Mississippi Vicksburg

Mississippi Vicksburg
A historic downtown, civil war sites, and a whole bunch of casinos will keep you busy.

Situated high on the bluffs of the mighty Mississippi River, Vicksburg is a diverse business and tourism destination with a prosperous economy. Vicksburg boasts rich southern history, breathtaking architecture, terrific arts and culture, legendary shopping and dining. Where else can you cruise the mighty Mississippi River, enjoy riverboat gaming, tour some of the state's grandest historic homes, museums and explore a National Military Park.

ARTS & CULTURE
Vicksburg boasts many renowned local and regional artists, whose works are featured in numerous galleries and shops all around the city as well as galleries throughout the country. The Vicksburg Art Association makes its home in the Old Constitution Firehouse. Founded to promote the fine arts in the community, it has grown to be a major cultural organization in the region. Be sure to check our Calendar of Events for openings and exhibits.

Southern culture artist H.C. Porter whose is known for her visual story telling technique also calls Vicksburg home. She captured the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in over 9,000 photographs that document the hope, faith and love that remained after the storm’s waters receded. Porter narrowed her selection down to 81 mixed media paintings that now make up the nationally traveling exhibition and companion book, “Backyards & Beyond: Mississippians and Their Stories.”

The Attic Gallery is Mississippi’s oldest independent art gallery. Two floors of exhibit space are packed with Southern folk art, Outsider art, Southern contemporary art and much, much more.

Now in its eighth decade, “Gold in the Hills”, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s longest running melodrama. The audience is invited to cheer the heroine, boo the villain and sing along with the cast.

The Southern Cultural Heritage Center features a diverse and innovative variety of nationally touring performances and exhibits throughout the year.

ATTRACTIONS
There is so much to see and do in Vicksburg. For the history buff, there is the 1,800-acre Vicksburg National Military Park, America’s most monumented national military park, where the fate of our nation was decided in 1863. Within the Park you’ll also find a Union ironclad gunboat with over 6,300 artifacts that had been submerged on the bottom of the Yazoo River for 102 years. The largest National Military Cemetery of Union dead in the United States is located in the park, and a few miles away 5,000 Confederates repose at Soldiers Rest in City Cemetery. The Vicksburg Battlefield Museum, just east of the military park, features models of gunboats, the film “Vanishing Glory” which tells about civilian life during the siege as well as a diorama depicting the Siege of Vicksburg.

For over five decades of the 1800s, Vicksburg was the center for the aristocracy whose wealth was based on cotton and lumber. A glimpse of its former glory is evidenced by the preservation of many historic churches (two containing Tiffany stained glass windows), government buildings and homes, dating to the 19th Century. Our most historic building, the Old Court House Museum, was constructed in 1858 and survived the Civil War with minimal damage. It is now the home to over 15,000 artifacts dating from pre-Columbian times to present day.

Historic Downtown Vicksburg offers a variety of restaurants specialty shops and art galleries. You’ll also find The Corner Drug Store with an engaging collection of Civil War artifacts; the Biedenharn Coca-Cola® Museum where Coca-Cola® was first bottled in 1894; and the Antique Doll and Toy Museum. On the floodwall along Levee Street over thirty-two murals by artist Robert Dafford depict the history of Vicksburg and just across the street is the whimsical Children’s Art Park at Catfish Row and splash fountain.

If it’s gaming you want, dockside casinos abound, offering games, food and entertainment 24-hours a day, year round.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Feel like you are part of the family in Vicksburg by spending a quality night or weekend at one of Vicksburg's hotels or bed and breakfast inns. Meticulously restored, a number of historic homes operate as inns and provide a variety of amenities to their guests.

Experience Southern hospitality at one of Vicksburg's many accommodations with hotels that feature services tailored to the family visit, business traveler, international guest, gambler or the RV motorist.

Louisiana - New Orleans

Louisiana New Orleans
The city is open for business and crowds and prices are down in this post-Katrina era

The Culture of New Orleans People
Normally when tourists or first-time residents come to New Orleans, they have a difficult time understanding the city. It looks like no other place in the United States. The first puzzling impression usually comes from the appearance of the French Quarter near many of the city's hotels. It is more than just a few blocks of townhouses and cottages standing side-by-side, up against the sidewalk. The size of the district startles even those well traveled in the rest of the nation. Few visitors, moreover, are accustomed to such a melange of people moving at all hours of the day and night in the very center of the city. They quickly learn that bars have no closing hour, that the food is spicy, and that the music is pulsating almost everywhere. And they may also take note that the locals talk funny but seldom have southern accents.

