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detroitflights · 1 year ago

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New Orleans's Top 4 Activities for 2024

New Orleans, or NOLA as it is commonly called, is a lively city renowned for its nightlife, southern charm, and delicious cuisine. The residents of New Orleans are renowned for their love of festivities, and they frequently take in a parade. Parties take place on Bourbon Street every night, and the city has plenty to offer foodies, history buffs, voodoo aficionados, and architects. If you want to know more about New Orleans, then book DTW flights to New Orleans and spend time with your love ones.

Visit The Roman Candy Cart

Some of the best chewing taffy in the city is produced by the Roman Candy Company, a New Orleans institution. They have a permanent booth near the Audubon Zoo where they make fresh sweets all day long. The store is a major attraction in New Orleans and follows an old-world route that is reminiscent of 1915. They roam uptown and downtown during the day, so make sure to hail the owner when you see them.

Explore A Top-Rated WWII Museum

The museum, a collection of multiple buildings, provides a singular perspective on the war and the cooperation between the nation and businesses. A 4D theatre featuring celebrities and first-hand accounts is available for visitors to witness. They may also stand beneath a B-17 Flying Fortress or the spectacular Vought F4U Corsair used by the Black Sheep Squadron.

Spend Time In A Stunning Boutique Hotel

Boutique hotels in New Orleans, such as Maison de la Luz, combine French flare with Southern charm and hospitality to provide guests with contemporary amenities. To ensure an immersive experience in New Orleans, the furniture has been carefully chosen to reflect the blend of Southern hospitality and charm.

Take A Meal On A Mississippi River Paddle Wheel Boat

Being the primary mode of transportation on the Mississippi River during the 1800s, riverboats have a particular place in the hearts of those descended from the South. With its highest capacity indoors, the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen hosts dinner and an evening of music. A brunch trip during the day, a historical cruise with narration, or an evening with live jazz and a buffet featuring typical Cajun and Louisiana foods are all available for reservations. Reserve a flight from Detroit to New Orleans to begin organizing your trip to the city of love and making memory-worthy experiences.

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assemblage333 · 2 years ago

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Creole Queen… #nola #creolequeen #assemblage333 (at Paddlewheeler Creole Queen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqyPb6JJJeo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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ablackchicnolalife · 2 years ago

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Local Review of The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen

On Memorial Day, I joined the my family for an evening Jazz Dinner Cruise up the Mississippi River on The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and thought it would be nice to share my experience with y’all. The Creole Queen is a popular paddlewheel boat that operates on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana. The boat offers a variety of cruises, including sightseeing tours, dinner cruises, and…

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princesslenii · 5 years ago

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Located in French Quarter, This smoke-free hotel features 4 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a nightclub, Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans (MSY) Mon, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 20 Mon, Sep 16 to Fri, Sep 20 2 Tickets: 2 Adults 1 Room: 4 nights Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise Total: $1,143.00 . . . . . . #frenchquarter #nola #neworleans #jazz #cruise #dinner #fun #adventure #goodfood #greattime https://www.instagram.com/p/B186zsSpGbr/?igshid=qc7o1axi3epg

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ride-shotgun · 6 years ago

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NOLA and All That Jazz

New Orleans in February is a very unique an exciting adventure! It’s a city with a palpable beating life, and that is never more tangible than the weeks leading into Mardi Gras and the burgeoning springtime.

I have to admit that I underestimated this trip. I didn’t quite know what to expect or what I wanted to check off my list while I was there. My Google searches leading up to my departure turned up more of the same voodoo tours and swamp excursions that I judged before I read their descriptions.

I booked knowing that I had to see the French Quarter, so I splurged for a stay at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel. The beautiful historic hotel features a friendly and welcoming staff, a rooftop pool, beautifully restored antique chandeliers, and a second floor resident ghost. It has a specifically French Quarter feel, with the familiar hint of antebellum charm that touches every bit of this city.

I learned very quickly upon arrival that this city had far more to offer than I could have imagined! Our 4-day trip covered a lot of ground, and at the end of the trip there were still a few things left on our to-do list. Come check it out!

Have you seen…?

Jackson Square

Jackson Square is very simply a sight right out of Disney Land. It’s no wonder that Disney chose New Orleans as one of their many magical settings, this area alone looks like the perfect American Antebellum castle. One of the most recognizable focal points of the park is St. Louis Cathedral, which sits just outside of the park’s gates. On a sunny day, you’ll find dozens of artists and vendors lined up along the outside of the park, ready to exhibit and sell their creations. The park itself is small but beautiful, centering around a statue of President Andrew Jackson, who led the American to victory against the 1815 British in the Battle of New Orleans.

