student & youth planner 2015

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Table of Contents

Educational Programs

Performance Venues

Music Festivals/Competitions

Marching Band Opportunities

Things to Do – Attractions

Things to Do – Sightseeing & Tours

Additional Activities

Sample Itineraries

Suggested Itinerary Themes

Volunteer Opportunities

Motorcoach Rules & Regulations

Motorcoach Parking Facilities

Special Events Calendar

Miscellaneous Information


BACKSTREET CULTURAL MUSEUM 1116 Henriette Delille St. New Orleans, LA 70116

Tel: 504-522-4806 [email protected] www.backstreetmuseum.org

The Backstreet Cultural Museum is filled with exhibits reflecting aspects of the unique cultural traditions and institutions of African-American culture in New Orleans. These traditions include Mardi

Gras Indians and Jazz Funerals.

BLOWDIE ENTERTAINMENT Contact: Gregory Davis

336 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130

Tel: 504-410-4100 [email protected]

Workshops and clinics available on the history of New Orleans traditional brass band music. Call for more information.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER (CAC)

Contact: Marianna Sheppard 900 Camp Street

New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-528-3805

[email protected] www.cacno.org

Bring your class of young artists to the Contemporary Arts Center to explore and exchange creative processes with professional New Orleans artists. Artist Exchange field trips introduce young artists to applied skills in the arts, reinforce Common Core Standards, and address the needs and abilities of all

students. These learning experiences engage students by enabling them to discover new interests while learning through and about the arts. Choose from classes in theater, dance, music, visual arts,

and creative writing! Workshops last for 3.5 hours. Call for more information.

DESTREHAN PLANTATION Contact: Angela Matherne

13034 River Road Destrehan, LA 70047 Tel: 985-764-9315

[email protected] or [email protected] The Heritage Education Program offers students a grade level appropriate guided tour of the big house

in addition to folk like demonstrations with hands-on experiences. A teacher’s resource book, classroom materials, and a resource library are available upon booking a field trip to our site.

EDGAR DEGAS HOUSE Contact: Marie Carr

2306 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119

Tel: 504-821-5009 [email protected] www.degashouse.com

“Degas, Pencils & Pizzas” is an evening of history, art and culture. Includes a tour of the house where Degas lived and painted 18 paintings, a time line of his personal history and world history, and a 30 minute documentary of his life in New Orleans. Also features an art lesson complete with drawing

paper and charcoal pencils as well as pizza and pralines.


FRENCH QUARTOUR KIDS Contact: Jill Dresser

330 Friscoville Avenue Arabi, LA 70032


www.frenchquartourkids.com We are a tour company just for kids! We offer educational, entertaining kids walking tours throughout the French Quarter. These tours are recommended for kids aged 6 to 16 year old – though grown-up

chaperones and other ages will also enjoy our tours! All tours are designed and led by a trained teacher. We’ll take your kids on a trip through time they’ll never forget!

FLEUR DECUERS PROGRAMS

Contact: Jayna Morgan New Orleans, LA

Tel: 504-931-5808 [email protected] www.fleurdecuers.com

Fleur Decuers – Student dining and entertainment programs. Join Fleur Decuers for an exciting way of approaching music and dance! Featuring some of New Orleans most respected musicians and

performers! Learn the history of jazz music in New Orleans, how jazz was developed, how to dance hip hop, make a Mardi Gras mask, and so much more! Also have breakfast, lunch, and dinner catering

options available for students and adults. All ages welcome!

GOLDEN FEATHER MARDI GRAS INDIAN RESTAURANT GALLERY Contact: Na’imah Zulu 704 N. Rampart Street


[email protected] Established by Shaka and Na’imah Zulu, Golden Feather is a location that offers to both tourists as

well as locals the rich history and stories of the Mardi Gras Indians through the beauty and splendor of a gallery, gift shop, restaurant, and supply house. Also presented at this house of art are lectures and

sewing demonstrations by Mardi Gras Indian Chief, Shaka Zulu. Contact for group options.

LEVEE EXHIBIT HALL AND RAIN GARDEN Contact: Sandy Rosenthal

5000 Warrington Drive New Orleans, LA 70122 [email protected]

www.levees.org Residents and visitors alike can view six museum-quality exhibit panels housed in a 100-foot walkway.

The text and forty photographs tell the story and bust the myths still encircling the 2005 flooding during Katrina. The six panels are about ALL the levee breaches, ALL the neighborhoods, ALL the

lives. The beautiful garden uses native plans which helps manage stormwater onsite and reduce the load on the municipal drainage system. The exhibit hall and garden is free, open to everyone.


LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Contact: Amanda Wuerstlin

1010 Common Street, Suite 2120 New Orleans, LA 70112

Tel: 504-523-6530 ext 501 Fax: 504-595-8468

[email protected] www.lpomusic.com

Open rehearsals on select weekdays. Students will participate in a pre-rehearsal talk that includes music history and trivia. They will visit with world-renowned artists and meet LPO musicians.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY

Contact: Dr. Joseph Hebert, Director of Bands 6363 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118

Tel: 504-865-3748 Fax: 504-865-2852 [email protected]

Observe Musical Classes - Choral/Instrumental. Observe Recitals - Based on Availability. Observe Rehearsals - Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Choral. Call for info and rates.

NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM

Contact: Meghan Sens 945 Magazine Street

New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-528-1944 x222 or 877-813-3329 x222

[email protected] www.nationalww2museum.org

Tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world™. Guaranteed to move and educate, The National WWII Museum features a 4D cinematic experience, interactive exhibits, soaring air craft, personal histories and more. An incomparable experience for all generations. Ask

about our group rates! Open daily.

NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS (NOCCA) Contact: Brian Hammell, Director of Communications

2800 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70117


www.nocca.com The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts is a regional, pre-professional arts training center that offers secondary school-age children intensive instruction in dance, media arts, music (classical, jazz, vocal), theatre arts (drama, musical theatre, theatre design), visual arts, culinary arts, and creative writing.

Call for information or visit the website.


