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New Orleans for Visitors "New Orleans for Visitors"


New Orleans Visitors Guide from neworleans.com - Plan your New Orleans vacation with this comprehensive guide featuring hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, tours, happenings, maps, photos and more. Don't miss the list of "101 Cool Things To Do in New Orleans."

Free New Orleans Good Times Guide - Don't head for NO without first requesting your free copy of the "New Orleans Good Times Guide" via this online form. It's loaded with coupons for restaurants, attractions and hotels, plus information about things to do and see. Allow two to three weeks for delivery.

New Orleans Top Hotels - Find your hotel room in New Orleans with this guide to hotels, organized by geographic area. Best of all--links take you directly to the Web site for each individual lodging property, as this site is not operated by a booking agent. That allows you to reserve your room directly with the hotel.

The Insider's Guide to Lovin' New Orleans from BigEasy.com - It's hard not to love New Orleans, and this "insider's guide" focuses on all of the things that make the city so lovable--food, bars, nightlife, music, antiques, shopping, sports and more. There's even a wedding planner in case the Big Easy puts you in the mood for marriage.

New Orleans Vacation Packages and Hotel Deals from TripAdvisor - TripAdvisor serves as a clearinghouse for information on New Orleans hotel specials and travel packages offered by the major online travel services including Expedia, Orbitz and Priceline.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans "Mardi Gras in New Orleans"


Mardi Gras World - It's Mardi Gras season year-round at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, where visitors can learn about Mardi Gras history and take a tour of floats and more. They can also shop, of course, for Mardi Gras beads and other supplies. You can take a free ferry to Mardi Gras World from the French Quarter.

Mardi Gras New Orleans - Mardi Gras is New Orleans' busiest and craziest time of year. Plan your Mardi Gras trip early with this site dedicated to the annual party. They've already posted a tentative 2004 parade schedule, and you'll also find travel packages, pictures and tips for your visit.

Mardigras.com - You'll find Mardi Gras events elsewhere, but no place does it quite like NO. Mardigras.com is dedicated to covering all aspects of New Orleans' big shindig, from parade schedules and maps to answers to questions you were afraid to ask! If you're a Mardi Gras first-timer, this is the site for you.

Order King Cakes from Randazzo's Camellia City Bakery - King Cakes and Mardi Gras go together, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy one of these sticky, sugary treats any time of the year. I can vouch for this bakery, which ships three flavors of King Cakes packed with some special treats.

New Orleans Restaurants "New Orleans Restaurants"


NewOrleansRestaurants.com - New Orleans offers amazing dining experiences for every taste. This excellent resturant guide helps you find "fine dining," "fine casual dining" and "casual dining" options and includes listings for restaurants with live music. Read descriptions, peruse menus and find directions.

McDonald's Goes Cajun with Chef Mac's  - The Associated Press reports that McDonald's will open a new, Cajun-style restuarant in New Orleans--Chef Mac's. Here's the account, as carried by the Concord Monitor.

Emeril's Restaurants in New Orleans - Emeril is, of course, Emeril Lagasse, who's been "kicking it up a notch" on Food TV for years. A meal at one of the celebrity chef's three New Orleans restaurants is high on the list for many New Orleans visitors. It's tough to get a reservation, but if you do, you'll be "happy, happy."

Acme Oyster House - Aw, shucks! Acme Oyster House has been a New Orleans French Quarter favorite since 1910. Acme Oyster House now has three New Orleans locations. Take a virtual tour and preview their menu online. Don't like raw oysters? They make great po'boys and red beans and rice, too.

Commander's Palace - The ultimate Sunday Jazz Brunch is at Commander's Palace, a landmark since 1880. Bring an extra stomach and don't be afraid of the turtle soup! Located in the Garden District and owned by the Brennans, renowned New Orleans restaurateurs, Commander's Palace is one of New Orleans' finest restaurants.

New Orleans Jazz "New Orleans Jazz"


New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park - Located in the French Quarter, the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park opened in 1994. It's a great place to catch a performance and to learn about the origins and evolution of America's most widely recognized indigenous musical form.

Surviving and Enjoying JazzFest to the Max - From WWOZ Radio, here's a guide to New Orleans' annual Jazz & Heritage Festival featuring 10 insider tips for surviving and enjoying 10 days of jazz.

House of Blues New Orleans - Check the schedule of evening performances and gospel brunches at New Orleans' legendary House of Blues. Shop for music, T-shirts, art, collectibles and hot sauce in the House of Blues online store.

Relocating To/Living In New Orleans "Relocating To/Living In New Orleans"


1st Lake Properties' New Orleans Apartment Finder - This apartment complex developer allows you to search more than 7,000 New Orleans apartment listings by price range, number of bedrooms and location in or near the city.

New Orleans Rental Listings from Apartments.com - Apartments.com offers a broad assortment of apartment rental listings that may be searched by location, price range, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, amenities and other key criteria.

The Times-Picayune's NOLA.com - Find New Orleans' daily newspaper, The Times-Picayune, online at NOLA.com. In addition to following local and national news, you can search classified ads, read restaurant reviews, check weather forecasts, browse New Orleans entertainment listings and more.

New Orleans Area Multiple Listing Service - If you're looking to purchase a condo, house or land in New Orleans, browse real estate listings in the New Orleans Metro Area with this link to the Multiple Listing Service.

New Orleans Jobs and Employment Classifieds - The listings here are a bit skimpy, but it only takes one right opportunity when you're searching for a new job. There is no charge for employers to post job listings, and it is also free for job seekers to browse the job listings, which are arranged by category.

New Orleans Sports Teams "New Orleans Sports Teams"


New Orleans Saints - New Orleans' NFL football team plays at the Superdome. Training camp for the Saints runs July 26 through August 21 at the club's facility in Metairie at 5800 Airline Drive. Outdoor practices are open to the public, and admission is free. A schedule is available at the Saints' Web site.

New Orleans Hornets - The NBA season may be over for the time being, but now is the time to purchases season tickets if you want to cheer on the New Orleans Hornets next season. The Hornets' official Web site is the place to go for news updates throughout the off-season.

New Orleans Zephyrs - The Zephyrs have played minor league baseball in New Orleans since 1993. A day at the ballpark is an affordable family outing. Buy tickets online at the team's Web site and check stats, news and more.

The Battle of New Orleans "The Battle of New Orleans"


The Battle of New Orleans from the Louisiana State Museum - This excellent summary of the fight for the city of New Orleans during the War of 1812 includes information on key players, a description of General Andrew Jackson's forces, images of artifacts and paintings depicting the battle.

Battle of New Orleans from Wikipedia - Fron the Internet's free encyclopedia, here is a short synopsis of the conflict between British and American troops in New Orleans from 1814-1815 during the War of 1812

Andrew Jackson's Account of the Battle of New Orleans - Located on Hillsdale College's Web site, here is a copy of a letter sent by Andrew Jackson to the U.S. Secretary of War following the Battle of New Orleans. This primary source document provides an interesting glimpse into Jackson's thinking following his victory, which occurred after the war's end.

Lyrics and Music - "Battle of New Orleans" by Jimmy Driftwood - From the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids' Pages, hear the tune and follow along with the lyrics for Jimmy Driftwood's song, "Battle of New Orleans." The lyrics loosely tell the story of this famous battle.

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