Mississippi River

From the center of New Orleans, and even from the busy streets of the French Quarter, it’s easy to forget that this city sits on the edge of the great Mississippi River. Along the bank is a beautiful river walk, that winds past the Aquarium and the famous Café de Monde. It’s a great place to get a different perspective of the area.

Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery

The Garden District is a short drive outside the city and into the suburbs. Lafayette Cemetery, where our Uber dropped us off, sits at the edge of the residential Garden District. Lafayette was the city’s first planned cemetery- and it did take some serious planning! It’s occupants are buried in raised graves, which protect the sites from being destroyed by frequent flooding. I don’t even want to think about what happened before they constructed the mausoleums!

Taking a walk outside of the cemetery, you begin to notice quickly that these neighborhood homes are far different than the buildings of the Business District or French Quarter. The mini-mansions are known for their luscious gardens and grand architecture. Many feature wrought iron gates and trellises that frame the high balconies. These homes were built by wealthy American 19th Century families who wanted to live further from the craziness of the French Quarter.

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Swamp Tour

If you had asked me the week before I left if I’d be taking a swap tour in New Orleans, I would have said probably not. It didn’t really seem like something I’d enjoy until we got to New Orleans and I realized that this area is unlike any other. This is a region of the world that I wasn’t at all familiar with, even though it wasn’t all that far away. It really does feel like a whole different world. It was this disconnect from my norm that led me to want to go on a swamp tour!

Cajun Encounters became a staple for us during our New Orleans stay, mostly because they picked us up right from our hotel in the morning and took us to places we wouldn’t have reached on our own. We booked this first tour with the company an hour before our hotel pick up. We were looking for something distinctly New Orleans to do with our day (that wasn’t Bourbon Street), and we certainly found it. Loaded up on a long swamp boat, our tour guide took us into the heart of the living swamp and introduced us to the beautiful vegetation and animal life on the swamp. We saw tree snakes, raccoons, wild pigs, and of course alligator. This was a very unique way to see a different side of the south!

Oak Alley Plantation Tour

Like many southern states, New Orleans and the surrounding area was forever changed by the American Civil War. Oak Alley Plantation was once was once one of many estates built on the backs of slaves. What was once a contained sugar plantation, is now a bustling tribute to the American Antebellum era and the impact of the Civil War. The Big House was last occupied in 1969 after a long history of traded ownership, a century of economic rise and fall, and the stain of former slavery.

The main focus of the Plantation is the Big House. The inside is decorated with replica period furniture, which sits beside a few original pieces. Like back in its day, the grounds are meticulously landscaped, particularly the canopy of live oaks that line the front walk. It is said that the original lady of the house, Celina Roman, didn’t like the look of the feathering Spanish moss, so it was constantly removed from these trees. Looking at the sloping branches and overflowing roots, there is still no sign of any “beards” on these 150+ year old trees.

Surrounding the Big House, different stations are available to teach the history of the estate and the surrounding area. A costumed Civil War reenactor will tell you about how the battles of the Civil War reached into life on this plantation and others like it. A shed across the way can answer every question you have ever had about farming and refining sugarcane, as the land once did. In sight of the back of the house are two rows of cabins where the plantation’s slaves were once housed. Each cabin teaches about a different role, hardship, custom or tool in the life of a plantation slave. This walk culminates in a list of the names of every slave employed on this property, bringing life and identity back to these people.

The Oak Alley Restaurant was one of our final stops before the end of our trip. Inside the quaint cottage, a friendly staff will ask you about your day at the plantation and offer to answer any questions that you still have. The food on site is great! This was my first (and personally last) experience with alligator bites, which our waitress handed over with such excitement and lingered to watch us try! All in all, Oak Alley was a great way to spend a day on the outskirts of New Orleans!

Creole Queen Jazz Cruise

One of the biggest selling points to this destination is the local culture, and the music was a big part of that! Embracing our inner Huck Finn, we set sail on the Mississippi River on the Creole Queen. This Paddlewheeler offered two different packages for our night cruise: one with dinner included and one without. We opted for the package without food, but sitting in the dining room, listening to the band play and smelling the delicious scents of the dinner, we decided it may have been worth it. Somewhat satisfied with the snacks we’d eaten on the way to the port, we sipped our hurricanes as the ship set sail down the Mississippi. The band on board played a collection of classic jazz, sprinkled with some show tunes. They created a wonderful atmosphere for our cruise. Even better, we could still hear the band playing from outside on the upper deck of the ship!