Food and Restaurants
Bacco
310 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-2426
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Italian
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Chef Chris Montero serves up fresh local seafood and housemade pastas with Creole Italian flair at this chic eatery owned and operated by Ralph Brennan. Bon Appetit calls BACCO “a gem” and Where New Orleans readers voted BACCO “Best Italian Restaurant” four years in a row.

Bambu
4 Canal St., Harrah's Casino, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 525-3689
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Japanese/Sushi
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Besh Steakhouse
512 S. Peters St., Harah's Casino, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 533-6111
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Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Steakhouses
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: With 150 seats set amidst blue water-like crystal puddles and a dazzling amber bar, The Besh Steakhouse at Harrah's is not your traditional steakhouse. The restaurant is a combination of Chef Besh's own ideas with traditional steakhouse menu items along with New Orleans influences mixed together. All wine in the cellar is hand-selected. Reservations are recommended.

Brennan's
417 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 525-9711
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): French, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Dressy (Jacket May Be Required)
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Located in the heart of the historic French Quarter within walking distance of most major hotels and attractions, Brennan's sets itself apart from an array of fine restaurants in New Orleans. "Breakfast at Brennan's" is a tradition for local New Orleanians and visitors from around the world, while dinner recenly received the highest rating from the New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper, 5 beans out of 5. Since 1983, Brennan's Restaurant's 35,000 bottle wine cellar has received the Wine Spectator Grand Award for one of the most outstanding wine lists in the world.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
429 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-5800
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: This fun restaurant combines quality seafood in a casual family atmosphere, just the way Forrests' best good friend, Bubba, would have done it. Shrimp Cocktail, Shrimp & Pasta, Fried Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp plus Etouffee, Gumbo, Ribs, Steaks and a whole lot more! Fabulous children's menus.

Buffet at Harrah's (The)
8 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 533-6000
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Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): American, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Crescent City Brewhouse
527 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-0571
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Microbrewery, Sandwiches/Po-Boys
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: New Orleans' favorite restaurant and microbrewery! Our Bavarian Brewmaster prepares four fresh-brewed beers in state-of-the-art brewing equipment you can see behind our bar. A golden Pilsener, a rich Red Stallion and a deep Black Forest are always on tap, along with a monthly specialty brew. We feature traditional and innovative cuisine designed to be served with our hand-crafted lagers. When you're in The Big Easy come see us at the Crescent City Brewhouse! Join us for food so good... you'll forget you came for the beer!

Desire Oyster Bar and Bistro
300 Bourbon St., Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 586-0300
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: This casual street front restaurant on Bourbon offers New Orleans' favorites like oysters on the half shell, seafood platters, roast beef po-boys, and unique Creole dishes, served in a traditional French Quarter atmosphere. From your table, enjoy the tastes, sights and sounds of the French Quarter.

Dominique's
1001 Toulouse St., Maison DuPuy, New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 522-8800
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Continental, Seafood
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: This award-winning New Orleans restaurant offers the French Quarter's superlative dining experience. Treat yourself to the region's richest blend of fine cuisine and romantic atmosphere.

Drago's Seafood Restaurant
2 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70140 [Map It]
(504) 584-3911
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Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: “Home of the Original Charbroiled Oyster”. A New Orleans dining institution offering an extensive seafood menu, including signature dishes such as Drago's Original Charbroiled Oysters and Mama Ruth's Gumbo. Reservations aren't needed.

Gordon Biersch Brewery
200 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-2739
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Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Microbrewery, American
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: The Gordon Biersch menu consists of appetizers and entrees influenced by a variety of cuisines, all designed to complement Dan's signature lager beer.

Grand Isle Restaurant
575 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 520-8530
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Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Seafood
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Inspired by the fishing village of the same name, Grand Isle Restaurant features po-boys, fresh seafood, delicious South Louisiana recipes and indisputably the coldest beer in town. It captures the deep flavor and culinary traditions of South Louisiana, harkening back to a 1920s and 30s way of life.