NEW ORLEANS JAZZ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Contact: Matt Hampsey

Visitor Center – 916 N. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA, 70116, Tel: 504-589-4841 Headquarters – 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, Tel: 504-589-4806

Old U.S. Mint – 400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70116, Tel: 504-589-2266 [email protected] www.nps.gov/jazz.htm

Only in New Orleans could there be a National Park for Jazz! Drop by their French Market visitor center to inquire about musical events around town. Attend a jazz concert or ranger performance at

the new state of the art performance venue in the Old U.S. Mint. Visitor Center is open 9:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Headquarters is open daily, 8:00am-4:30pm. Old U.S. Mint is open

10:00am-4:30pm, Tuesday-Saturday.

NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART Contact: Elise Solomon

1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park New Orleans, LA 70124

Tel: 504-658-4128 / 504-658-4100 [email protected]

www.noma.org The Education Division at NOMA is eager to share their exciting arts education programs with

students, educators, and parents. Offering a variety of programs designed especially for students and educators, including guided tours, outreach programs, workshops, and art classes. Call for more info.

NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF GLASSWORKS AND PRINTMAKING STUDIO, THE

Contact: Geriod Barrone 727 Magazine Street


[email protected] www.neworleansglassworks.com

FREE DAILY demonstrations in glassblowing, printmaking, torch-working, and metal sculpture are offered. Two-hour short courses offer HANDS-ON opportunities education in glassblowing, scientific

torch-working, printmaking, paper engineering and copper enameling. Visit our website:

NEW ORLEANS OPERA ASSOCIATION Contact: John Fink, Box Office Manager & Education Coordinator

616 Girod St. Suite 200 New Orleans, LA 70130

Tel: 504-529-3000 [email protected] www.neworleansopera.org

Student groups up to seniors in High School can attend the final dress rehearsals of New Orleans Opera productions free of charge!

OAK ALLEY PLANTATION

Contact: Hillary Loeber 3645 Highway 18

Vacherie, LA 70090 Tel: 225-265-2152

[email protected] www.oakalleyplantation.com

Tour the historic plantation and learn how people lived their daily lives during the 1830’s. Learn what crops they grew, politics, how the home was built, and when the trees were planted. Witness the

“slavery at Oak Alley” exhibit’s reconstructed slave quarters and learn about those who made plantation luxuries possible. Learn the stories of the Civil War and blacksmith demonstrations.


OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART

Contact: Ellen Balkin, Education Coordinator 925 Camp Street


[email protected] www.ogdenmuseum.org

Museum Tour & Scavenger Hunt! Helps children to broaden their knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the visual arts and culture of the American South. The museum also offers docent led

tours.

PRESERVATION HALL Contact: Debbie Guidry

726 St. Peter Street New Orleans, LA 70116


www.preservationhall.com Students can attend a private concert with historical & musical education in historic Preservation Hall.

Contact for prices.

TULANE UNIVERSITY Contact: Leonard Raybon, Director of Choirs/Voice Instruction

6823 St. Charles Avenue, Dixon Hall New Orleans, LA 70118


Call for educational opportunities.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS 2000 Lakeshore Drive

New Orleans, LA 70148 Fax: 504-280-3189 www.choralnut.com

Contact : Steve Masakowski, Director of Jazz Studies Tel: 504-280-5438, [email protected]

Dr. Caroline Carson, Director of Choral Activities Tel: 504-280-6037, [email protected]

Dr. Charles Taylor, Chair – Department of Music Tel: 504-280-7206, [email protected]

Seminars/Workshops. Concerts to attend. Call for opportunities. Updated July 2015

Performance Venues

Please call in advance to make arrangements.

Ashe Cultural Arts Center 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70113 Tel: 504-569-9070 www.ashecac.org

Indoor Venue – Small Room 125 ppl max, Large Room 350 ppl max

The Historic Carver Theater

Contact: Dino Marshall 2101 Orleans Avenue


[email protected] www.carvertheater.org

Indoor Venue – 150 ppl max

Houmas House Plantation Contact: Jesse Lambert

40136 Highway 942 Darrow, LA 70725

Tel: 225-473-7841 or 504-628-6000 [email protected]

Indoor Venue – 400 ppl (band & audience) Outdoor Venue – Unlimited number of ppl

Jackson Brewery Millhouse

Contact: Martin Silverstein 600 Decatur Street


[email protected] Indoor Venue – Unlimited number of ppl

Louisiana Children’s Museum

420 Julia Street New Orleans, LA 70130

Tel: 504-523-1357 www.lcm.org

Indoor Venue – 50 ppl max

Lakeside Shopping Center Contact: Claire Massey, Marketing Director

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd Metairie, LA 70002-8447


Indoor Venue – Unlimited number of ppl

Mandeville Trailhead & Cultural Interpretive Center

Contact: Donna Beakley 675 Lafitte Street

Mandeville, LA 70448 Tel: 985-845-4515

[email protected] www.mandevilletrailheadmarket.com

Outdoor Venue – 20 ppl max Mardi Gras World

Contact: Brooke Pickett 1380 Port of New Orleans Place


[email protected] Indoor/Outdoor Venue – Unlimited number

of ppl National World War II Museum

Contact: Meghan Sens 945 Magazine Street

New Orleans, LA 70130 Tel: 504-528-1944, ext. 272

[email protected] www.nationalww2museum.org Requirements: 1940’s Swing or

Patriotic Music ONLY Outdoor Covered Venue – 60 ppl max N.O. Jazz National Historical Park

Contact: Matt Hampsey Visitor Center (916 N. Peters St.)

