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Attractions
Steamboat Natchez Riverboat Cruise
This is a great way to enjoy 3 attractions-in-one ... New Orleans food and music during a cruise down the Mississippi. Since this is a real steamboat, you'll hear the beautiful music of its calliope (a musical instrument powered by steam that is atop the steamboat) as you stroll through the French Quarter -- just follow the sounds to the river! Choose from a daytime cruise, or a dinner/jazz cruise featuring the Dukes of Dixieland.
Musée Conti Wax Museum
It's the best-kept secret in New Orleans. The Musée Conti Historical Wax Museum is Fun, Historical, Educational AND Entertaining... a must see in New Orleans! Founded in 1963, "The WAX" tells the fascinating story of New Orleans from her founding to the present day. Experience more than 300 years of History, Legend and Scandal with the 154 life-size figures displayed in historically accurate settings.
Aquarium-Zoo Cruise
This riverboat cruise package is a great way to see the Aquarium of the Americas and the Audubon Zoo -- you won't have to worry about transportation to the zoo, and you'll enjoy a 7-mile riverboat cruise down the Mississippi on your way! Perfect for the family.
D-Day Museum
The National D-Day Museum's exhibits encompass the June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy, the Home Front during WWII, and the D-Day Invasions in the Pacific. Exhibit galleries incorporate text panels, artifacts, and Personal Account stations in which visitors may listen to the stories of WWII veterans and others who supported the war effort.
Mardi Gras World
Visit Mardi Gras World .. with thousands of sensational sculptured props and breath-taking giant figures -- it's the place where Mardi Gras is made. You'll see the artists as they build the floats for next year's Mardi Gras .. great place to get the Mardi Gras spirit year-round, and every tour includes free king cake -- don't forget your camera!
Harrah's Casino
Voted "Best Casino" by the readers of "Casino Player," Harrah's is located just steps away from the Quarter. Harrah's has thousands of the newest slots and hundreds of action-packed table games. Our brand new casino beautifully represents all parts of the city of New Orleans, features a mini Mardi Gras parade each day, and tons of entertainment year-round!
Royal Carriages
Take a carriage ride while you're in New Orleans ... and enjoy a tour of the French Quarter (garden district tours available, too!) Quaint mule-drawn carriages take you past many landmarks of New Orleans, including Bourbon Street, the mighty Mississippi, and Jackson Square.
Honey Island Swamp Tours, Inc.
Enjoy a trip into one of the least-altered river swamps in the country. Nearly 70,000 acres of the Honey Island Swamp is a permanently protected wildlife area. The beauty of nature surrounds you and wildlife abounds ... the guides really love the swamps, have a great sense of humor, and can answer all of your questions. Check out HoneyIslandSwamp.com for more information and pictures.
Westwego Swamp Adventures
Only a short drive from the French Quarter, Westwego Swamp Adventures offers visitors a fascinating boat trip into the Louisiana Swamps and Bayous. At Westwego, you will observe the nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria and snakes, and be treated to a Bayou Nature Wildlife Show by a local naturalist. After your adventure, relax and grab a bite to eat in the Wego Inn Café, or browse in the Cottage Gift Shop.
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