Grill Room (The)
300 Gravier St., Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-1994
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Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): American, Eclectic
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Designed to excite your senses, the top-rated Grill Room is the place to be with a talented new chef and revamped menu featuring a unique concept of culinary categories sure to tease the palate –Unadulterated, Steakhouse, Indulge and Southern. New Chef, New Tunes, New Attitude.

La Cote Brasserie
700 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 613-2350
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Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Award winning, regional creole seafood with oyster bar located on street level in the Renaissance Arts Hotel. Serves Sunday Brunch weekly. Alfresco dining with large picture windows.

La Petite Grocery
4238 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 891-3377
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Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, French
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: A charming eatery in the heart of Uptown, La Petite Grocery caters to the palates of New Orleanians and leisure travelers with its delicious French cuisine. Daily happy hours with an intimate dining experience.

MiLa Restaurant
817 Common St., New Orleans, LA 70112 [Map It]
(504) 412-2580
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Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Continental, Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: MiLa is the culmination of both the marriage of chefs Slade Rushing and Allison Vines-Rushing and their respective home state cuisines – Mississippi and Louisiana. With a heavy emphasis on provisions sourced from regional farmers, MiLa fuses traditional Southern classics with fresh and surprising ingredients. Dine in an elegant yet relaxed dining room in downtown New Orleans.

Mr. B's Bistro
201 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 523-2078
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: This clubby, relaxed and comfortable French Quarter bistro specializes in Contemporary Creole Cooking. Hickory Grilled meats, seafood and vegetables dominate a menu lush with local and regional ingredients. Dine on our world famous Pasta Jambalaya and Barbeque Shrimp while listening to live piano music played nightly. Carmelized Tuna and Pepper Crusted Duck are two spectacular dinner entrees not to be missed! Locals know that Mr. B's is the place to B and B Seen!

Mulate's
201 Julia St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-1492, (800) 854-9149
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Neighborhood: Arts/Warehouse District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Seafood
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Mulate's, the Original Cajun Restaurant, features authentic Cajun cuisine and live Cajun music and dancing nightly. Mulate's is conveniently located across the street from the Convention Center and the Riverwalk. Don't miss the Zydeco Gumbo and leave room for the Homemade Bread Pudding!

Olivier's Restaurant
204 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 525-7734
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Seafood
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Oliviers Restaurant has tempted the taste buds of New Orleans residents and visitors for over 15 years with recipes passed down four generations. Experience traditional and innovative Creole Cuisine at its best, while relaxing in an atmosphere surrounded by the sweet sounds of jazz and light classical music.

Ralph's on the Park
900 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 488-1000
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Neighborhood: Mid-City
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana, Contemporary
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Recognized by Bon Appetit, Wine Spectator, New York Times and The Washington Post for fine cuisine and an innovative menu. Ralph’s on the Park, owned and operated by Ralph Brennan, offers food fresh from the farms and waters of Louisiana and majestic views of City Park.

Red Fish Grill
115 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 598-1200
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Neighborhood: French Quarter
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Seafood
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $18-$24
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Fishing for New Orleans’ deFINitive seafood dining? Fish no further than Red Fish Grill, a triumph of cuisine, style and design. Casual New Orleans seafood dominates the menu with Big Easy favorites like Hickory Grilled Redfish, BBQ Oysters, Double Chocolate Bread Pudding, and a variety of Gulf fish nightly!

Ruth's Chris Steak House
525 Fulton Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 587-7099
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Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Steakhouses, American
Attire: Business Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch (Call ahead for hours)

Sucre
3025 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 [Map It]
(504) 520-8311
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Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Desserts/Snowballs, Coffeehouse/Cafe
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Late Night (Call ahead for hours)
Description: New Orleans gets a little sweeter with Sucré, the Uptown sweet boutique. Sucré, the French word for sugar, features an assortment of handcrafted chocolates, fresh gelatos, one-of-a-kind pastry masterpieces and super-premium coffees.

5 Fifty 5
555 Canal St., Marriott Hotel, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 553-5638
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Cajun/Creole/Louisiana
Attire: Casual
Price Range: Over $24
Open For: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)

Arabesque
127 N Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 486-7233
Restaurant/Cuisine Type(s): Middle Eastern
Attire: Casual
Price Range: $12-$18
Open For: Lunch, Dinner (Call ahead for hours)
Description: Come join us at Arabesque for great food and hospitality! We have created a beautiful atmosphere to compliment our delicious Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Latin cuisine.