Old U.S. Mint (400 Esplanade Ave.) Perseverance Hall (Louis Armstrong Park)


[email protected] www.nps.gov/jazz

Indoor Venue – 20 ppl max Outdoor Venue – Unlimited number of ppl

Performance Venues

New Orleans Paddlewheels

Contact: Michelle Poole #1 Poydras Street

Riverwalk Marketplace Box 39 New Orleans, LA 70130

Tel: 504-293-2313 [email protected] www.creolequeen.com

Indoor/Outdoor Venue – 30 ppl max (prefers smaller groups)

New Orleans Steamboat Company (Toulouse Riverfront) Contact: Dane Bono

400 N. Peters St., Suite 203 New Orleans, LA 70130

Tel: 800-365-2628 ext. 484 [email protected]

www.neworleanssteamboat.com Outdoor Covered Venue – Bands 55 ppl

max, Choirs 80-100 ppl max Newman Bandstand at Audubon Park

Contact: Cassandra Ebanks Audubon Zoo & Park 6500 Magazine Street


[email protected] Outdoor Venue – 200 ppl max (both performers & audience)

Oak Alley Plantation Contact: Hillary Loeber

3645 Highway 18 Vacherie, LA 70090


www.oakalleyplantation.com Outdoor Venue – Maximum depends on

availability on requested date

Outlet Collection at Riverwalk

Contact: Daniel Macklin 500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 101


[email protected] www.riverwalkmarketplace.com

Indoor Venue – 50 ppl max Outdoor Venue – 200 ppl max

St. Louis Cathedral Contact: Lynda Grillo

615 Pere Antoine Alley New Orleans, LA 70116-3291

Tel: 504-525-9585, x-127 [email protected]

Indoor Venue – 100 ppl max The Shops at Canal Place

Contact: Lisa Manzella 333 Canal Street, Suite 327


[email protected] Indoor Venue – 40 ppl max

Outdoor Venue (Plaza) – larger groups Washington Artillery Park

Amphitheatre Contact: Jeremy Smith

1008 N. Peters St., 3rd Floor New Orleans, LA 70116

Tel: 504-522-2621 [email protected] [email protected]

www.frenchmarket.org/applications/ Outdoor Venue – Unlimited number of ppl

Woldenberg Park at Audubon

Aquarium Contact: Gloria Greer

#1 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130


Indoor Venue – 20 ppl max SRO Outdoor Venue (pavilion) – Unlimited

number of ppl

Updated June 2015

Music Festivals & Competitions

Organization 2015 Calendar 2016 Calendar

Loyola University Jazz Ensemble Festival

Contact: Gordon Towell 504-865-2164

March 6-7 March 4-5

American Classic Music Festival “Crescent City Jazz Festival”

Ms. Mary Jo Papich 210-733-8167

[email protected]

March 12-15 March 10-13

Performing Arts Consultants “Crescent City Music Festival” 732-264-3033, 800-872-3378

www.usafest.org

March 19-22 March 17-20

Choice Music Events Cajun Showcase of Music

888-399-3440 www.choicemusicevents.org

April 11 April 8-9 April 22-23

Heritage Music Festivals Heritage Music Festival New Orleans

800-223-4367 www.heritagefestivals.org

March 26-29 April 23-26

March 17-20 April 14-17 April 21-24

Crescent City Choral Festival 504-482-2883

www.neworleanschildrenschorus.org

June 26-30 June 24-28

Updated June 2015

Marching Band Opportunities

The following contact does book marching units (bands, drill teams, dance teams, etc.) for many of the larger parades – Hermes, Iris, Endymion & Mid City. Contact her directly if you are interested in

participating in any of these parades.

Mardi Gras Bands Contact: Meagan Gonzales

306 Fanchers Court Franklin, TN 37064 Tel: 615-861-0531

[email protected]

The following carnival krewes encourage out-of-town bands to participate in their parades. Please contact them directly.

Krewe of Cleopatra Contact: Dolores Kepner

200 Sandra Drive Metairie, LA 70003

Tel: 504-367-0351, Cell: 504-616-7402 [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected] www.kreweofcleopatra.org

Krewe of d’Etat

Contact: Tommy Mitchell P. O. Box 30285

New Orleans, LA 70190 Tel: 504-284-6700, Cell: 504-810-5901

[email protected] www.lekrewedetat.com

Krewe of King Arthur & Merlin

Contact: Philip Fricano P. O. Box 264

Marrero, LA 70073 Tel: 504-250-2665 or 225-910-2665

[email protected] www.kreweofkingarthur.com

Krewe of Muses

5500 Prytania Street, #621 New Orleans, LA 70115

Tel: 504-269-1422 [email protected] www.kreweofmuses.org

Krewe of Okeanos

Contact: Bob Carreras P.O. Box 9054

Metairie, LA 70055-9054 [email protected]

[email protected] www.kreweofokeanos.org

Krewe of Orpheus/Cleopatra/Alla/Morpheus Contact: John Beninate

2737 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119


www.kreweoforpheus.com Krewe of Pontchartrain

Contact: Sam Z. Scandaliato P. O. Box 56305

New Orleans, LA 70156 Tel: 504-561-5701, Fax: 504-561-5726

[email protected] [email protected]

www.kofpont.com

Krewe of Rex Contact: Gordon H. Kolb Jr.

P. O. Box 50820 New Orleans, LA 70150


www.rexorganization.com

Knights of Sparta Contact: Dr. David M. Mulnick

P. O. Box 52111 New Orleans, LA 70152

Tel: 504-455-3309, Cell: 504-583-9773 [email protected]

www.knightsofsparta.com

Krewe of Zulu 722 N. Broad Street

New Orleans, LA 70119 Tel: 504-827-1661 or 504-827-1559

www.kreweofzulu.com Updated July 2015

Things to Do In and Around New Orleans

Attractions

American Italian Cultural Center www.americanitalianculturalcenter.com

Preserves and celebrates the American Italian history and culture in Louisiana. The AICC is home to the American Italian Museum and American Italian Sports Hall of Fame.

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

www.auduboninstitute.org One of the top-five aquariums in the country featuring the largest collection of sharks

and jellyfish. Don't miss our rare white gator, penguins, otters and a changing exhibits gallery. Steps away from the French Quarter and area hotels.

Audubon Butterfly Garden & Insectarium

www.AudubonInstitute.org The Audubon Institute’s newest attraction, is dedicated to the largest group of animals on

the planet - insects! Experience insect encounters, fun bug animation and surprises at our immersion theater, a serene Japanese butterfly garden and much more!

Audubon Zoo

www.auduboninstitute.org One of the top five zoos in the country. More than 2,000 animals in their natural habitats

settings, including our white alligator in the Louisiana Swamp exhibit.

Aunt Sally's Praline Shops, Inc. www.auntsallys.com

Come in and watch our talented cooks produce Aunt Sally's Creole Pralines in open kettle copper pots. Experience our new diabetic friendly "Lite" pralines and our wide selection of

certified New Orleans gifts and delicacies!

