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 MuséeContiHistoricalWax 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 NationalD-DayMuseum'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.
	Cities of the Dead Visit the site about the cemeteries of New Orleans -- our above-ground tombs, their history, and some neat facts! Recommended tours: To visit our most notable cemetery, featuring the tomb of Mari Laveau, we recommend the Cemetery/Gris Gris tour by Gray Line. For those of you who want to check out a "hauntings" or "voodoo" tour while in New Orleans, check out the newest Hauntings Tour ... it presents the legends in the most realistic manner; and includes a walking tour of the French Quarter with a little lagniappe for everyone. For a broader overview of the city with stops throughout the city, including a visit to a cemetery, check out Gray Line's Super City Tour
	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 HoneyIslandSwamp 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 LouisianaSwamps 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.
	Jackson Square An afternoon in Jackson Square contributed by Nick Cognevich; photos of Jackson Square and Pirates' Alley by Marc Weitz
	Audubon Zoo 6500 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70118  Phone: (866) ITS-AZOO
	Louisiana Plantation Homes Visitors to New Orleans enjoy touring our beautiful plantation homes located right outside the city. Recommended tour: A great way to see several of our most famous plantation homes is through Gray Line -- their tour takes you down what is known as "river road" and includes a visit to the famous Oak Alley and Destrehan Plantation Plantation Homes as featured in movies -- beautiful!
	Holidays in New Orleans Celebrations and parades occur all year long in New Orleans! Check out this site for links to our St. Patrick's Day parade among others. For information on recommended restaurants, recipes and more, visit New Orleans Restaurants.com!
	Gray Line New Orleans Gray Line, the world's leader in sightseeing, has been showcasing New Orleans to visitors from around the world since 1924. From the French Quarter to the swamp, visitors enjoy touring New Orleans' many beautiful and interesting attractions. There are a variety of tour packages available.
	New Orleans Saints 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA 70003 Phone: (504) 729-5526 Fax: (504) 731-1834
	Audubon Louisiana Nature Center 5700 Read Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70127 Phone: (504) 246-5672 or (800) 774-7394