriptions of property as well as a map and contact information.
  • Bayou Saint John Victorian home located near City Park on Bayou Saint John; offers photos and description of the inn, a map, room rates, links to other local attractions and testimonials from previous guests.
  • Beau Sejour Two story Uptown inn; offers room photos and descriptions, general pricing information, map, driving directions, reservations form and links to local restaurants and nightclubs.
  • Block-Keller House Italianate mansion on Canal Street in the Carrollton neighborhood; offers photos, property description, map and contact information.
  • Bracket House - Offering two guest rooms one block from the French Quarter; provides room photos, descriptions, rates and contact information.
  • Burgundy, The Offers guest rooms for gays, lesbians and friends in Faubourg Marigny near the French Quarter. Provides photos, description, room rates, contact information, and links.
  • Bywater Located in the Bywater neighborhood; offers room descriptions, photos and rates plus a reservations form and area information.
  • Castle Inn Located in the Garden District; offers room descriptions, rates and photos along with driving directions and testimonials from prior guests.
  • Chateau du Louisiane Garden District mansion providing lodging services, with photo gallery, local tours and event information, and historical background.
  • Chez Nous Located three blocks from the French Quarter in the Marigny Triangle; offers room photos, rates and descriptions along with an area events calendar.
  • Claiborne Mansion Located in Faubourg Marigny overlooking Washington Square; offers map, photos and contact information.
  • Coccinelle Bed and Breakfast Historic Creole townhouse less than one block to French Quarter, featuring photos, map, rooms and contact information.
  • Creole Gardens Guesthouse - Three 1850's era historic mansions centered on a banana courtyard and a cafe. Includes view of rooms.
  • Dauphine House Located in Faubourg Marigny one block from Bourbon Street and the French Quarter; offers room photos, rates and links to local attractions.
  • Dive Inn - Features guest rooms set around an indoor heated pool and marble, mahogany bar; offers availability calendar, reservations form, room rates, testimonials, local attractions links and a Mardi Gras photo tour.
  • Edgar Degas House Describes local former home of deceased French Impressionist Edgar Degas; offers room and property descriptions, photos, reservations form, rates, map, references, an online gift shop, links and data about the non-profit Edgar Degas foundation and a movie about Degas shot here.
  • Elysian Fields Inn - The Elysian Fields Inn is a 4-star B&B situated in the historic Faubourg Marigny section of New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Fairchild House - Greek Revival home in the Lower Garden District; offers property and room descriptions, rates, photos, contact information and a reservation form.
  • Grand Victorian Queen Anne style Victorian home on Saint Charles Avenue; offers room photos and descriptions, map with directions, booking request form and links to local attractions.
  • HH Whitney House -Historical building on Esplanade Ave. Includes contact information, amenities and transportation information are included.
  • Hubbard Mansion - Located Uptown on Saint Charles Avenue; offers a property description, photos, maps and contact information.
  • Kate and Dave's Two story Greek Revival style home in Faubourg Marigny. Offers property description, photos, room rate and contact information.
  • La Dauphine, Residence des Artistes Guest house located four blocks from the French Quarter. Location, contact information, rates, and special event schedules.
  • La Maison Marigny Circa 1890s building, located on the quiet end of famous Bourbon Street.
  • Le Chateau de Claudine Three story antebellum mansion in the Esplanade Ridge district near the French Quarter. Offers maps and directions to the inn as well as photos and descriptions of the guest rooms and grounds.
  • Lions Inn Gay owned lodging with pool and hot tub, afternoon wine hours, just 5 blocks from the French Quarter. Location, contact information, rates, and special event schedules.
  • Little Eazy Two bedroom private guest house near the French Quarter, provides photos, room descriptions, pricing, and contact
  • Magnolia Mansion Antebellum mansion located in the Garden District, historically known as the Harris-Maginnis House, offering photo gallery, rates, and guides to local tours and events.
  • Maison Carondelet Gay and lesbian friendly establishment provides photographic tour and general information.
  • Maison DuBois Located just off Bourbon Street in the historic French Quarter. Featuring private suites, pool and spa, photo gallery, and reservation requests.
  • Mandevilla Describes two story Saint Charles Avenue home near Tulane University and Audubon Park; offers property description, photos, testimonials and contact information.
  • Marigny Manor House Located in the Marigny Triangle; offers room photos and rates, property description, reservations booking form, map and driving directions.
  • McKendrick-Breaux House Three story antebellum masonry home in the Lower Garden District. Provides photos, history of the property, a reservations form as well as location and contact information.
  • Park View Guest House - Located on Saint Charles Avenue next to Audubon Park and listed in the National Register of Historic Places; offers photos, rates, reservations form and map.
  • Rose Manor - Lakefront area inn near Municipal Yacht Harbor. Provides photos and Quicktime movies of guest rooms, property description, map, room rates, contact information and local tourism links.
  • Schiro's Balcony Guest House French Quarter establishment offering pictures and descriptions of our guest rooms, online reservations, and local color, food, art, and music links.
  • Seven Oaks Located near the airport; offers photographs, a property description, driving directions, links and booking information.
  • St. Charles Guest House - Converted maritime boarding house located between the Garden and Downtown Districts. Offers room photos, rates, biographies of the proprietors and local tourist attraction recommendations.
  • The Cotton Brokers' Houses Describes two properties in Esplanade Ridge neighborhood in both english and french; includes photos, rates, contact information and reservations form.
  • The Muses Greek Revival style home on Magazine Street. Offers property information, reservations form, photos, map, contact information and links to local attractions.
  • The Yellow Door Located in the Uptown neighborhood. Offers room photos and a reservation request form.

