New Orleans

Congratulations SuperBowl Champions!

Bless You BOYS! You did it! SuperBowl Champs! Patron Saints of New Orleans!Thank You for a Wonderful season! Thank you for what you have done for all of us! Read More »

WE BELIEVE! The Saints are 11-0. Go Saints GO

Come join the "Who Dat" frenzy! The New Orleans Saints are off to their best season in the 42 year history of this team and the whole city of New Orleans is filled with EXCITEMENT! There are only 2 remaining home games to the regular season - so make plans now to be in town: December 19 - Dallas Cowboys December 27 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers This could definitely be… Read More »

Krewe of Boo: A Whole Halloween Experience

If you missed the Krewe of Boo roll down the streets of Decatur and Canal last weekend, don't let it happen again! With floats created by none other than Mr. Mardi Gras himself, Blaine Kern Sr., both kids and adults alike enjoyed spooktastic bead throws, decadent, illustrious floats, music from local bands and elaborate costumes. Could there be a better way to kick off the Halloween season in the Big… Read More »

Welcome Football Fans!

Football fever is in the air! New Orleans loves football but we especially love the fans who come to our great city to support their favorite team! Whether you are traveling with your favorite NFL team or are a booster of your NCAA team playing Tulane or LSU, we welcome you to New Orleans and hope your stay is so enjoyable that you will want to come back again and… Read More »

Jazz Fest Express: Travel with Ease

Grayline New Orleans is once again offering the best way to get to the Jazz Fest...take their Jazz Fest Express...the ONLY shuttle that can bring you INSIDE the gates of the FESTIVAL. On all seven days of the Fest...April 24, 25, 25, 30, May 1, 2 and 3...ride roundtrip in air-conditioned comfort! Day of sales begin at 9:30 am at all departure locations. All shuttles begin at 10:30 am and… Read More »

Getting Around New Orleans

by Shawn Plep Tourists and visitors who really want to see the beautiful city of New Orleans there need to be prepared to get around using both public and private transportation. While the public buses can be acceptable at times, they probably aren't the best option for most sightseers. When walking isn't practical and when no private car is available, here are a few other methods visitors should consider: A… Read More »

College Bowl fans: stay and play!

With two exciting football bowl games on the way, New Orleans' Tourism Industry is ready to welcome fans with plenty of hotel options and unparalleled hospitality and culture! R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl - December 21, 2008 75th Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic - January 2, 2009 Football fans will continue to fill the city as New Orleans welcomes thousands of guests to two annual football favorites, the R+L Carriers… Read More »

Krewe of Boo: A Kid Friendly Halloween

Looking for a safe, cultural way to spend Halloween this year? Bring the family and everyone you know to the Krewe of Boo parade, the city's first Halloween parade, set to roll downtown October 31st. The parade is also first in New Orleans to have a completely charitable cause, benefiting the First Responders Fund, a charitable organization set up to help police officers get back into their homes post Katrina.… Read More »

Experiencing New Orleans’ Neighboring Parishes

New Orleans is the most well-known and most-visited destination in Louisiana, and understandably so! From the restaurants in New Orleans to the festivals to the shops in the French Quarter - there's a lot to do and to experience in the city of New Orleans. But just in case you're running out of things to do or see...consider the outskirts of New Orleans and the parishes outside of Jefferson and… Read More »

Louis Armstrong’s New Orleans

by ERROL LABORDE Were it not for Tad Jones, jazz history would be off by 13 months. Jones was the local jazz researcher who made the discovery that Louis Armstrong was wrong about the date he gave for his birth. Armstrong had claimed he was born on July 4, 1900 - certainly a festive date with a nice round number. Jones, however, located Armstrong's baptismal records at Sacred Heart church… Read More »