| Visit Gay New Orleans |
Though New Orleans was devastated by hurricane Katrina it's coming back bigger and better than ever. Also good
news is, it's coming back gayer than ever too! The lavendar line is growing. The lavendar line is where the gay section
of the French Quarter typically begins. It's at St. Louis street, however more gay hotspots are moving even further past
the lavendar line. When it comes to partying you can't beat Bourbon Street and there is a huge gay presence on
bourbon street and the areas around it. New Orleans is a beautiful city perfect for welcoming visitors. Wheter it's a stroll
along the Mississippi, shopping along Royal or Magazine streets, dining at some of the best restuarants in the world, or
partying all night in clubs with half naked guys you're sure to have a blast. Some of the can't miss gay hotspots are
Bourbon Pub/Parade, OZ, Hit Parade, The Phoenix, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, Cowpokes, Good Friends Bar, Rawhide 2010,
and The Corner Pocket. Just to name a few. Each year Southern Decadence comes back and better than ever.
Whether you plan on living inor visiting New Orleans, you won't be disappointed in this gay city.
news is, it's coming back gayer than ever too! The lavendar line is growing. The lavendar line is where the gay section
of the French Quarter typically begins. It's at St. Louis street, however more gay hotspots are moving even further past
the lavendar line. When it comes to partying you can't beat Bourbon Street and there is a huge gay presence on
bourbon street and the areas around it. New Orleans is a beautiful city perfect for welcoming visitors. Wheter it's a stroll
along the Mississippi, shopping along Royal or Magazine streets, dining at some of the best restuarants in the world, or
partying all night in clubs with half naked guys you're sure to have a blast. Some of the can't miss gay hotspots are
Bourbon Pub/Parade, OZ, Hit Parade, The Phoenix, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, Cowpokes, Good Friends Bar, Rawhide 2010,
and The Corner Pocket. Just to name a few. Each year Southern Decadence comes back and better than ever.
Whether you plan on living inor visiting New Orleans, you won't be disappointed in this gay city.
From a leisurely stroll along the mighty Mississippi
to a stagger down Bourbon Street, New Orleans is
one of the most walkable cities in the country. This
walkability is just one of the many reasons both
Orbitz and Travel+Leisure named New Orleans one
of the top destinations in the world for 2007.
The beautiful areas of the city that draw tourists
remain intact and thriving. The Faubourg Marigny,
French Quarter, Central Business District,
Warehouse and Arts District, Magazine Street,
Garden District, Audubon Park and Zoo and St.
Charles Avenue are all here to make sure you have
a wonderful trip to the city.
The French Quarter is the venerable heart of the
city. It is one of the most historic neighborhoods in
the world,comprising of seventy-eight blocks of
beauty and old world charm. It is home to world
renowned restaurants where dining is an occasion.
Also some of the most vibrant nightlife to be found
anywhere is found on Bourbon Street, one of the
most recognized street names in the country. The
party is 24/7 on Bourbon Street with live bands on
almost every corner. One block over from Bourbon
you'll find Royal street, an eclectic collection of Art
Galleries and Antique shops. The French Quarter is also home to Jackson Square and St.
Louis Cathedral, the oldest operating cathedral in America. Just across from Jackson Square
you'll find Cafe du Monde, established in 1862, it is open 24 hours. The Original Cafe Du
Monde is a traditional coffee shop. Its menu consists of dark roasted Coffee and Chicory,
Beignets, White and Chocolate Milk, and fresh squeezed Orange Juice. The coffee is served
Black or Au Lait. Au Lait means that it is mixed half and half with hot milk. Beignets are square
French -style doughnuts, lavishly covered with powdered sugar. The French Quarter is also
now cleaner than you'll remember it before Katrina due to a new sanitation company.
Just steps away from the Quarter is Harrah's Casino, a massive gambling hall with plenty of
entertainment. You'll find over 2,100 of the newest, hottest slots plus plenty of action-packed
table games. Enjoy over 115,000 square feet of gaming 24 hours a day. Harrah's New
Orleans offers 10 varieties of table games and more than 100 tables, 20 of which are poker
tables.
If you're looking for something next door to the Quarter that is more family friendly look no
further than the number one tourist attraction in Louisiana, The Audubon Aquarium of the
America's. It's back and better than ever. Recently opened is the new part of the aquarium,
Adventure Island. A new exhibit designed for fun and exploration Adventure Island is an
action-packed interactive play zone designed to give everyone-from the small fry to the
captain-a day of fun and learning. It offers exhibits to crawl on, climb in, sit on and touch. The
highlight of the exhibit is a 2,600-gallon pool where visitors can touch the cownose rays. You
can also help feed them during their feeding times at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm! The Entergy
IMAX theater is also part of the aquarium building offering you the huge screen.