Basin St. Station www.basinststation.com

Southern Railway Building c1905 offers free admission daily 9am-5pm, Travel Counseling, Local Maps, Driving Directions, Exhibits, Art, Music, New Orleans Film, Gift Shop, Refreshments. On the edge of the French Quarter, adjoining the historic St. Louis

Cemetery.

Beauregard-Keyes House www.bkhouse.org

This stately 1826 mansion in the French Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard family and from noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes. Guided tours on the hour 10a-3p,

Mon-Sat. Also available for private functions.

Contemporary Arts Center www.cacno.org

The CAC is the home of modern multidisciplinary arts programming in the South. From bold experiments in visual arts, photography and sculpture to cutting-edge theatre,

music and dance, the CAC celebrates the art of now.


Dat NOLA Race www.datnolarace.com

Think and walk, run or crawl through an exciting and competitive way to tour and experience the beautiful city of New Orleans. Dat NOLA Race is part adventure race, part

scavenger hunt, and all fun!

Destrehan Plantation www.DestrehanPlantation.org

Closest Plantation from N.O. Costumed tour guides, exhibits include an original document signed by Thomas Jefferson and Folk Art depicting the 1811 Slave Revolt. Period craft

demonstrations daily.

Edgar Degas House Historic Home, Courtyard and Inn www.degashouse.com

Degas created 18 paintings and five lettrs here, circa 1872. Celebrate your classic New Orleans event here. Featuring a French courtyard, museum, guided tours, bus parking.

Entergy IMAX Theatre

www.auduboninstitute.org Featuring 354 front-row seats, a 12,000-watt digital IMAX sound system, and a 5 1/2-stories-tall screen, IMAX will immerse you in a big screen 2D or 3D-adventure. Steps

away from the French Quarter. Next door to the Aquarium.

French Market www.frenchmarket.org

Located on the riverfront, the French Market District stretches five blocks from Café Du Monde to the famous Flea Market, including restaurants, retail, and a renovated Farmers

Market.

George & Leah McKenna Museum of African-American Art www.themckennamuseum.com

Featuring the private collection of Dr. Dwight McKenna, the George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art is an institution that collects, exhibits, and preserves the

visual aesthetic of people of the African Diaspora.

Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses www.hgghh.org

Built in 1831, Herman Grima House (820 St.Louis) and Gallier House, built in 1857, (1132 Royal) offer tours interpreting the Creole lifestyles of New Orleanians in the 19th

century.

Historic New Orleans Collection, The www.hnoc.org

A museum, research center and publisher dedicated to the history and culture of New Orleans. For more information on permanent tours, rotating exhibitions and current

programming, check out their website.


Houmas House Plantation & Gardens www.houmashouse.com

A unique antebellum experience. The crown jewel of Louisiana's River Road features antiques and Louisiana artwork, plus gardens, ponds and oaks. Daily tours, 9a-5p.

Available for events.

Insta-Gator Alligator Ranch & Hatchery www.insta-gatorranch.com

See a Virtual Tour Movie @ www.Insta-GatorRanch.com. Alligators by the thousands. Open year round. Hold 'em Feed 'em Hatch'em. See an alligator nest, eggs, an ultralight

airplane and action film of harvesting eggs from momma gator. An Educational Adventure.

Jackson Brewery Millhouse

www.jacksonbrewery.com Drop into the monumental Jackson Brewery for a taste of New Orleans history and

shopping. Located on the Mississippi River. Four full floors of shops, restaurants, and a food court.

Laura: A Creole Plantation

www.lauraplantation.com Daily tours based on Laura's memoirs of detailed life on the 1805 Creole plantation.

Learn about the real-life accounts of generations of owners, women, slaves, and children who called this typical Creole sugarcane plantation farm their home. 50 minutes from

New Orleans.

Le Musee de f.p.c. www.lemuseedefpc.com

An historic house museum dedicated to the legacy and contributions of New Orleans’ free people of color. This repository of documents, paintings and decorative arts strives to

present, interpret and preserve the history and culture of this group of people.

Longue Vue House and Gardens www.longuevue.com

Former estate of Edgar and Edith Stern. Now a National Historic Landmark. Classic Revival mansion with original antiques, creamware and art surrounded by eight acres of

gardens and fountains. Meeting facilities, children's garden and museum shop.

Louisiana Children's Museum www.lcm.org

Discover the energetic learning and electrifying fun. More than 45,000 square feet of dynamic hands-on exhibitry...we're not your ordinary playhouse.

Louisiana State Museum

www.lsm.crt.state.la.us Showcasing the unique history and traditions of New Orleans, the Louisiana State

Museum includes landmark properties the Cabildo, Presbytere, Old U.S. Mint, Madame John's Legacy and 1850 house. Venues also available for special events.


Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation New Canal Lighthouse www.saveourlake.org

Louisiana's only working lighthouse on Lake Pontchartrain housing a museum. Climb to the first balcony, hear the history, successes and strategies for the lake and coast. Guided

tours, gift shop and wedding venue.

Louisiana Landmarks Society and Pitot House www.louisianalandmarks.org

A museum and event space located on Bayou St. John, Pitot House is the only publicly accessible Creole colonial home in New Orleans. The house and grounds can accommodate

a variety of events, including weddings.

Mardi Gras World, LLC www.mardigrasworld.com

Come see where Mardi Gras is MADE! See Mardi Gras magic created right before your eyes in this maze of amazing carnival creations. Guided tours, video, royalty costumes,

gift shop. Also perfect location for private events.

McIlhenny Company TABASCO Brand Products www.tabasco.com

For over 140 years, TABASCO Sauce has been made the same way, and is still produced on Avery Island, Louisiana. In fact, about half of the company’s employees actually live on Avery Island, and have for 5 generations now. Tours of the island/factory/gardens

are available – check out their website for more information.

Mid City Lanes Rock 'n Bowl www.rocknbowl.com

Local New Orleans landmark. Louisiana's best local acts play here; Zydeco, Blues, Cajun and variety dance bands. Combined with bowling and food - a fun atmosphere for all.

Must see to believe! Favorite place for visitors to watch the locals play.

Musee Conti Wax Museum New Orleans www.neworleanswaxmuseum.com

Meet a Legend Face-to-Face! 300 years of history, legend and scandal. The Wax tells the story of New Orleans from her founding to the present day. Great for private parties and

group tours. Open on Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays.