Attractions
Harrah's New Orleans Casino
8 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 533-6000, (800) 427-7247
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Hours: 24/7
Cost: Free
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown

American Italian Renaissance Foundation's Museum and Research Library
537 S. Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 522-7294
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-4pm
Cost: free (donations are accepted)
Neighborhood: Arts/Warehouse District

Amistad Research Center
6823 St. Charles Ave., Tilton Memorial Hall,Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 865-5535
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Guided Tours Available By Appointment With Two Weeks Notice
Cost: Free
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District

Anthony Bean Community Theater
1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 4527 Tchoupitoulas St. 70115, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 862-7529
Hours: Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Cost: Varies by show
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District

Armstrong Park/Congo Square
835 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 286-2100
Cost: FREE
Neighborhood: Treme

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 581-4629, (800) 774-7394
Hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Closing times vary by season. Open special Mondays.
Cost: $18.00 for adults: $14.00, seniors (65 & older); $11.00 for children 2-12 Special packages are available for Aquarium, Zoo and IMAX ® visitors
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown

Audubon Insectarium (The)
423 Canal St., Custom House, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 581-4629, (800) 774-7394
Hours: 10:00 a.m. until closing. Closing times vary by season. Open special Mondays.
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Description: If it walks, crawls or flies, there’s a good chances you will see it on display at the Audubon Insectarium in the Old New Orleans Customs House.

Audubon Park
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 861-2537
Cost: FREE
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District

Audubon Park Golf Course
6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 212-5290, (866) 248-4652
Hours: 7 a.m. - dusk, Tuesday - Sunday; 11 a.m. - dusk, Monday
Cost: $30 Weekday; $40 Weekend Including Cart & Tax
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District

Audubon Zoo (The)
6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 581-4629, (800) 774-7394
Hours: Open Tuesday-Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Closing times vary by season. Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mardi Gras and the first Friday in May.
Cost: Adult admission is $13.00, children ages 2-12 are $8.00, seniors 65+ are $10.00. Audubon Zoo members admitted free.
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District

Backstreet Cultural Museum (The)
1116 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 522-4806
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person
Neighborhood: Treme

Beauregard-Keyes House
1113 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 523-7257
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $5 for adults, $4 for students and senior citizens. Children 6-12, $2. Children under the age of 6 are admitted free.
Neighborhood: French Quarter

Besthoff Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll Cir., City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 488-2631
Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10a.m-4:30p.m.
Cost: Free-Donations appreciated
Neighborhood: Mid-City

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans Place , New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 361-7821, (800) 362-8213
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m daily
Cost: Adults $18.00/ Seniors $14.00/Children $11.00/ Groups of 10+: Adults $16.25/ Kids $10.00/Seniors $12.50
Neighborhood: Algiers/Westbank
Description: Take a guided tour of our World. Mardi Gras World. Where you might be surprised by almost anything you can imagine. View our exclusive, historic Mardi Gras video. Marvel at the artistry and technology of our signature mega-floats. Enjoy King Cake and refreshments with our compliments. Come peek behind the curtain and see magic come alive. You'll leave with an insider's appreciation of Mardi Gras. This is the one New Orleans experience you'll never forget, no matter how many parades you've seen. Mardi Gras World. Magical memories. A priceless gift for the whole family.

Botanical Gardens (The)
1 Palm Dr., City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 483-9386
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays Noon-5 p.m. Guided tours of the Botanical Garden and garden lectures are available Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kindergarten through 8th grade field trips are offered Wednesday throug
Cost: Adults and children over 12 are admitted for $5, children 5-12 are $2, and children under 5 years visit free. The Botanical Garden is also free for Friends of City Park members.Group rates and tours are available
Neighborhood: Mid-City

Brechtel Memorial Park Municipal Golf Course
3700 Behrman Pl., New Orleans, LA 70114 [Map It]
(504) 362-4761
Hours: Sunrise-Sunset
Cost: $8 weekdays, $12 weekends & holidays, add $10 for cart use
Neighborhood: Algiers/Westbank