Just in front of the aquarium you'll find the Natchez steamboat. You can savor the beauty of
the New Orleans skyline and it will take you back to when life was as slow and graceful as the
current on the Mississippi. You can also take another boat from the aquarium to one of the
top zoos in the nation. The John James Audubon riverboat will take you to the 58 acre zoo
featuring over 1,300 animals.
The zoo is located in the lavish Garden District. It's home to beautiful historic mansions and
live oak lined streets. The St. Charles streetcar will be running again soon. It's known as one
of the best deals in tourism. It's the best way to take in the uptown beauty. Also just down the
street from the zoo is the Magazine Street shopping district. Walk the streets and find the
treasures of a lifetime. From elegant antiques and jewelry to custom-made children's clothing
and furniture to home accessories-all are found in the shops on Magazine.
Another great shopping mecca in New Orleans is the Shops at Canal place. Canal Place is
home to many exclusive stores, featuring upscale clothing and home items. Anchored by Saks
Fifth Avenue, the center is also home to Pottery Barn, Gucci, BCBG, Brooks Brothers,
Williams Sonoma, Banana Republic and a host of others. Also next to Canal Place is the
Riverwalk Marketplace. From a fabulous collection of local merchants selling scenes from New
Orleans and creative keepsakes, to nationally known stores like Brookstone, Nine West, Foot
Locker and The Body Shop, to great food options like Café du Monde's world famous
beignets (hot French doughnuts), sushi, Mexican and Italian food, the flavor of New Orleans is
everywhere at the Riverwalk.
In the neighboring Warehouse and Arts district you'll find a host of museums. The National
World War II museum is a great place to delve into the past, with huge collections of
everything WWII. Just around the corner from the WWII museum you'll find the Ogden
Museum of Southern Art. It houses great pieces from southern artists. Also in the area is the
Children's Museum, a great place for children to explore and learn about their world. One of
the most famous New Orleans museum is a little further away. The New Orleans Museum of
Art houses a $200 million collection in 46 galleries: European painting and sculpture from the
16th through 20th centuries; American painting and sculpture from the 18th and 19th
centuries; European and American prints and drawings; Asian, African, Oceanic,
Pre-Columbian, and Native American art; photography; and European and American
decorative arts. Special collections include the Peter Carl Fabergé treasures and the Latin
American Colonial collection. NOMA's Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden has
become the latest cultural destination for locals and a must-see for visitors to the Crescent
City. The world-class collection of 50 modern and contemporary sculpture is presented in an
incredible, five-acre natural setting with delights at every turn. The Museum ranks among the
top 25 percent of the nation's largest and most significant museums, and is the premier art
museum in the Gulf South region.
to a stagger down Bourbon Street, New Orleans is
one of the most walkable cities in the country. This
walkability is just one of the many reasons both
Orbitz and Travel+Leisure named New Orleans one
of the top destinations in the world for 2007.
The beautiful areas of the city that draw tourists
remain intact and thriving. The Faubourg Marigny,
French Quarter, Central Business District,
Warehouse and Arts District, Magazine Street,
Garden District, Audubon Park and Zoo and St.
Charles Avenue are all here to make sure you have
a wonderful trip to the city.
The French Quarter is the venerable heart of the
city. It is one of the most historic neighborhoods in
the world,comprising of seventy-eight blocks of
beauty and old world charm. It is home to world
renowned restaurants where dining is an occasion.
Also some of the most vibrant nightlife to be found
anywhere is found on Bourbon Street, one of the
most recognized street names in the country. The
party is 24/7 on Bourbon Street with live bands on
almost every corner. One block over from Bourbon
you'll find Royal street, an eclectic collection of Art
Galleries and Antique shops. The French Quarter is also home to Jackson Square and St.
Louis Cathedral, the oldest operating cathedral in America. Just across from Jackson Square
you'll find Cafe du Monde, established in 1862, it is open 24 hours. The Original Cafe Du
Monde is a traditional coffee shop. Its menu consists of dark roasted Coffee and Chicory,
Beignets, White and Chocolate Milk, and fresh squeezed Orange Juice. The coffee is served
Black or Au Lait. Au Lait means that it is mixed half and half with hot milk. Beignets are square
French -style doughnuts, lavishly covered with powdered sugar. The French Quarter is also
now cleaner than you'll remember it before Katrina due to a new sanitation company.