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  • Harrah's Casino & Hotel - Harrah's New Orleans Casino & Hotel is located two blocks from the French Quarter in New Orleans.

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  • 905 Royal Hotel A small French Quarter hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana providing accommodations with traditional southern hospitality.
  • American Creole House Recently renovated historic townhouse with all suite accommodations. Located on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line
  • Astor Crowne Plaza The Astor Crowne Plaza allows for quick access to both the excitement of Bourbon Street and nearby downtown attractions.
  • Avenue Garden Hotel - Avenue Garden Hotel Away from the Crowd on Historic St. Charles Avenue Literally minutes from the buzz of New Orleans' French Quarter.
  • Baronne Plaza - 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.
  • Bienville House Hotel - The Bienville House Hotel has recently completed a multi-million dollar lobby-to-rooftop renovation.
  • Chateau Dupre With an address on shop-lined Decatur Street, the Hotel Chateau Dupre in New Orleans, La., stands three blocks from Bourbon Street.
  • Chateau Sonesta Chateau Bourbon is located in the French Quarter next to Bourbon Street.
  • Clarion Grand Boutique Hotel An all suite hotel in the Garden District. Includes guestrooms, amenities, and reservations.
  • Country Inn & Suites French Quarter - Country Inn & Suites French Quarter is not your typical Country Inn & Suites. Created out of seven historic buildings dating back to the 1860's.
  • Courtyard By Marriott Downtown - The Courtyard New Orleans Downtown Near The French Quarter is centrally located just 1 block from the romantic French Quarter.
  • Creole House Hotel, A - Historical French Quarter establishment offering continental breakfast, period furnishings, jacuzzi suites, and online reservations.
  • Dauphine Orleans The 18th century former French Quarter townhouse, Dauphine Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, was built in 1775 and stands one block from Bourbon Street.
  • Doubletree Hotel - The Doubletree Hotel New Orleans on Canal Street offers full service at a premier downtown New Orleans location overlooking the Mississippi River.
  • Embassy Suites The Embassy Suites New Orleans hotel is located only steps from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
  • Empress Hotel - Offers Euro-style accommodations in the French Quarter, for the traveler on a budget. Includes description, photo, rates, and location information.
  • Fairmont Hotel - First as the Grunewald, then as The Roosevelt and now The Fairmont New Orleans, the legendary hotel has created an enduring tradition of hospitality in New Orleans.
  • French Quarter Suites Hotel Offers suites of various sizes, as well as townhouses from its "French Quarter Annex" located 1 block away. Online reservation requests accepted.
  • Frenchmen Hotel Historical establishment bordering the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny area, offering continental breakfast, period furnishings, reservations, & arranged tours.
  • Garden District Hotel Located on St. Charles Avenue with streetcar access to the French Quarter, facilities include restaurant, and conference rooms.
  • Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center - The Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center hotel in Louisiana is located just one block in front of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
  • Hilton Garden Inn French Quarter - The Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD hotel in Louisiana is nestled in the heart of the Crescent City Central Business District.
  • Hilton Riverside - Visiting the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel will not only bring back fond memories, but can open up new areas to explore in New Orleans , Louisiana.
  • Hilton St Charles Avenue - The Hilton St. Charles Avenue hotel in Louisiana is located in the heart of the New Orleans Central Business District, three blocks off Canal Street.
  • Historic French Market Inn Tucked away at the Mississippi River in the heart of the French Quarter, the Historic French Market Inn is a beautiful 19th century inn.
  • Holiday Inn Chateau Lemoyne Historic hotel located one block from Bourbon Street, featuring meeting facilities and a restaurant.
  • Holiday Inn Superdome - Experience the excitement of New Orleans at the Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome centrally located in the heart of all the city has to offer.
  • Hyatt Regency New Orleans Located downtown. Includes rates, amenities, and local guide.
  • Iberville Suites - The Iberville Suites is one of the best kept secrets in the Big Easy!
  • InterContinental Hotel - The InterContinental New Orleans is a 4-star luxury property located adjacent to the world-renowned music and entertainment of the French Quarter.
  • International House - The International House is located in New Orleans, La., two blocks from the French Quarter and Bourbon Street.
  • JW Marriott - The JW Marriott New Orleans is ideally located on Canal Street at the entrance to the French Quarter and just steps from the business district.