Cabildo (The)
701 Chartres St., Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116 [Map It]
(504) 568-6968, (800) 568-6968
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm
Cost: $6 for adults and $5 for senior citizens, students, and active military. Children under 12 are admitted free. School groups are free with reservations. Combination tickets for two or more sites in the Louisiana State Museum receive a 20% discount, and gro
Neighborhood: French Quarter

Cascade Stables
535 Calhoun St., New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 891-2246
Hours: 9:00 - 5:00 PM Tuesday - Sunday
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District

City Park
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 482·4888
Cost: FREE
Neighborhood: Mid-City

City Park Driving Range
1040 Filmore Ave., New Orleans, LA 70124 [Map It]
(504) 482-4888
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 3pm-8pm, Weekends 9am-5pm. Closed Mondays.
Cost: $10/bucket of balls
Neighborhood: Mid-City

Confederate Museum
929 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 523-4522
Hours: Call for hours
Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, students, and active military, $2 children under 12 years.
Neighborhood: Arts/Warehouse District

Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130 [Map It]
(504) 528-3805
Hours: Gallery Hours are Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours for performances, special events and evening programs vary.
Cost: Gallery admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, and free for CAC members and children 15 and under. Group rates available.
Neighborhood: Arts/Warehouse District

Delgado Community College
615 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 361-6429
Neighborhood: Mid-City

Delgado's Drama Hall
615 City Park Ave., Building 1, 300 West, New Orleans, LA 70119 [Map It]
(504) 483-4512
Hours: Varies by events. One play in Fall and one in Spring. Sunday Matinee.
Cost: Usually $10. Senior discount available.
Neighborhood: Mid-City

Diboll Gallery at Loyola University
6363 St. Charles Ave., 4th floor of the Monroe Library-Loyola University, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map It]
(504) 861-5456
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m to 4 p.m.
Cost: free
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District

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Georgia - Stone Mountain

Georgia - Stone Mountain
Huge park in the Atlanta suburbs has tons of interesting things to do

Located on 3,200 acres of natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park features a wide variety of fun family activities and things to do in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Amazing adventures await as you discover interactive children's attractions. Plus you'll not want to miss dozens of fun annual events such as the Yellow Daisy Festival, Stone Mountain Christmas, or the Indian Festival & Pow Wow. Stone Mountain activities are suitable for all ages:

- Trek through the treetops on Sky Hike, the nation's largest adventure course.
- Take a skyride to the top of Stone Mountain and get an up-close look at the Stone Mountain Carving.
- Ride a scenic train around the mountain.
- Stay at the Marriott Stone Mountain Inn or Evergreen Marriott resort, or spend the night in a tent or your RV at the largest Georgia campground.
- Let Stone Mountain plan and host your company picnic or family reunion at a covered outdoor pavilion.
- End your day at the world's largest laser light show featuring a fantastic fireworks finale!

Stone Mountain is open year-round, but attraction hours vary by season. Check our hours of operations and events calendar for schedules on the date(s) of your visit. Buy annual attraction passes online and be sure to check out our special offers and vacation packages.

Things to Do
Sky Hike
Climb to New Heights on Sky Hike Visit Sky Hike to trek through the treetops on the nation’s largest family adventure course. No two hikes

Crossroads®
There's a lot that will be happening in Crossroads in 2009 that will include new shopping experiences, improved dining venues and more family activities

Summit Skyride
The rock’s top attraction is The Summit Skyride. This high-speed Swiss cable car provides a stunning view of the Confederate Memorial Carving as

Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard
The Antebellum Plantation at Stone Mountain Park is a collection of original buildings from around the State of Georgia, built between 1783 and 1875

Scenic Railroad
Climb aboard our train with a full size locomotive from the 1940s with open-air cars that will take you on a lively five-mile excursion

Journey to the Center of the Earth™ 4D Movie
ALL NEW IN 2009! Your senses will be engaged through a 3D film and spectacular 4th dimension special effects in Journey to

Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf
Putter around on a miniature golf course based on the real-life adventures of the Great Locomotive Chase. Taking on the perspective of the train’s

The Great Barn®
It's harvest time in the barn! Atlanta's most exciting adventure for families and children (primarily ages 5-12), featuring super slides, trampoline floors,

Camp Highland Outpost
Exciting outdoor challenges for the entire family including rock walls to climb, plus a low ropes course with three line bridges and zip lines.