National WWII Museum, The www.nationalww2museum.org

Understand the “War that Changed the World” as never before with exhibits featuring moving personal stories, rare artifacts, and interactive displays. Visit the Victory Theater

for the 4-D cinematic experience that spans the war in its entirety, “Beyond All Boundaries”, and the new USS Tang Submarine interactive experience.

Need a Ride

www.needridenola.com Our three-wheeled pedicabs and trained drivers provide a fun, practical and stylish way of getting around downtown. We offer “transportainment” to sporting events, hotels,

restaurants and bars, weddings, conventions, and even secnic rides.


New Orleans Artworks at the New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio www.neworleansartworks.com

Breathtaking demonstrations. Twice featured on NBC's Today Show. Visitors invited to participate, design glassware, printmaking, and sugar blowing. Spacious open studio.

Glass print metal amphitheater. Ideal for hands-on tours/receptions.

New Orleans Botanical Garden www.neworleanscitypark.com/garden

Louisiana's only Botanical Garden has roots in WPA/Art Deco period. Explore 12 acre garden featuring over 2,000 plant varieties, tropical conservatory, theme gardens such

as Butterfly Walk, Rose, Tropical, Japanese and Train Garden.

New Orleans City Park www.neworleanscitypark.com

City Park’s 1,300 acres offer a wide variety of attractions including the Botanical Garden, Amusement Park, golf, tennis, and the world’s largest collection of mature oak trees.

Featuring the new City Putt miniature golf course. Visit www.neworleanscitypark.com for a complete list of attractions, operating hours.

New Orleans Cooking Experience

www.neworleanscookingexperience.com Learn authentic Creole cooking in small half-day luxury cooking classes and fine dining set

at fabulous 19th Century Victorian Mansion. Private classes for groups of eight to 80.

New Orleans Museum of Art www.noma.org

The Gulf South’s leading art museum is home to more than 30,000 objects encompassing 4,000 years of world art. The adjacent five-acre Besthoff Sculpture Garden showcases

work by several of the 20th century’s master sculptors.

New Orleans School of Cooking www.nosoc.com

The original Creole/Cajun cooking of New Orleans. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, we offer entertaining cooking demonstrations (twice daily) and intimate hands-on

classes. Private events are available for breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

NOLA Motorsports Park www.nolamotor.com

A club-style motorsports facility located 14 miles from the French Quarter. The park features driving experiences ranging from production cars to race cars, rental geaux

karts, motorcycles, and spectator attractions.

NOLA Pedicabs www.nolapedicabs.com

We provide pedalled cab service within the French Quarter, Central Business District, Warehouse District, and Convention Center areas to include the Garden District.


Nottoway Plantation www.nottoway.com

Experience antebellum grandeur in a riveting tour of the South's Largest Plantation Home. Featuring newly-renovated guest rooms, fine cuisine in The Mansion Restaurant,

and beautiful gardens. Perfect for weddings and special events.

Oak Alley Plantation, Restaurant & Inn www.oakalleyplantation.com

National Historic Landmark, famous for alley of 300-year old live oak trees, offers daily tours, Cajun/Creole Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast Cottages and facilities for weddings,

social and corporate functions. One hour from New Orleans.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art/University of New Orleans www.ogdenmuseum.org

Dedicated to telling the story of art in the American South through visual art from the Colonial period to the present. Hours: Wed - Sun 10am - 5pm; Thurs 6pm - 8pm for

Ogden After Hours (live music).

Pitot House http://pitothouse.org/visit-pitot-house

Located on historic Bayou St. John, the Pitot House is the only Creole colonial country house that is open to the public in New Orleans. It tells the story of life along the bayou

since the earliest days of settlement. The Pitot House is a National Trust for Historic Preservation Partner Place.

Preservation Hall

www.preservationhall.com Enjoy the sweet sounds of traditional New Orleans jazz nightly. Reservations are not

accepted. Children of all ages welcome. Preservation Hall is available for private concerts, receptions, catered events, and musical workshops.

St. Joseph Plantation

www.stjosephplantation.com Authentic tour of a working sugar cane plantation, family-owned since 1877. Birthplace of acclaimed architect H. H. Richardson. Explore original slave cabins. Exhibits of early life on

the St. Joe. Annual "Mourning Tour" runs October 1- November 6 depicting 19th Creole mourning customs.

San Francisco Plantation

www.sanfranciscoplantation.org Circa 1856, San Francisco Plantation is a national landmark and the only authentically restored plantation in Louisiana. Open 360 days a year with period-dressed historic

interpreters for daily tours, groups, events and educational programs.

Southern Food & Beverage Museum www.southernfood.org

A celebration of the foodways and culture of the American South. History, tastings, demonstrations and preservation of tradition while embracing the future. A view of the

world through the lens of food!


Steamboat Natchez www.SteamboatNatchez.com

Last authentic Steamboat cruising the Mississippi River. Daily two-hour narrated Harbor Day Cruises. Dinner Jazz Cruises with live Band (Seasonal Cruise Schedule) French

Quarter Departure. Engine Room visitation. Daily steam caillope concerts.

VooDoo Spiritual Temple

www.voodoospiritualtemple.org Established in 1990 by Priestess Miriam. Only voodoo spiritual temple in the South.

Featured on TV and in movies nationally and internationally. The teachings touch the souls of all.

Whitney Plantation

www.whitneyplantation.com Less than an hour from New Orleans. The only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery. Historic buildings, museum exhibits, modern memorials and first person slave

narratives give a voice to slaves who worked and lived in Louisiana.

Updated July 2015


Free or Almost Free Things to Do!!

Browse around the French Market and Flea Market

Window shop along Royal Street

Visit Jackson Square & view Artists, Street Musicians, Dancers & Mimes

Visit the St. Louis Cathedral

Visit the Louisiana State Museums (Presbytere, Cabildo, Old U.S. Mint - free for groups w/ reservations)

Visit the Historic New Orleans Collection

Stroll along the Moonwalk and Woldenberg Park

Browse the shops at Jackson Brewery and the Shops at Canal Place

Take the Canal Street Ferry and Visit Algiers Point

Germaine Wells' Mardi Gras Museum atop Arnaud's Restaurant

Art Galleries in the Warehouse Arts District

Sculpture Garden in City Park, adjacent to the N.O. Museum of Art

Visit the Jean Lafitte National Park

Enjoy New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Take a Jazz History Walking Tour - free maps at

www.nps.gov/jazz/historyculture/places.htm

Visit the Garden District and Magazine St.