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites Downtown - The La Quinta Inn and Suites New Orleans-Downtown is a beautifully appointed high-rise, located just minutes from the Louisiana Superdome.
  • Lafayette Hotel - Luxury New Orleans Hotel featuring French doors and wrought iron balconies -- awarded membership in "Small Luxury Hotels of the World."
  • Lamothe House Hotel - Historical French Quarter lodging, offering continental breakfast, period furnishings, swimming pool, and online reservations.
  • Le Cirque Hotel - New Orleans, one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world, takes pride in its rich French and American heritage.
  • 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.
  • Loews Hotel - The Loews New Orleans Hotel, located in New Orleans, La., borders the Arts District and stands across the street from Harrah's New Orleans Casino.
  • Maison Dupuy Hotel The five-story Maison Dupuy Hotel of New Orleans, La., is located in a residential section of the French Quarter.
  • Marriott Convention Center - Discover a New Orleans, LA hotel that delivers a legendary experience rich with historic elements at the Marriott New Orleans Convention Center.
  • Marriott French Quarter - Experience a beautiful New Orleans French Quarter hotel boasting the unique spirit, rich culture, and distinct flavor of the Crescent City.
  • Monteleone Hotel - The Hotel Monteleone New Orleans, La., stands in the French Quarter within four blocks of Jackson Square.
  • New Orleans Luxury Hotels Three New Orleans luxury hotels located in the heart of the Garden District, blocks from the French Quarter.
  • New Orleans Plaza Hotel and Convention Center Located near the airport, offering air shuttle service, restaurant, lounge, meeting rooms, business services, and online reservations.
  • Olivier House Hotel Example of Creole Greek Revival architecture in the French Quarter.
  • Omni Royal Orleans The Omni Royal Orleans Hotel is located in New Orleans, La., in the center of the French Quarter.
  • Parc St. Charles Hotel Located on the St. Charles streetcar line and designed for the corporate traveler. Features fitness center, restaurant/lounge, complimentary cocktail, rooms with fax, data port, printer, copy machine.
  • Pelham Hotel - The Pelham Hotel offers the luxurious living standards of elegant New Orleans, combined with an ideal location.
  • Place D'Armes Hotel - The only hotel located at Jackson Square. St Louis Cathedral, Cafe du Monde, and the French Quarter are only steps away.
  • Pontchartrain Hotel Offers authentic New Orleans atmosphere and charm. Located within blocks of the French Quarter. Lists amenities, history, contact information, rates, and dining.
  • Prince Conti Hotel - Built in the early 1800s, this hotel is just around the corner from the restaurants and nightlife of Bourbon Street.
  • Provincial Hotel - Often regarded as one of New Orlean's best kept secrets, the Hotel Provincial is located in the center of the French Quarter.
  • Prytania Park Hotel Within minutes of dining, shopping and entertainment venues, the Prytania Park is a tourist class hotel located in the Historic Garden District of New Orleans.
  • Quarter House Resort Luxury 5-star suites resort in French Quarter featuring complimentary continental breakfast, jacuzzi baths and furnished kitchens.
  • Queen And Crescent Hotel The Queen & Crescent Hotel captures the charm of the early 1900's with its classically appointed European style guest rooms.
  • Queen Anne Hotel - The Queen Anne is located in the heart of the Garden District, one of New Orleans' most historic neighborhoods.
  • Radisson Hotel New Orleans This 759-room historic hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is centrally located and features restaurants, lounges, roof top swimming pool, heated spa, fitness center, and a gift shop.
  • Renaissance Arts - Located in a 1910 warehouse in the Arts and Warehouse District, the Renaissance hotel is blocks from the Riverwalk and within a mile of the French Quarter.
  • Renaissance Pere Marquette - Just two blocks from the French Quarter.
  • Ritz-Carlton Hotel - Located next to the French Quarter and occupying the Maison Blanche and Kress buildings, the Ritz- Carlton New Orleans (La.)
  • Royal Sonesta - The Royal Sonesta offers 35 luxurious suites, including a honeymoon Jacuzzi suite and the distinctive Presidential and Royal suites.
  • Royal Street Inn and R Bar French Quarter bar offering lodging suites, located in a restored 1890's corner store-house.
  • St. James Hotel Newly opened luxury boutique hotel consisting of historic landmark buildings, rooftop terraces, courtyards, lounging pool & data ports in every room.
  • W French Quarter - Hotter than Mardi Gras 'cause it's happening all year round. It's W New Orleans- French Quarter. Stay a while. Meet and mingle in our playful Living Room.
  • Windsor Court Hotel Luxury hotel in the Central Business District, with 264 suites each with private balcony or bay window. In addition to the suites, there are 58 deluxe guest rooms.
  • Wyndham Riverfront - The Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans is located across the street from the Morial Convention Center and the Riverwalk's 140 shops and cafes.