Ride The Ducks™
Learn about Stone Mountain Park ’s history in a splashy way with Ride The Ducks™. Check out the only tour where you go

Paddlewheel Riverboat
Cruise the tranquil waters of Stone Mountain Lake on the Scarlett O'Hara, an authentic side-wheeler that carries 150 passengers. The boat was built right

Lasershow Spectacular
Come see for yourself why more than 20 million people have marveled at the world’s longest running lasershow. Schedule available here. Heroes

Lasershow Spectacular
Come see for yourself why more than 20 million people have marveled at the world’s longest running lasershow. Schedule available here. Heroes

Lasershow Spectacular
Come see for yourself why more than 20 million people have marveled at the world’s longest running lasershow. Schedule available here. Heroes

Discovering Stone Mountain Museum at Memorial Hall
Sacred ground, landmark, refuge, meeting place, home: Stone Mountain has been many things to many people. Discovering Stone Mountain Museum

Pedal Boats
Set sail on a voyage into Stone Mountain Lake in your own Pedal Boat for a 30 minute excursion. Click here to view the park's operating calendar

A Crossroads Christmas Carol
A comic retelling of the Dickens’ classic- only presented during Stone Mountain Christmas.

A Hometown Holiday
A Hometown Holiday Magnolia Theater Celebrate everything that makes the holidays special at this live musical review, featuring holiday classics

Backyard Circus
This is the only circus where your children join the acts! Presented during Spring FUN Break (April 4-12). Show Times (Sat.-Sun.): 2:00pm, 3:00pm,

Christmas Lasershow
Experience several classic and contemporary Christmas songs in lasers with a fireworks finale. It's fun for everyone! Presented exclusively during

Crossroads Christmas Parade
Join Santa and his friends such as the Snow Angel and VeggieTales as they make their Grand Entrance each night of the event. For even more Christmas

Kickin' Up Christmas
Kickin' Up Christmas Dogwood Theater Don't miss this all-new Country Christmas musical review. C’mon in, kick your shoes off and

Leaping Livestock
Come learn to be an animal trainer as our Farmyard animals strut their stuff. Who knew livestock could be so talented? *Entertainment

MistleTales
Enjoy wonderful Christmas stories, perfect for all ages, told by Mrs. Claus. Presented exclusively during Stone Mountain Christmas- select nights. *Show

Nightly Snowfall & Fireworks Celebration
Your family's eyes will fill with amazement as the Snow Angel wraps up the evening by lighting up the night sky with fireworks and bringing a white

Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest
A Pumpkin Festival Favorite - don't miss watching these delicious pumpkin pies get consumed in record time. Adult and child contestants are chosen

Sci Guys Science Show
An all-new show that demonstrates a fresh and fun way of approaching science learning. The Sci Guys are always excited about science and enjoy

VeggieTales® Meet-and-Greet
Come meet your favorite veggies, Bob & Larry! They'll be happy to pose for photos and give hugs. Presented during

Florida - Key West

Florida - Key West
The long drive starting at Key Largo feels like half the fun, but there’s plenty to see once you actually arrive

If you have never been here before, you are in for a real treat. There is a Key West attraction for every person. We have some of the finest saltwater fishing here. Whether you are an avid fly fisherman looking for the thrill of sight casting to tarpon as they cross a beautiful sandy flat in the Key West backcountry, or offshore doing some deep sea fishing and thinking about your fresh seafood dinner at one of our fine Key West restaurants. Enjoy a relaxing trip on a smaller charter to view dolphins in the wild or to kayak in the backcountry off Key West.

SCUBA diving and snorkeling in Key West
Diving and snorkeling the coral reefs and wrecks around Key West are spectaular. Tropical fish are abundant on the reefs and there is snorkeling available on a sailing catamaran or schooner out to the reef for a day of fun. Some of the dive boats here in Key West also offer night dives so the nightlife on the reef may be observed.

Key West accommodations - where to stay
Key West is a very fun place and can be as relaxing, romantic, or wild as you want it to be. There are accommodations in Key West for every type of traveler. We have some of the most extravogant guesthouses and inns with beautiful tropical landsaping and free form pools. Some of the places make you think you are in an oasis in a tropical rainforest. You may find it hard to believe you are really in Old Town Key West.