Outdoor Concerts (Wednesday at the Square – Apr to Jun, Jazz in the Park – Thursdays in the Fall)

New Orleans Glassworks and Printmaking Studio


Streetcar Rides

Enjoy Café Au Lait & Beignets at Café Du Monde or at Morning Call in City Park

Updated July 2015


Sightseeing & Tours

5-Star Voodoo Bone Lady Tours, LLC www.voodooboneladytours.com

Experience New Orleans through a fascinating collection of tours designed by New Orleans' No. 1 psychic. As seen on CNN, ABC, etc. Ghost, cemetery and French Quarter tours. We're

your group tour experts.

A New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tour www.neworleanskayakswamptours.com

Take a break from the ordinary and see the swamps with a guided kayak swamp tour in New Orleans' backyard. Beginner friendly sit-on-top kayak tours of nearby bayous and

swamps available daily.

Airboat Adventures(TM), LLC www.airboatadventures.com

Penetrate secluded areas of south Louisiana swamplands with high-speed airboats geared for groups of all sizes. It has never been easier to glide over land and water to discover

this exotic world of haunting beauty.

Airboat Tours By Arthur L. Matherne, Inc. www.airboattours.com

Come take a lazy, leisurely ride or an adventureous ride in the swamps. See the wildlife upclose and personal with local guides. Airboats seat six or fifteen. Charter Fishing

available. USCG approved captains.

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventures – New Orleans www.urbanadventurequest.com

Turn New Orleans into a gameboard with this fun scavenger hunt. Combine the Amazing Race with a fun city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams see the sights, complete

challenges while learning local history.

American Bicycle Rental Company & Free Wheelin' Bike Tours, The www.neworleansbiketour.com

Cover more ground by bike. We're in the French Quarter - offering rentals and tours. Great bikes and great service with a smile. Let's go for a ride. Yelp and Trip Advisor

recommended.

Bloody Mary’s Tours & Soiree www.bloodymarystours.com

In-depth private and public tours – city, cemetery, paranormal, voodoo, ghost, psychic-themed parties. Van or walking.

Cajun Critters Swamp Tours

www.cajunswamptours.com We do spouse tours and parties of all kinds. Bring your own food. Come out with the

critters. Exciting and unforgettable.


Cajun Encounters Tour Co. www.cajunencounters.com

Take part in the new Rebirth of New Orleans Tour! We also provide tours to Honey Island Swamp, city/cemetery and Oak Alley Plantation. Pick up and drop off at your hotel is

included.

Cajun Pride Swamp Tours www.cajunprideswamp.com

Hailed by seasoned swamp visitors as "the best they have ever seen." Visit us in the Manchac Swamp on our privately owned wildlife refuge. We offer combination Plantation

tours as well at reduced rates.

Canoe and Trail - Canoe & Kayak Eco Swamp Tours www.canoeandtrail.com

Established in 1972, Canoe and Trail is the most experienced guide service in Louisiana. We offer canoe and kayak eco swamp tours, walking tours, educational outings organizations

plus Moonlight and Twilight Paddles throughout the year.

Celebration Tours, LLC www.celebrationtoursllc.com

Celebrate your next birthday, anniversary, or vacation by enjoying everything New Orleans has to offer. Learn about the history, culture, food, music, architecture. Ride in a

12-passenger limo-van for a semi-private/private city or plantation tour experience.

City Segway Tours New Orleans www.citysegwaytours.com

Offers the complete experience: great orientation, informative historical and current day information, unique local stories, fantastic photo ops, superb personal service and an

opportunity to ride the coolest machine with the world's first segway touring company.

City Sightseeing New Orleans www.citysighteeingneworleans.com

New Orleans offers a city sightseeing tour option sure to be a hit with visitors. Double-deck, open-top, hop-on/hop-off tour that offers visitors maximum flexibility to see the city at their pace with access to all the most popular sites. Narrated live in English and also offered via

headphone in 7 different languages.

Crescent City Bike Tours www.crescentcitybiketours.com

Why walk when you can ride ? Hop on your very own classic cruiser for a guided historical tour. The leisurely ride includes stops in the French Quarter, City Park, Congo

Square, cemeteries, Mississippi River and more. Bike rentals too.

Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tours www.honeyislandswamp.com

Narrated natural history tour in Louisiana's premier Cypress swamp. Dr. Wagner's native guides/since 1982. Educational, fun and a real adventure. Narrated transportation

available.


Flight Academy of New Orleans www.877flynola.com

From the bayou to the dome, from the river to the lake, you can capture it all in one flight. Come see our cultural gems from a different altitude.

Free Tours by Foot

www.freetoursbyfoot.com/neworleans Presents the only free, tip-based tours of New Orleans. These interesting tours will take you

through many of the city's legendary neighborhoods and cemeteries.

French QuarTOUR Kids www.frenchquartourkids.com

Family friendly walking tours of the French Quarter for kids, 4-18 years old. Teacher led, interactive tours make our history, geography and culture come alive in an unforgettable,

educational tour.

Friends of the Cabildo www.friendsofthecabildo.org

A nonprofit fund raising auxiliary to the Louisiana State Museum. Tours are approximately 2 hours long, Tues - Sun 10am and 1:30pm. Fee includes one free

museum admission.

Ghost City Tours www.ghostcitytoursneworleans.com

Offers historically accurate guided ghost tours of New Orleans' French Quarter. Cemetery and specialized tours also offered.

Gray Line Tours

www.GrayLineNewOrleans.com Enjoy a variety of informative and entertaining tours: plantations, swamps, the Historic

French Quarter, the elegant Garden District, cemeteries, nighttime ghost tours, city tour/river cruise combinations, and the internationally publicized Hurricane Katrina tour.

