Louisiana
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Touring through Louisiana’s Plantation Alley
On my personal quest to see history and travel as much as I can, I can’t help but be drawn to historic places. Having visited South Louisiana more than 5 times, here’s a list of plantations you can visit so you can immerse yourself in the history (the good and the bad) of the area. It is nice to imagine being a Southern Belle, but also realizing that the wealth of a few was built on the backs of many. Most of these plantations are within the River Parishes except for Houmas House. The River Parishes are located around 40 minutes from the French Quarter and the New Orleans airport…
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Things to Do in New Orleans with Toddlers or Babies
Having a child does not mean you should stop traveling. We have been to a few countries and cities with our kid, and we always love taking him along for the ride with us. Here are a few suggestions on things to do in New Orleans with toddlers (or babies). Special thank you to New Orleans & Company for helping to arrange this trip. If you have spare time and have questions about your trip, head on over to the official Visitor Center at 339 Decatur Street. The lovely staff there can help answer any questions you may have about your itinerary, and you can pick up some local souvenirs…
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How to Spend a Weekend in New Orleans (Itinerary)
New Orleans is a great weekend destination, but one needs to spend much more time in the city to fully discover its history and what it has to offer. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting the city multiple times, but there are always so many things to do in the area. Here’s a sample itinerary on how to spend a weekend in New Orleans based on my personal experience. Special thank you to New Orleans & Company for helping arrange this trip. If you have spare time and have questions about your own trip, head on over to the official Visitor Center at 339 Decatur Street. The lovely staff there…
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Complete Guide to New Orleans City Park
New Orleans City Park is around 3 miles north of the French Quarter and within a 20-minute street car ride from the Harrah’s stop at the south end of Canal Street. This park is 1,300 acres, around 50% bigger than Central Park in New York City. It is a big park and you can easily spend your whole day exploring it. There are many paid and free attractions to do in City Park, so you will not get bored. Here’s a complete guide to New Orleans City Park. Special thank you to New Orleans & Company for helping arrange this trip. If you have spare time and have questions about…
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Things to do in Kenner LA: Rivertown
Don’t let the facade of the Rivertown Museums and Planetarium fool you: the area is bigger than you think. For history lovers like us, Rivertown delivers. Here’s a list of things to do at Rivertown in Kenner Louisiana. Less than a 2-mile drive from the car rental place of New Orleans airport is Rivertown. If you want to spend a couple of hours close to the New Orleans airport, Rivertown is an amazing destination to go to. A downside of Rivertown Museums and Planetarium is the hours of the museums in Rivertown are very limited. The Science Center and the Space Station Exhibition are only open from 11 AM to…
