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Area AttractionsEATSCafé Pontalba At the corner of Jackson Square, the restaurant has classic New Orleans food with the scenery of the square. The American Sector At the National WWII Museum, Chef John Besh provides his take on classic American style food. Red Fish Grill The slogan says “Casual New Orleans Seafood”, but there is nothing “casual” about the taste! Deanie’s Seafood One of New Orleans best seafood restaurants since 1961—within walking distance of conference hotel, or in historic Bucktown. Port of Call “The best burger in New Orleans.” Very much a casual “locals” spot. Café Du Monde You can’t be in New Orleans without a beignet. The premier place for them—hot and fresh at all hours. Olivier’s Creole Restaurant There’s a big difference between Cajun and Creole cuisine. Learn the difference here! NOLA Restaurant Emeril Lagasse’s other restaurant in town, voted one of America’s best. Specializes in Creole cuisine. Casual attire okay. For dinner menu, click here Hard Rock Café Once an old Jax brewery storehouse, the converted building has a unique style and charm plus an amazing outdoor balcony overlooking the famous French Quarter. Landry’s Seafood House Serving the freshest Gulf seafood with a New Orleans flair. Bacco Creole Italian Pastas & Seafood Acme Oyster House NOTE: May or may not be serving oysters depending upon the spill in the Gulf. Mulates Enjoy Cajun food and learn Cajun dancing. French Market Six blocks of outdoor shopping and a farmer’s market. New Orleans School of Cooking Cooking demonstrations and lunch. SID-MAR’S Restaurant & Bar Requires a drive to Metairie. Old family-style restaurant - destroyed by the infamous 17th Street Canal flood breach and land seized by Army Corps of Engineers - has finally reopened, and is still serving great seafood, now on N. Turnbull and Veterans Boulevard in Metairie, just outside of New Orleans.February 2010 article in New Orleans Dining & Restaurants, click here. Menu, hours (closed Mondays), history, driving directions, click here BEATSMUSIC LISTINGS—Check out what’s going on around town by specific date on either of these sites: Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro New Orleans premier progressive jazz venue, just outside of the French Quarter in the Marigny district. Spotted Cat Music Club Also just outside of the French Quarter, in the Marigny District, with more traditional jazz, swing, and blues acts. No cover! Mid-City Lanes Rock’n’Bowl Home of our Monday night special event, and a lot of good New Orleans music. Maple Leaf Bar Specializing in New Orleans funk, blues, and R&B. Tipitina’s One of New Orleans’ hallmark music venues, with the ghost of the patron saint of New Orleans piano and author of the official anthem of Mardi Gras (“Big Chief”), Professor Longhair, smiling down. House of Blues Hear anyone from Tom Jones to Steel Pulse to Cindy Lauper to Dr. John. And they have a great Sunday brunch, with gospel singers, too! FAMILY TREATSAudubon Zoo One of America’s premier zoos. Bring your family, or just your inner child. Audubon Insectarium Voted “Best New Attraction” by the Themed Entertainment Association, 2009. A fabulous attraction for you and the kids. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Immerse yourself in magical underwater adventures. One of the “most popular attraction(s) in New Orleans” (Zagat, 2009). Longue Vue House & Gardens National Historic Landmark, minutes from the French Quarter. New Orleans River Cruises Daily and nightly cruises, Battlefield Cruise and Dinner Jazz Cruise – see New Orleans from the Mississippi River. Natchez Cruises Dinner Jazz Cruise Insta-Gator, Ranch & Hatchery An educational adventure for all ages. Located in Covington, this is a 45 minute drive from New Orleans. New Orleans Museum of Art Celebrate art, culture and life… Louisiana Arts & Sciences Museum Come see where art and science connect. Children’s Museum Chalmette Battlefield Site of the Battle of New Orleans, which occurred in 1815 at the end of the War of 1812. The war was actually over, but General Andrew Jackson (of Jackson Square fame) and the British didn’t know. Come see where it happened! New Orleans French Market District Six blocks on the riverside of the French Quarter, with over 20 unique retail shops, performance venues, restaurants, cafes, a flea market and a farmers’ market. Riverwalk Marketplace Shopping and dining area, just a few blocks from the Intercontinental National WWII Museum Founded by renowned historian, author and educator, Dr. Stephen Ambrose, the only museum in the United States that addresses all of the amphibious invasions or "D–Days" of World War II, honoring the more than 16 million Americans who took part in this global conflict. It is located in New Orleans because it was here that Andrew Higgins built the landing craft used in the amphibious invasions—the landing craft which President Eisenhower believed won the war for the Allies. Plantation Tours Travel down Louisiana’s Great River Road to see some of Louisiana’s great plantation homes. Some are driving tours and some tours provide transportation Plantation Parade Oak Alley St. Joseph Tours by Sabelle San Francisco Houmas House Laura Plantation Nottoway City Tours See the Garden District, Swamp Tours, French Quarter, Plantations…. New Orleans Adventures Cabildo Cajun Encounters Airboat Swamp Tours A truly unique experience – see the swamp in a whole new way. Cajun Pride Swamp Tours Jean Lafitte Swamp tour Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center 101-acre facility dedicated to conversation, education, recreation and tourism. Mardi Gras World See where Mardi Gras is made! Ghost, Vampire and Cemetery Tours Come see the haunted side of New Orleans… New Orleans Tours New Orleans Ghost Tour Haunted History Tours Big Easy |
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