Haunted History Tours, Inc. www.HauntedHistoryTours.com

As seen on the Travel Channel! These are the tours you've heard about! Haunted sights, cemeteries, voodoo, vampires and more! Theatrical, historical and entertaining. New

Orleans only five-star adventure into the French Quarter and Garden District.

Historic New Orleans Tours, Inc. www.TourNewOrleans.com

Join author Robert Florence and knowledgeable, entertaining guides for tours of the Cemeteries, French Quarter, Voodoo, the Garden District and Hauntings. Awarded

Frommer's STAR 1999 through 2010. Discounted group tours available.

Jean Lafitte Swamp & Airboat Tours www.jeanlafitteswamptour.com

Twenty-five minutes from New Orleans. Explore Louisiana's backcountry, moss draped Cypress Trees, and meandering bayous abundant with wildlife. We'll escort you into the

murky waters of Louisiana swamps for an unforgettable real Cajun adventure!


Kayak-ITI-Yat www.kayakitiyat.com

Capture New Orleans from a different perspective with an historic kayaking tour of Bayou St. John, launching from Mid-City. We’ll keep with the pace of the city – nice and easy,

taking in the Southern scenery, hospitality and weather.

Le Monde Creole www.mondecreole.com

French Quarter walking tour of courtyards and cemetery. This two-hour tour explores the city's fascinating history through the true story of a prominent New Orleans family. Daily

in English/French. Reservations required.

Louisiana Tour Company, LLC www.louisianaswamp.com

Enjoy a 2 hour cruise deep into the Cajun Swamp of Barataria. Your Cajun guide will show you Flora and Fauna and yes, Gators. You will travel by covered boat with a

restroom.

New Orleans Ghost Tour www.neworleansghosttour.com

Daily & nightly theatrical, historical & entertaining walking tours of the French Quarter & Garden District. Ghost, Vampire, Voodoo, Cemetery & more. As seen on A&E, History

Channel, Bravo, MTV, & recommended by The Travel Channel as "A Must Do!"

Royal Carriages, Inc. www.neworleanscarriages.com

America's oldest continually operating carriage company, since 1941. Individual and group tours of the French Quarter, St. Louis Cemetery #1, Faubourg Marigny, Garden

District, History of Jazz and Ghost/Mystery. Departs from Jackson Square.

Southern Seaplane/Air Tours on the Bayou www.southernseaplane.com

A unique way to see New Orleans and its surroundings! Take an exciting flight above the city and over the beautiful bayous where you'll land for a closer look at nature!

Swamp Adventures, LLC

www.aswampadventure.com We are an airboat tour company which also offers city, plantation and other tours upon

request. We specialize in small personalized tours and larger tour groups as well.

Soul of NOLA www.soulofnola.com

See New Orleans from the inside. Private guided excursion, culinary and musical experiences, adventures, cultural outings, unique jaunts- curated to meet your interests.

Meet the people who make New Orleans. Custom itineraries.


Tours By Isabelle Inter-Tour Louisiane, Inc. www.toursbyisabelle.com

Featured since 1986 on Frommer's Almanac of Travel: 'Tours by Isabelle offers a totally unique type of touring which differs markedly from what you find in large bus tours...It is

as Tiffany's is to the five-and-dime stores!'

Treme & Mardi Gras Indian Cultural Tours www.tremeindiantours.com

Experience the unique culture and history of Mardi Gras Indians, Creole cooking and New Orleans music. Learn about Treme, one of the oldest and culturally richest neighborhoods in

New Orleans along with special guest, Big Chief Jerry Butler.

Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts www.watsonadventures.com

Use witty, tricky questions in fast-paced scavenger hunt games that bring out the best in a city and the best in a team working together. More than 300,000 people have gone on our

scavenger hunts across the country.

Updated July 2015

Additional Activities

Bowling

AMF All Star Lanes 3640 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70065 Tel: 504-443-5353

Colonial Bowling Lanes

6601 Jefferson Hwy Harahan, LA 70123 Tel: 504-737-2400

Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘N Bowl

3000 S. Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118

Tel: 504-861-1700

Skating

Airline Skate Center 6711 Airline Drive

Metairie, LA 70003 Tel: 504-733-2248

Movies

Canal Place Theatre

333 Canal Street, 3rd Floor New Orleans, LA 70130

Tel: 504-493-6535

AMC Palace Theatre 20 1200 Elmwood Park Blvd.

Elmwood, LA 70123 Tel: 504-733-2029

AMC Palace Theatre 12

Clearview Shopping Center 4486 Veterans Memorial

Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 Tel: 504-887-1257

Shopping

Clearview Shopping Center 4436 Veterans Memorial

Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 Tel: 504-885-0202

The Esplanade Shopping

Center 1401 W. Esplanade Ave.

Kenner, LA 70065 Tel: 504-465-2161

Lakeside Shopping Center 3301 Veterans Memorial

Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 Tel: 504-835-8000 Fax: 504-831-1170

Magazine Street Merchants

Association P. O. Box 51028


Oakwood Center

197 Westbank Expressway Gretna, LA 70053 Tel: 504-361-1550

Outlet Collection at

Riverwalk 500 Port of New Orleans

Place New Orleans, LA 70130

Tel: 504-522-1555

The Shops at Jax Brewery 600 Decatur Street


The Shops at Canal Place

333 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130

Tel: 504-522-9200

Wal-Mart #5022 1901 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, LA 70130

Tel: 504-522-4142

Amusements

Carousel Gardens Amusement Park (located in

City Park) 7 Victory Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70112 Tel: 504-483-9402 Fax: 504-483-9412

Dixie Landin’

Amusement Park 18142 Perkins Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Tel: 225-753-3333

Miscellaneous

Kidsports at

Elmwood Fitness Center 1200 S Clearview Pkwy.,

#1200 Harahan, LA 70123 Tel: 504-733-1200

Blue Bayou Water Park

18142 Perkins Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Tel: 225-753-3333

Adventure Quest Laser Tag Elmwood Entertainment Ctr. 1200 S. Clearview Parkway

Suite 1106 Harahan, LA 70123 Tel: 504-207-4444

Laser Tag & Games 8855 Veternas Blvd Metairie, LA 70003 Tel: 504-469-7475

Chuck E. Cheese’s

3701 General DeGaulle New Orleans, LA 70114

Tel: 504-367-1214 7000 Veterans Mem. Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70003 Tel: 504-454-5959

Updated June 2015

The A B C’s of New Orleans

3-Day, 2-Night Suggested Student Itinerary Day One:

AM – After breakfast this morning you will tour the Cabildo & Presbytere, two of the museums that are part of the Louisiana State Museums collection of museums. This is a perfect prelude to a

Walking Tour of the Vieux Carre (old city).