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  • Aaron Ingram Haus Located in the Marigny Triangle neighborhood six blocks from the French Quarter; offers links to local area attractions, restaurants and nightclubs along with a history of the area and map.
  • DeBruyne Guesthouse Marigny neighborhood property with pool; offers rates, photos, map, directions and contact form.
  • French Quarter Guest House Offers self contained, 2 bedroom accommodations in the heart of the Quarter. Includes description of facilities with photos, and rental information with pricing.
  • Homewood Suites By Hilton - At the Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, you'll enjoy our spacious one and two-bedroom suites.
  • Residence Inn By Marriott Convention Center - The Residence Inn by Marriott New Orleans Convention Center is perfect for guests looking for spacious suites equipped with full kitchens.
  • River House Furnished apartment in Faubourg Marigny available for rentals of five days or over. Offers property description, photos, rates and contact information.
  • Staybridge Suites - This New Orleans Hotel is five blocks from the French Quarter and three blocks to the New Orleans Convention Center.
  • Studio 6 Hotel - Studio 6 is designed for longer stays; we offer furnished studios with fully equipped kitchens at low weekly rates.
  • The Bouligny House Vacation or corporate rental in the French Quarter. Two bedroom, two bathroom apartment for families or couples wanting the comforts of home for an extended stay.
  • The Kerlerec House Located in the Marigny neighborhood; offers room photos and descriptions as well as contact information.
  • The Lake Houses A collection of vacation rental properties on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain; offers photos, descriptions, maps and contact information.

Airport Information

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport - MSY - Information on passenger and cargo facilities, downtown heliport, employment, flights, general aviation, ground transportation, parking and security. Includes history, FAQs, business and phone directory, photos, weather, and press releases.
  • New Orleans/Lakefront Airport (NEW) The city's "old" airport, still serving general aviation, including private, corporate, military, and commercial jets. History, general and pilot information, facility details and photo gallery.

Attractions

  • Jackson Square A home for artists, shops, businesses, and restaurants in the area of Jackson Square, of the New Orleans French Quarter
  • Longue Vue House and Gardens The classic beauty of the home and the diverse and changing vistas of the gardens create in Longue Vue a tranquil union of architectural interiors, decorative arts and landscape design. A unique memorial to a way of life that no longer exists, Longue Vue is forever a place to look, to learn and to enjoy.
  • Mardi Gras World Provides details of tours of the studios where Mardi Gras is made. Artists and sculptors work in full view of visitors throughout the year. Tours include viewing floats and props used in carnival parades, the costumes of Mardi Gras royalty, historical video presentation, and a gift shop.
  • New Orleans City Park Approximately 14 million visitors come through the Park each year to enjoy its magnificent oak trees, picturesque statues and fountains, sports and recreational facilities, and historic buildings.
  • NewOrleansKids.Com Enjoyable, fun-filled, family entertainment in the New Orleans area, from the steamboat Natchez and carriage rides to the Honey Island Swamp tour and the Aquarium Zoo Cruise.
  • Rapunzelda's Personal page of a French Quarter denizen; offers strange photographs and some links.
  • Rivertown There are 12 attractions at Rivertown. The Saint's Hall of Fame, Children's Castle, The Mardi Gras Museum, and The Louisiana Wildlife Museum to name a few.
  • Riverwalk Near the French Quarter and connected to the Convention Center, Riverwalk is the home of 140 stores and restaurants.
  • Rosetree Glass Studio Located in Algiers Point neighborhood in a former movie theater; offers information about glass blowing, photos and contact information.
  • The Louisiana Superdome A tour of the Superdome, with slides.

