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Article Published 2008
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The world famous "Mardi Gras" is
celebrated in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is an ancient custom that
originated in southern Europe. It celebrates food and fun just before
the 40 days of Lent: a Catholic time of prayer and sacrifice.
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New Orleans - Louisiana
New Orleans is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in America - rich in history. If you had just a few days with the one that you love, where would you go and what would you do?
While Key West, Florida has its white beaches and New York has its Time Square - well, need I say more. This city, New Orleans sprang forth when Napoleon sold the territory to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Later an influxes of Americans, French, and Haitian created a multicultural and multilingual heritage that we know today.
Let's begin, by taking a walking tour through one of New Orleans' most exclusive areas -
the Garden District. This 'American' section of town was built to rival
the architectural splendor of the Creoles' French Quarter! View the
homes of former Mardi Gras kings and queens, Lafayette Cemetery and
more on this 2.5 hour tour. Garden District Walking Tour
Go back to a time when life was as slow and graceful as the current on
the Mississippi. Welcome aboard the Steamboat Natchez - as famous as
New Orleans herself. Enjoy an evening of Dixieland Jazz and casual
dining aboard this historic paddlewheeler! This is one of New Orleans'
"Must-Do's". Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise
For the outdoor type, New Orleans has abundant wildlife, and nowhere is it more apparent than
in the swamps and bayous of Louisiana. Take a boat ride through these
swamps and you may see alligators, raccoons, snakes and native birds.
You'll hear stories of the local Cajuns and how they created gumbo, now
a New Orleans tradition. Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour
Before leaving checkout how, New Orleans is slowly being restored to its former beauty after the
devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Come and experience the southern
splendor with a strong French influence, stately homes and avenues. The
tour will also show you some of the hurricane's devastation by the
Lakefront. Post Hurricane Katrina City Tour
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