Key West Boating and Marinas
It is difficult to think that someone could watch the sun set on the beautiful, serene waters surrounding Key West without wanting to get closer. Whether for a ride to the tropical reefs offshore, a sports fishing charter into the Straits of Florida or the Gulf of Mexico, a daytime or sunset cruise aboard a catamaran or tall ship, a nature tour of the backcountry flats, or an excursion to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, this is the place to be. You can privately charter your craft, join a small group, or sign on with a large group ... whatever you choose. The waters around Key West are beautiful. The romance and adventure of the seas are here for the taking and sunsets are free for the viewing.

Places to Eat & Drink in Key West
No doubt about it, for a 2 by 4 mile island, Key West sure has a lot going on with food and drinks. Last count was over 240 eating and drinking establishments and that was a few years ago. One thing you can bank on while here in Key West, fresh local seafood. Outside dining seems to be the favorite because those restaurants come with a view. Some have a beautiful view of the sunet, others have a view of Duval Street and downtown Key West, which can get interesting the further into the eveing you stay. There are many restaurants off the beaten path. Ask a local where to eat, everyone has a favorite place here or a place they would love you to go try. Plenty of bars and drinking go on in Key West. Find one that suits you and enjoy the surroundings. Some bars have local bands and music almost all day and night, others have a calm and quiet atmosphere with a tranquil view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Arkansas - Hot Springs National Park

Arkansas Hot Springs National Park - Historic district of Bathhouse Row is an interesting look at the spa scene from 100 years ago

Hot Springs National Park we're used to people falling in love with us. As America's First Resort and one of the South's most popular family vacation and convention destination spots, Hot Springs carries on some very important hospitality traditions. Maybe that's why everyone keeps coming back to see us.

Natural Thermal Hot Springs
Hot Springs National Park Arkansas features amazing 147° thermal water, rich history and beautiful architecture. Enjoy gorgeous Arkansas hiking trails in the Ouachita Mountains, tour the historic Fordyce Bathhouse and Visitor's Center, or enjoy a relaxing Hot Springs spa - all in the historic downtown area.

Action & Adventure
You'll find the perfect combination of relaxing activities and kick-out-all-the-stops attractions in the Spa City. Our new state-of-the art concert and sports arena, Hot Springs Convention Center and meeting facilities, interesting interactive museums, 210-acre botanical gardens, Oaklawn Park for thoroughbred horse racing, and fun family attractions make Hot Springs, AR a popular group travel destination.

Historic Hot Springs
Arkansas historic sites of downtown Hot Springs National Park include classic hotels, Victorian architecture, world-class art studios, Hot Springs restaurants, nightclubs and famed Bathhouse Row. Hot Springs, AR is also the proud hometown of our nation's 42nd president, former President Bill Clinton. Are you shopping for unique antiques and collectibles, fine art or souvenir gifts? We've got Arkansas antique shops to rock shops, boutiques to malls - yet another reason why Hot Springs is such a popular vacation destination.

Alabama - Gulf Shores

Alabama Gulf Shores - This pretty beach town hosts the National Shrimp Festival in October

Alabama Gulf Coast Vacations
The moment you arrive, the world starts to fade away. Maybe it's the sound of waves gently lapping the shore or the smell of coconut oil. Perhaps it's our white sand Gulf Coast beaches and sparkling emerald water. Suddenly building sandcastles moves to the top of your "to-do" list. You remember just how much fun your spouse is. You find yourself laughing at your son's "Knock, knock" joke, even though you've heard it a zillion times. You linger over a succulent, fresh seafood dinner at one of the seaside restaurants in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, where nobody rushes to get away from the table.

A great getaway is closer than you think. A visit to Orange Beach and Gulf Shores offers the perfect balance of non-stop activity and lay-around-doing-nothing time. Putter around a bit on one of our championship golf courses. Cast your line for deep-sea adventure on one of the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach fishing charters. Travel back in history with a visit to Fort Morgan, the site of the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. Commune with Mother Nature as you hike wildlife trails gazing at shorebirds.

Whether vacationing with family, escaping with the one you love, attending an annual Alabama convention or corporate retreat, you can choose from locally-owned or national hotel and motel chains, top-notch rentals in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach condos or a variety of beach houses.

Gulf Shores / Orange Beach is a place where you can slow down, let loose, rediscover yourself and savor your loved ones. It's the Alabama Gulf Coast, and it will cast its spell over you.