Just steps away from the Quarter is Harrah's Casino, a massive gambling hall with plenty of
entertainment. You'll find over 2,100 of the newest, hottest slots plus plenty of action-packed
table games. Enjoy over 115,000 square feet of gaming 24 hours a day. Harrah's New
Orleans offers 10 varieties of table games and more than 100 tables, 20 of which are poker
tables.
If you're looking for something next door to the Quarter that is more family friendly look no
further than the number one tourist attraction in Louisiana, The Audubon Aquarium of the
America's. It's back and better than ever. Recently opened is the new part of the aquarium,
Adventure Island. A new exhibit designed for fun and exploration Adventure Island is an
action-packed interactive play zone designed to give everyone-from the small fry to the
captain-a day of fun and learning. It offers exhibits to crawl on, climb in, sit on and touch. The
highlight of the exhibit is a 2,600-gallon pool where visitors can touch the cownose rays. You
can also help feed them during their feeding times at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm! The Entergy
IMAX theater is also part of the aquarium building offering you the huge screen.
Just in front of the aquarium you'll find the Natchez steamboat. You can savor the beauty of
the New Orleans skyline and it will take you back to when life was as slow and graceful as the
current on the Mississippi. You can also take another boat from the aquarium to one of the
top zoos in the nation. The John James Audubon riverboat will take you to the 58 acre zoo
featuring over 1,300 animals.
The zoo is located in the lavish Garden District. It's home to beautiful historic mansions and
live oak lined streets. The St. Charles streetcar will be running again soon. It's known as one
of the best deals in tourism. It's the best way to take in the uptown beauty. Also just down the
street from the zoo is the Magazine Street shopping district. Walk the streets and find the
treasures of a lifetime. From elegant antiques and jewelry to custom-made children's clothing
and furniture to home accessories-all are found in the shops on Magazine.
Another great shopping mecca in New Orleans is the Shops at Canal place. Canal Place is
home to many exclusive stores, featuring upscale clothing and home items. Anchored by Saks
Fifth Avenue, the center is also home to Pottery Barn, Gucci, BCBG, Brooks Brothers,
Williams Sonoma, Banana Republic and a host of others. Also next to Canal Place is the
Riverwalk Marketplace. From a fabulous collection of local merchants selling scenes from New
Orleans and creative keepsakes, to nationally known stores like Brookstone, Nine West, Foot
Locker and The Body Shop, to great food options like Café du Monde's world famous
beignets (hot French doughnuts), sushi, Mexican and Italian food, the flavor of New Orleans is
everywhere at the Riverwalk.
In the neighboring Warehouse and Arts district you'll find a host of museums. The National
World War II museum is a great place to delve into the past, with huge collections of
everything WWII. Just around the corner from the WWII museum you'll find the Ogden
Museum of Southern Art. It houses great pieces from southern artists. Also in the area is the
Children's Museum, a great place for children to explore and learn about their world. One of
the most famous New Orleans museum is a little further away. The New Orleans Museum of
Art houses a $200 million collection in 46 galleries: European painting and sculpture from the
16th through 20th centuries; American painting and sculpture from the 18th and 19th
centuries; European and American prints and drawings; Asian, African, Oceanic,
Pre-Columbian, and Native American art; photography; and European and American
decorative arts. Special collections include the Peter Carl Fabergé treasures and the Latin
American Colonial collection. NOMA's Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden has
become the latest cultural destination for locals and a must-see for visitors to the Crescent
City. The world-class collection of 50 modern and contemporary sculpture is presented in an
incredible, five-acre natural setting with delights at every turn. The Museum ranks among the
top 25 percent of the nation's largest and most significant museums, and is the premier art
museum in the Gulf South region.
| Why New Orleans? |
My favorite hotels in New Orleans are that of the Marriott properties. Some of the best views of the city are from the Marriott New Orleans on Canal. It's on the edge of the famed French Quarter and right along the Canal streetcar line. It is undergoing an $86 million renovation, so you'll be staying in NEW rooms. Another one of the top hotels is just across the street at the JW Marriott, it's the ultimate luxury experience. Also along the streetcar path and just steps from the quarter the JW Marriott promises a stay you won't forget. Downstairs at the JW Marriott you'll find Shula's steakhouse.
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