Activities in The South
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New Orleans Original Cocktail Walking Tour
2 hours (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
Take this tour on your first day in New Orleans to find out the places you must go! From the Sazerac and Pimm's Cup to the Hurricane and Hand Grenade, you'll en…
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Gray Line Katrina Tour
Bus tours all too often represent the cheesiest way for tourists to experience a city, which is why we wouldn't ordinarily recommend any for New Orleans. The idea of a Gray Line bus tour of neighborhoods devastated by Hurricane Katrina might sound too similar to rubbernecking at a wreck on the highway, but if you feel it's important to witness the destruction and lack a friend to drive you around the vast area that was flooded, then you should hop aboard and do so guilt-free.
Most of the people of New Orleans would prefer that visitors to the city see the devastated areas rather than pretend nothing happened here in the summer of 2005. While it's true that Gray Line hopes…
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Bayou Barn
Below New Orleans, the Mississippi River flows 90 miles to the bird’s-foot-shaped delta, where river pilots board ships entering from the Gulf. The 20,000-acre Barataria Preserve, a unit of southern Louisiana’s Jean Lafitte National Historic Park, offers hiking and canoe trips into the swamp. It’s a good introduction to the wetlands environment. Though not a pristine wilderness, as canals and other structures offer evidence of human activity, wild animals and plants are still abundant. Even a brief walk on the boardwalks that wend their way through the swamp will yield sightings of gators and egrets. Ranger-led walks along the Bayou Coquille Trail are offered daily at 2…
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Fair Grounds Race Track
The Union Race Course was laid out on this spot in 1852, and New Orleanians have been betting on the ponies ever since. Today the Churchill Downs Company, which also hosts the Kentucky Derby, operates the track, and rechristened the Fair Grounds in 1863 during the Union occupation. This is the third-oldest track in the nation. During the Civil War, in addition to horse races, you could catch a bear fight down this way. Today, besides horse races, the Fair Grounds is the site of the annual Louisiana Derby (in March) and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The Fair Grounds’ handsome gatehouse entryway was designed by James Gallier Jr in 1859 for an agricultural fair, …
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St Charles Avenue Streetcar
A buck twenty-five gets you on the St Charles Avenue Streetcar, which plies the oldest continuously operating street railway system in the world. New Orleanians are justifiably proud of this moving monument, which began life as the nation’s second horse-drawn streetcar line, the New Orleans & Carrollton Railroad, in 1835. In 1893 the line was among the first systems to be electrified. Now it is one of the few streetcars in the USA to have survived the automobile era. The fleet of antique cars survived the hurricanes of 2005 and today full service has been restored all the way to South Carrollton Ave.
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Atlanta CityPass
Varies (Departs Atlanta, Georgia)
by Viator
Atlanta's most famous attractions at one amazing low price with plenty of time to take advantage of the savings!
CityPASS is the best deal in Atlanta containing …
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Bridge Side Marina
The end of the road down bayou way is 70 miles southeast of Houma, in Grand Isle. The windswept barrier-island town took quite the beating from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, but many businesses have reopened and the Old Fishing Bridge has been restored. In addition to seafood shacks and fishing camps, boat charters are the big business here. Bridge Side Marina can hook you up with rods, reels and guided boats.
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Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise
2 hours (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
Savor the beauty and romance of New Orleans from the decks of the Steamboat Natchez. The Steamboat Natchez is the only 'authentic' Steamboat in New Orleans and …
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Canal St Ferry
A short ferry ride from the foot of Canal St to Algiers Point is the easiest way to get out on the Mississippi River and admire New Orleans from the traditional river approach (mmm, smells like mud, poo and petroleum). Ride on the lower deck next to the water, and you’re likely to see the state bird, the brown pelican. The state-run ferry leaves Canal St on the hour and half-hour, and returns from Algiers on the quarter-hour.
