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Once a year, a handful of beautiful houses in New Orleans open their doors to the public, allowing a whistle-stop historic tour of a fascinating city.
New Orleans' New Year's Eve Street Party rocks the entire French Quarter as people flood onto the streets to welcome in the New Year. Enjoy the vibe on Bourbon Street and then head on over to…
One of New Orleans' most-loved holiday traditions, the legendary Fairmont Hotel's decorates it's block-long lobby with flocked Christmas trees and a breathtaking canopy of white angel hair…
Beauregard-Keyes House in Holiday Trim
Louisiana's Beauregard-Keyes House in the Big Easy shows off its charming Christmas decorations - greenery, velvet ribbons and lace included - for an entire month, closed only on Christmas Day.
Battle of New Orleans Celebration
Chalmette Battlefield in New Orleans, Louisiana springs back to life with the Battle of New Orleans Celebration, a flashback to the events of 1812, which saw an American victory over the…
Celebration in the Oaks is an annual event that promises a magical festive experience. Trees across the historic City Park in New Orleans are decorated with sparkling lights to create a…
The Mardi Gras in New Orleans is one of the largest, most famous and most spectacular parties in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of revellers each year. Expect flamboyant 'krewe'…
St Patrick's Day in New Orleans
New Orleans is a city which uses any excuse to throw a party so on St Patricks Day the city takes on a distinctly Irish flavour. Hot on the heels of Mardi Gras, New Orleans hosts a uniquely…
Every spring, the French Quarter Festival celebrates New Orleans culture. Numerous stages showcase local musicians, fireworks are set off in a spectacular display over the Mississippi river…
New Orleans' boisterous French Quarter plays host to over 100,000 people during the annual DecaFest. The five-day LGBT festival, featuring entertainment, theatre, music, comedy and film, is…
Steeped in magic, mystery and voodoo charm, New Orleans is the ideal place to raise the spirits of the dead over Halloween. The gay community comes alive in a flurry of flamboyance.
The annual Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans' City park celebrates the culture, art and heritage of indigenous Louisiana through music. Many of the country's top hip-hop and alternative…
Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival
The New Orleans' Destrehan Plantation Fall Festival celebrates life as it was a couple of centuries ago, as well as contemporary Louisiana culture. Cajun and Creole food is served throughout…
Weak stomachs beware! The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum gives visitors a fascinating glimpse into the medicine of the 18th-20th centuries. The ground floor is a mid-19th-century apothecary shop…
The Voodoo Tour tempts visitors to discover the humorous, tragic and inspiring stories of numerous legendary New Orleanians. It takes in many compelling burial locations, such as the notorious…
Houmas was one of the most successful plantations in the New Orleans area during its heyday, producing over 20 million pounds of sugar cane per year from its 20,000 acres. It is now open to…
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
The mysteries of Voodoo live on in New Orleans, in part due to the efforts and interest created by the Historic Voodoo Museum.
The Presbytere houses the Louisiana Portrait Gallery and some historical exhibits, including one exploring the history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It was designed in 1791 to match the…
This painstakingly restored, 19th-century mansion in New Orleans' French Quarter reveals the history and workings of a period home. The house is the only one remaining in the Quarter to…
The Creoles lived in a society apart from the Anglo-American - in terms of family, architecture, music, food, society and lifestyle - for nearly 200 years. New Orleans' Laura Plantation…
