New Orleans Highlights

Wednesday, January 16, 2008, 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Additional Fee: $50.00 per person

From the sultry history of the French Quarter to the majesty of St. Charles Avenue's stately mansions, this is a thorough and fascinating introduction to the endless variety of sights found in the "Big Easy."

Hit hard by Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans suffered greatly and is now rising from the ashes.  Often referred to as "the city that never sleeps," since Katrina, the locals have joined together to prove that it is also a city that never dies.

On a deluxe motor coach, explore the historic French Quarter and Garden District, basically untouched by the storm. Highlights include famous landmarks such as Jackson Square with its old world flavor and its own colorful art colony, the Saint Louis Cathedral, Creole and American Mansions and the unique above ground tombs of the city's cemeteries. From the River to the Lake, you'll travel through several neighborhoods affected by the storm. Stops will made along the way to view some of the new modular homes going up in devastated neighborhoods, as well as viewing the "Musician's Village" being constructed in the Ninth Ward.  

All of the stories and facts will leave with you a real sense of New Orleans' true spirit, its special history and rich culture.