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Café Du Monde

New Orleans is famous for a lot of different types of food, but this one really satisfied my sweet tooth. Café Du Monde is said to be the best place in the French Quarter for beignets! Being the only beignets that I tried during my visit, I can’t really say how they stack up, but they were delicious! The café literally serves three things: beignets, hot chocolate and coffee. What else do we really need? Even better, the café is open 24 hours a day, so those late night beignet cravings are totally okay!

Manning’s

Manning’s happened to be one of the only places in the city to air the Super Bowl. As New Englanders who happened to be headed down to NOLA for Super Bowl weekend, we had mixed feelings about the Saints getting jilted out of the championship. The Saints fans did not. In the most proud and dedicated “protest” I had ever seen, 99% of bars in New Orleans refused to show the game. Saints fans took the street to party during the broadcast, and protest concerts and parades were happening all over the city. This was one of the most passionate displays I have ever seen from a sports rally! As those New Englanders out of place, it was a little problematic. After a few calls to bars who were choosing to air the puppy bowl, the kitty bowl, or the 2010 Super Bowl instead, we found Manning’s.

Manning’s is owned by the family of Payton and Eli Manning, so we shouldn’t have been surprised that they would show a football game, no matter which teams were playing. The inside was a sports fan’s dream. Three rows of recliners at the front of the room faced a theater-size television that took up most of the wall. Outside, there was patio seating facing another large screen. This place is the champion of all sports bars!

Acme Oyster House

Speaking of famous foods in the area, Acme Oyster House was a great place to find them all! There’s an obvious reason that the line to get into this little restaurant stretches all the way down the street almost all the time. Don’t worry, the line moves quickly! The restaurant serves customers inside within minutes and turns table over very efficiently. The food is everything that you came to New Orleans for in the first place. Jambalaya, gumbo and every po-boy that you can imagine, this place has the whole array of delicious Cajun classics!

Ruby Slipper Café

As we were looking into brunch across different restaurants in the French Quarter, we noticed that most brunch places served a menu that more closely resembled just lunch. The Ruby Slipper satisfied our craving for breakfast foods! Stopping in at one of their many locations, we found a charming little café with a unique and delicious menu. I’d be happy to start every single day with the Ruby Slipper Mimosa, and the Bananas Foster Pain Perdu was incredible!

Where’s the Party?

Bourbon Street

When you think nightlife in New Orleans, no doubt the first thing you think of is Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. There’s a certain expectation for this wild piece of the city that it definitely lives up to! Something that struck us (as those foreign New Englanders) was that there is no such thing as open container laws in this city. That’s right people, most bars serve in a plastic cup so that you can simply go on your merry way with drink in hand. Bourbon street is lined with bars from one end to the other. Each of these has a different theme or feel, but all are a wild time! This is the place to go for a sloppy drunken night on the town.

Pro-tip: Bourbon Street and the blocks around is are also packed with hotels! If you plan to bar hop your nights away, find a place to stay that’s conveniently close by!

Frenchman Street

Frenchman Street is the slightly less sloppy side of NOLA nightlife. This is the place where you’re more likely to take your drinks to-go and pop in and out of different bars along this strip. What makes this street different is the live music that you can find in almost every bar. Talented local jazz bands and individuals take each stage, creating a truly unique cultural feel and a special Southern charm. To me, this was New Orleans! I would definitely recommend taking a step away from Bourbon Street at some point to explore what Frenchman has to offer!

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kalofagas-ca · 5 years ago

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Good evening from the #Mississippi River, New Orleans (at Paddlewheeler Creole Queen) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Z-DGDJcv4/?igshid=qxufqg8hjwfc

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digitallyunpluggedmagazine · 6 years ago

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and Riverboat Louis Armstrong to Boost Guest Experience with Agilysys InfoGenesis® POS ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Hospitality Enterprises, known online as BigEasy, has chosen the company’s InfoGenesis point-of-sale solution for their operations at the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and the Riverboat Louis Armstrong. Hospitality Enterprises, Inc. recently implemented Agilysys’ InfoGenesis solution at their Natchez Grand Hotel in Natchez,

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dannywiese353746-blog · 8 years ago

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theemiliez · 8 years ago

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Love getting to spend the weekend in one of my favorite cities with one of my favorite people ❤️🥂⚜️ (at Paddlewheeler Creole Queen)

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and Riverboat Louis Armstrong integrate Agilysys InfoGenesis POS

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marilynngmesalo · 6 years ago

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Toot! Toot! New riverboat to ride Mississippi in New Orleans

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NEW ORLEANS — Few experiences capture old New Orleans and the Mississippi River quite like a paddlewheel riverboat coming round the muddy bend with its tooting whistle horn, towering smoke stacks and water-churning propeller.