Bus Lines

  • Greyhound Bus Line - Fares, schedules, and ticketing for more than 3700 destinations across North America.

Casinos

  • Boomtown Casino Located on the Westbank in New Orleans. Information about the gaming, dining, entertainment, and employment opportunities are included on the site.
  • Harrah's Located near the French Quarter, Aquarium, and Riverwalk, offering thousands of slots and table games 24 hours every day.
  • Treasure Chest Casino Kenner, LA.

Dining Guides

  • Bayou Food Restaurant Guide Provides links to popular New Orleans area restaurant web sites.
  • Restaurants.com A searchable database of area restaurants and bars. Searches are offered by name, cuisine, and city location.

Festivals & Events

Fishing Trips

  • E-Z Fly Guide Service 25 miles south of downtown New Orleans, sight-cast to tailing redfish with fly rod or light tackle in custom 20' flat boat powered by backcountry mud motor.
  • Fin Feather Guide Service Information from this full service waterfowl hunting and saltwater fishing charters from New Orleans.
  • Reel Happy Fishing Charters Fishing Trips with Mike Garey. Trout and Redfish.
  • Titeline Charters Light tackle fishing for speckled trout, red fish, flounder and bass off Delacroix Island. Includes trips, rates, lodging and photos.

Golf Courses & Clubs

  • Big Easy Golf Specializes in group, corporate, and convention golf packages, tee-times, and tournaments in select cities of the United States and Canada.
  • Lakewood Country Club, New Orleans, Louisiana 18-hole championship course which hosted 26 PGA Tour Events, less than 5 miles from downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter.

Limousines & Shuttles

  • A Regal Limousine Service Chauffeured stretch limousines for any occasion with 24 hour service.
  • Avenue Limousine Provides transportation services to New Orleans and surrounding areas for all occasions and events.
  • Carey New Orleans Signature Livery, Inc. - Provides airport transfers, service for conventions and special events, and intercity travel in chauffeured limousines and sedans. Includes information on services and vehicles.
  • Nicoll's Transportation Offers stretch hummers and limousines in black or white, covering the metro/airport area.

Mardi Gras

  • Floatriders Photos celebrating the uniqueness of Mardi Gras and New Orleans.
  • Jester's Mardi Gras Includes information about Mardi Gras in New Orleans, pictures, recipes, and links.
  • Krewe of Bacchus Important dates and times, krewe history, parade schedule and route map.
  • Krewe of Carrollton - Official Krewe of Carrollton Webpages for Visitors and Members
  • Krewe of King Arthur Knights of King Arthur Carnival Krewe. 25 years of history and information on one of New Orleans' oldest krewes.
  • Krewe of Morpheus A calendar of events, photos, an application form, and links.
  • Mardi Gras Central: Countdown to Mardi Gras Provides messages boards and schedules of New Orleans events.
  • Mardi Gras Digest Regional news and information on Mardi Gras. Updated all year with features for the Carnival industry.
  • Mardi Gras Man's Teaches the basics of attending Mardi Gras. Provides detailed guide to New Orleans festivities and offers forum.
  • Mardi Gras Unmasked - Provides information on Mardi Gras in New Orleans, including colorful characters, parade routes, and video.
  • MardiGras.com - Provides news, parade schedules, chat, and French Quarter information. Also features live Mardi Gras web casts.
  • MardiGrasCoconuts.Com Guide to events and activities in New Orleans. Comprehensive database of Krewes, clubs, and other carnival organizations and communities.
  • MardiGrasNewOrleans.com A guide that includes schedule, history, dates, and traditions. Features live re-broadcasts and markets holiday supplies.
  • New Orleans Mardi Gras Includes brief history, pictures, and parade schedules.
  • The Krewe Of Mid City Parade New Orleans Mardi Gras parade with floats and designs by internationally known Artist, Ricardo Pustanio.
  • The Royal Mardi Gras Store - Online ticket sales for grandstand seats for New Orleans Mardi Gras parades on St. Charles Avenue downtown.

