Jazz streams out into the moonlight, French doors open to the night breezes, sweet olive scents the air. Nearby there is laughter, a cork popping and café brûlot aflame. Welcome to New Orleans. Here, in this little corner of Europe and the Caribbean in the American South, the history is as colorful as the local architecture; the food is the stuff of legend. Haitian and African Creoles developed an exotic, spicy cuisine and were, uh, instrumental in creating jazz and Zydeco.

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Opened in 1911 as the Isaac Delgado Museum of Art, the New Orleans Museum of Art has grown into an invaluable cultural, recreational and educational resource which serves the City of New Orleans and the Gulf South. Ranked in the top 25 percent of the nation's 140 largest and most important art museums, NOMA's mission is to preserve and present a representative survey of the finest art mankind has produced, from antiquity to the present — extraordinary art from every century and every culture. NOMA’s exhibitions and programs are designed to cultivate, promote and inspire appreciation and knowledge of the fine arts. More about the New Orleans Museum of Art

Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau, SHARKS 3D is a breathtaking new three-dimensional film experience that offers audiences an astonishing up-close encounter with the Lions and Tigers of the Ocean. Come face-to-face with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead, and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man creatures, but wild, fascinating and endangered animals that have been in existence a million years before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Join the expert team of ocean explorers that brought you OCEAN WONDERLAND 3D on this unique round-the-globe expedition documenting the life of the ultimate predator. More about the Sharks 3D at the Entergy Imax Theatre

The National WW II Museum, a museum of the American experience during the World War II years, celebrating the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won World War II. Located in the historic arts and warehouse district in downtown New Orleans, The National WW II Museum consists of a renovated, four-story 19th century warehouse and the adjoining four-story glass-fronted Louisiana Memorial Pavilion. More about the National WW II Museum

Experience the history and beauty of Longue Vue House and Gardens, a National Historic Landmark in New Orleans, Louisiana. Longue Vue features Classical Revival style buildings and landscaped gardens, a magnificent collection of European and American decorative and fine arts pieces, museum exhibits, entertaining tours, educational programs, and a delightful museum shop. Listed on the National Register. More about the Longue Vue House and Gardens

The Evergreen Plantation tour is an outstanding representation of the plantation culture in Louisiana. Based on 500 pages of documentation, a public archeology project funded by a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and ongoing research in oral history and cultural landscape, Evergreen sets new standards in cultural tourism. At Evergreen, the tour highlights 250 years of family ownership, the architectural significance of the buildings, and its reliance on agriculture. More about the Evergreen Plantation Tour

Mardi Gras World invites you to take a look behind the magic of Mardi Gras. Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World is New Orleans’ showcase of carnival, with thousands of sensational sculptured props and breath-taking giant figures on display all year-round. Tourists are encouraged to bring their cameras and picture themselves next to King Kong, Marilyn Monroe, the giant Bacchsaurus, and thousands of other props and sculptures. More about the Mardi Gras

New Orleans Paddle-
wheels’ Paddlewheeler Creole Queen is a luxurious vessel offering day cruises, night excursions, and private charters on the Mississippi River. The 1,000 passenger Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, featuring exquisite 19th century dècor, is an authentic Paddlewheeler. Beautifully appointed with full service bars, parquet dance floors, and gift shops for those last minute New Orleans’ souvenirs. The Creole Queen also features private rooms, stereo music and sound systems, audio visual equipment, modern restrooms and handicap facilities all of which combine to make the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen a true “Floating Palace.” More about the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler

Pontchartrain Vineyards wines are produced with one specific purpose in mind: to provide distinctive regional wines to complement the extraordinary cuisine of Louisiana. They are available at fine restaurants and wine retailers throughout South Louisiana. Guests are welcome to visit the tasting room/visitors center and vineyards which are located 15 minutes from downtown Covington and an hour from downtown New Orleans. The tasting room overlooks our vineyards and includes a lovely terrace. More about the Pontchartrain Vineyards

Experience the Barataria Swamps! You choose between “Slow and Easy” or “High Speed”. Cruise slowly past an ancient 2000 year old, sacred Indian mound and a local Cajun cemetery where the people of the swamp are buried above ground. You will see the Cajun fishing boats along the bayou. Proud fishermen may even stop to show you their catch. No matter which method of tour boat that you chose, you will venture deep into the Barataria swamps that was once the home of Pirate, Jean Lafitte. More about the New Orleans Wild Side

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