This month the first new riverboat in more than a decade is set to launch in this Louisiana port city. A plunge in tourism after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 forced the New Orleans Steamboat Company to sell off one of its two boats, but the arrival of the City of New Orleans is a sign of the steadily rising tide of tourists each year to this Southern city of Mardi Gras fame.

“People come from all over the world. It is astonishing. They really want to see the river,” said Adrienne Thomas, marketing director for the company, which also owns another riverboat, the Natchez.

A century ago, countless paddlewheel riverboats plied the Mississippi and its tributaries. Today, New Orleans has two: the Natchez and the Creole Queen, which is operated by New Orleans Paddlewheels.

Now the City of New Orleans is coming full circle, back to the state where it was built in 1991. For years it operated as a casino boat in Rock Island, Illinois, until the mid-1990s. But after that state legalized onshore casinos, the boat became obsolete, said Matthew Dow, project manager heading the vessel’s renovation. The then-named “Casino Rock Island” sat unused for years until it was purchased by the New Orleans Steamboat Company in 2016.

In this Nov. 29, 2018, photo, Matt Dow, project manager for the restoration of the “City of New Orleans” riverboat, plays the calliope on the vessel in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

“We instantly fell in love with the boat,” Dow said. “We saw the potential in her and knew that we could do her justice and bring her back not only to her former glory but well beyond that.”

Dow said the vessel already looked the part of a New Orleans riverboat, with its curved decks, plentiful windows, decorative fleurs de lis and giant paddlewheel.

Initially it was brought to a dry dock for hull repairs, then towed to New Orleans for a makeover.

“We had to rip all of the walls out, all the ceilings, a lot of the insulation,” Dow said. “Basically, we had to strip this boat down to the superstructure, to bare bones, and everything had to go back new.”

There were additions, too. A dumb waiter was added to connect the galley to all three decks for food transport, along with passenger elevators and handicapped-accessible restrooms. The Associated Press was given the first look at the new riverboat recently.

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Dow says the company is aiming to have the boat ready for tours by Jan. 21, when the Natchez goes into its annual service and maintenance layup. After that, both boats will operate simultaneously.

The two riverboats look similar, both painted red and white with giant red paddlewheels and exterior deck space for close-up views by passengers of the giant propeller. But the new boat has more indoor space.

The Natchez was built in the 1970s for sightseeing with a lot of open deck space, and its main deck is occupied mostly by the boat’s vintage 1925 steam engines, an attraction for passengers. The Natchez is one of only six commercially-operated steamboats left in the U.S.

The new boat is run with a modern diesel-electric system. It takes up less room, allowing for more indoor space for dinner seating, jazz brunches and special events.

“Even though we don’t have the steam engines, we do have the working paddlewheel, and we want to show that off,” Dow said.

As with the Natchez, cruises on the City of New Orleans will include narration about the city and shoreline sights such as the port, historic Jackson Square and the Chalmette battlefield, a significant Civil War landmark downriver. And there will be plenty of live band music as the boat plies the Mississippi.

Cyndi Gruenberg of Houston, Texas, rode the Natchez with her husband and two daughters recently and said they learned much about the city.

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“It was a great trip, a little bit of history along the river and just a fun ride,” said Gruenberg. “It’s pretty cool. It brings nostalgia back.”

Tourism officials say they don’t expect a shortage of passengers, as the number of visitors to New Orleans has surpassed pre-Katrina levels in recent years.

Stephen Perry, head of New Orleans & Co., which promotes tourism, says the city is “back in every way” with increased hotel and restaurant bookings. Riding a paddlewheel is part of the New Orleans experience, he noted.

“This is one of the most eclectic, authentic places left in America,” Perry said. “People don’t come here only for food and music. What they like is other experiences.

“A paddlewheeler is just one of the great added attractions of imagining yourself in a time gone by.”

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