Museums

  • Amistad Research Center Tulane University's Tilton Memorial Hall documents the history of slavery, race relations, African American community development and the civil rights movement.
  • Historic New Orleans Collection Located in a complex of historic French Quarter buildings, facilities include The Williams Gallery, The Williams Residence house museum, and a museum shop. Library collections are housed in the Third District Municipal Court building.
  • Longue Vue House and Gardens The classic beauty of the home and the diverse and changing vistas of the gardens create in Longue Vue a tranquil union of architectural interiors, decorative arts and landscape design. A unique memorial to a way of life that no longer exists, Longue Vue is forever a place to look, to learn and to enjoy.
  • Louisiana State Museum - New Orleans' most prominent heritage attraction, the Louisiana State Museum is comprised of eight landmark buildings in New Orleans' French Quarter and extensive permanent collections of artifacts and works of art.
  • Musée Conti Wax Museum Musee Conti is unusual among wax museums in that it tells a story in chronological order - a story of New Orleans history, legend, and scandals.
  • New Orleans Museum of Art Online calendar of events for current year and 2000 and 2001 exhibitions, Arts of Europe online handbook,and a listing of the collection found at the museum are available on the site.
  • New Orleans Museums Browse over 40 museums in the New Orleans area and discover a world of fine art, history, Mardi Gras, military, and even fire fighting museums.
  • New Orleans Pharmacy Museum Location and very brief information about the Museum.
  • Newcomb Art Gallery/Woldenberg Art Center Focused on the crafts produced at Newcomb College from the late 19th through the early 20th century with over 400 examples of pottery, metal work, embroidery and bound books.
  • The Louisiana Children's Museum Interactive games for kids, a Grown-up Wing, calendar of events are among the things you'll find. Each visit to the museum offers a new learning adventure for kids of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
  • The National D-Day Museum - Celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II and promotes the exploration and expression of these values by future generations.
  • The National D-Day Museum Illuminates the American experience during the WWII era with moving personal stories, historic artifacts and powerful interactive displays.
  • The Odgen Museum of Southern Art Home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art in the world.

Tour Operators

  • Cajun Critters Swamp tour operator on Bayou Segnette; offers photos, pricing, a description of the sights on the tour and contact information.
  • Cobblestone Small Group Tours Offering tours to the Basque Country, Catalan Spain, Portugal, and Sicily.
  • Ghost Tour - Guided evening walks of the French Quarter highlighting tales of ghosts and hauntings. Site offers a bio about the tour host, an online coupon and some legends about local hauntings.
  • Gray Line Private bus company offering a variety of sightseeing opportunities in metro New Orleans as well as bus charters.
  • Haunted History Guided walks of the French Quarter, the Garden District and an above ground cemetery which are themed towards the occult, ghosts and vampires. Site includes photo gallery, online gift shop, reservations form and virtual coupon.
  • Hotard Motor Coach Providers of New Orleans sightseeing tours, airport transportation, convention shuttles and group bus charter packages.
  • Louisiana Swamp Guided rides into the swamp by pontoon boat and airboat as well as tours to plantations and sport fishing charters. Site offers tour details including photos, pricing, departure times, directions and contact information.
  • Nature Tours - A wholesale tour operator specializing in travel to Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico and Panama.
  • New Orleans Tours Local charter bus services for conventions, personal and group tours.
  • Spirit Tours Walks featuring cemeteries, voodoo, ghosts, vampires, and local history. Web site offers short ghost stories submitted by online visitors along with testimonials, links and a virtual coupon.
  • Steam Boat Natchez Local Mississippi River cruises from the French Quarter to the Audubon Zoo. Contact information, reservation information and details about specialty cruises are provided.
  • Steppin' Out - Guided motor tours of New Orleans for small groups.
  • Tour-New-Orleans.com Offers tours by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide including walking tours of the historic Garden District, cemeteries, and French Quarter. Also motor coach tours of mosques, synagogues, temples, churches, shrines and cemeteries.
  • Tours by Isabelle Guided New Orleans, plantation and swamp tours for small groups.
  • Voodoo Crossroads Voodoo related tours of the French Quarter as well as sales of voodoo products; offers historical information, online gift shop and descriptions of topic related services.

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  • Atlas Tour and Travel - A full service travel agency serving clients worldwide with a special brand of customer service.

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