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New Orleans Paddlewheels
New Orleans Paddlewheels has two boats, the Creole Queen and the Cajun Queen, that run one-hour cruises on the river. The two-hour dinner and jazz cruise, featuring a live Dixieland jazz combo, boards nightly at 19:00 and departs at 20:00. When Chalmette Battlefield is reopened, expect the company to resume cruises to that historic site. For all cruises, passengers board at the Canal St Wharf.
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Westbank Plantation Tour
5.5 hours (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
Journey back in time to the Antebellum South with a tour of two separate plantations. First, visit Oak Alley Plantation, which has been called the "Grande Dame …Not LP reviewed
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Grand Tour of Cajun Country
9 hours (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
A grand mélange presentation of Cajun and Creole cultures starting with a boat tour of the cypress swamps. Enjoy a traditional lunch at one of the oldest Planta…Not LP reviewed
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Jazz Brunch Buffet at the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant
Flexible (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
The Court of Two Sisters' Buffet Brunch boasts is a sumptuous display of hot and cold dishes. They use only the freshest ingredients so the buffet's selections …
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Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise
2 hours (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
Board the historic Steamboat Natchez to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of …
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Historic New Orleans Tours
Author Robert Florence's company runs a full range of quality tours through the French Quarter, the Garden District and St Louis Cemetery No 1. The Cemetery-Voodoo tour is a classy and informative jaunt into some of New Orleans' more mysterious realms, and includes a visit to Priestess Miriam's Vood Spiritual Temple - it's an exhilarating side of New Orleans that few visitors dare to see.
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New Orleans Power Pass™
1, 2, 3 or 5 days (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
See more, save more with New Orleans Power Pass"! For one low price, visitors receive free entry to all the most exciting attractions in town... a combined valu…Not LP reviewed
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Gay Heritage Tour
Robert Batson's well-regarded company, gets high marks for its humor and historical insight. The 2½-hour walk through the Quarter is chock-full with colorful anecdotes about local characters, including Tennessee Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Clay Shaw. Everyone is welcome to come along, regardless of their sexual orientation. Tours depart from the Alternatives Shop. Call ahead.
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Post Hurricane Katrina Tour
3 hours 30 minutes (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
New Orleans is slowly being restored to its former beauty after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Come and experience the southern splendor with a strong Fr…Not LP reviewed
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Memphis Music Attraction Discount Pass
Flexible (Departs Memphis, Tennessee)
by Viator
The Memphis Music Attraction Discount Pass is your passport to the music history of Memphis. You will get entry into four of the most popular attractions in Mem…
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Swamp and Bayou Sightseeing Tour
4 hours (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
New Orleans has abundant wildlife, and nowhere is it more apparent than in the swamps and bayous of Louisiana. Take a boat ride through these swamps and you may…Not LP reviewed
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Dinner at the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant
Flexible (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
When you come to New Orleans, you simply can't go past a sumptuous Creole dinner at the Court of Two Sisters restaurant. Nestled in the historic French Quarter,…
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Half Day Airboat Combo Tour
5 hours 30 minutes (Departs New Orleans)
by Viator
Get ready for an exhilarating two-hour airboat ride deep into secluded bayous in Cajun Country. You will see all sorts of wildlife on your journey - alligators,…Not LP reviewed
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New Orleans Super City
2 hours (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
To absorb the centuries of history, sights and sounds that New Orleans has to offer, you really must take time out for this insightful and fun city tour. The fa…
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Steamboat Natchez
The closest thing to an authentic steamboat running out of New Orleans today, the Natchez is steam-powered and has a bona fide calliope on board. The evening dinner-and-jazz cruise (adult/child/teen $64.50/12.25/32.25, without dinner adult/child $40/20) takes off at 7pm nightly. The Natchez boards behind the Jackson Brewery.
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New Orleans Cooking Class
2 - 2.5 hours (Departs New Orleans, Louisiana)
by Viator
Welcome to the Fun, Food and Folklore of The New Orleans School of Cooking! These entertaining classes are located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in th…
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