Lunch – For lunch you may want to try Deanie’s Seafood, Hard Rock Café, House of Blues, K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen, or Oceana Restaurant, just to name a few. After lunch the group can

tour the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, one of the top Aquariums in the United States, located on the banks of the Mississippi. Later, hop aboard the Riverfront Streetcar that will take

you to the French Market & Flea Market where the kids can shop ‘til they drop before heading back to the hotel.

Evening – This evening you may want to have a “Pizza Party” around the pool or go out to one of the many restaurants New Orleans has to offer. You may also want to take in some traditional Dixieland Jazz this evening at The Maison, Preservation Hall, aboard a Riverboat, or the Lil’ Gem Saloon.

Day Two: AM –This morning’s breakfast will be at an open-air café where you can enjoy a traditional New Orleans treat! Café Au Lait (or Chocolate Milk!) and Beignets, a French Doughnut (without the

hole!). After breakfast, board a flat boat and travel through the swamps and bayous where you will see wildlife such as Alligators, Egrets, Nutria, Water Snakes and more.

Lunch – Head back to New Orleans for lunch at Barcadia, a new restaurant and arcade in the

downtown area, featuring gourmet burgers and larger than life games that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. After lunch, continue your “wildlife” day with a visit to the Audubon Insectarium, North

America’s largest museum devoted to insects and their relatives.

Evening - Get ready to experience Dinner and Dancing at a Mulate’s Cajun Music Restaurant. Dancers will teach your group how to do the “Two Step” to a live Cajun Band and dine on Cajun and

Creole specialties. Day Three:

AM – After breakfast this morning, hop aboard the streetcar for a ride down Historic St. Charles Avenue to the Audubon Zoo, rated one of the top 5 zoo’s in the country. The Audubon Zoo is the

home of the rare white tiger. Enjoy lunch right in the Zoo at one of their food outlets or nearby restaurants. The Zoo also features the new Cool Zoo and Gator Run Lazy River water attractions,

so don’t forget your swimsuit and towel!

This afternoon, take a tour of Mardi Gras World. Here you will see where Mardi Gras is made! Tour Carnival dens where artists and sculptors build and design floats for the annual event. You can even take a picture with a giant King Kong, try on costumes and view a video on the history of this unique

event. For groups you can arrange private mask making, king cake tasting, or mini float building interactive activities.

Evening – Tonight before heading home, your group may want to take in some last minute shopping at the new Outlet Collection at Riverwalk (overlooking the Mississippi River) and enjoy an array of

restaurants and unique shops.

Updated July 2015

Making the Grade… New Orleans Style!

3-Day, 3-Night Suggested Student Itinerary

Day One: Afternoon – Once in the Crescent City, make plans to visit the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas,

which is recognized as one of the nation’s leading aquariums, located on the banks of the Mississippi River in the Historic French Quarter. It’s an underwater adventure featuring over a million gallons of water and

habitats that hold 15,000 aquatic species. Following a tour of the Aquarium, walk on over to their newest facility, the Audubon Insectarium.

For dinner, you may want to try Barcadia, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Crazy Lobster, Huck Finn’s

Cafe, Hard Rock Café, Margaritaville Café, Oceana Restaurant, or House of Blues (just to name a few!!). After dinner, the group can take in a Dixieland Jazz cruise aboard an authentic steamboat or

paddlewheeler, just like in the days gone by. See and feel the power and history of the Mississippi River and its influence on New Orleans.

To end your evening, your group can experience a walking ghost tour throughout the streets of the historic French Quarter. Afterward, you may want to enjoy a traditional local treat…..Café au Lait (or Chocolate Milk!) and Beignets (a French donut, without the hole) at world famous Café du Monde, an

open-air café located in the heart of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter). The group may want to watch the beignet making through windows at the back of the café!

Day Two: Start your day with a City Sightseeing Tour to include our “cities of the dead” – our unique above-ground

burial system. After the tour, your group can shop and dine at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk’s unique shops and eateries, all while boasting spectacular views of the Mississippi River.

After lunch, you may want to visit one of our many museums, such as the Mardi Gras World, the

National World War II Museum, or any of the Louisiana State Museums located in and around the French Quarter (the Cabildo, the Presbytere, Old U.S. Mint). The Old US Mint houses a state-of-the-art

performance venue that is perfect for performance groups and always has an audience!

Dinner this evening can be at Rock ‘N Bowl truly a New Orleans institution, or at one of the many world-famous restaurants that New Orleans has to offer. Typically, the weather is mild so a pizza party around the

hotel pool may also be an option.

Day Three: After breakfast this morning, venture outside of New Orleans where you will travel through the swamps and bayous with a local Cajun guide. You will see alligators, egrets, flora, birds and more. You may

even get to feed marshmallows to an alligator!! Your group may choose between a slow flat boat experience or an exhilarating airboat tour!

Later, your group may want to enjoy a New Orleans style po-boy on the way to visit one of our magnificent plantation homes that line the Mississippi River, many of which are National Historic Landmarks. You can

tour one of these treasures before heading back into New Orleans.

Evening – Get ready for a foot stompin’ and toe tappin’ evening when your group takes in a Cajun music restaurant, such as Mulate’s or Bayou Barn, where you can dine on Cajun cuisine and enjoy a live Cajun

band. Or you can learn how to cook Cajun & Creole food like a professional by attending a cooking demonstration at the New Orleans School of Cooking or the Southern Food & Beverage Museum. Afterward

you can dine on the delicious meal that was prepared right before your eyes. Updated July 2015

New Orleans… Music To Your Ears!

3-Night Suggested Itinerary (for Performance Groups)

DAY ONE: After your morning arrival try a traditional New Orleans breakfast of Café au Lait and Beignets at world-

famous Café du Monde located in the heart of the French Quarter before setting out for the day! Following your light breakfast, head on over to one of Audubon Nature Institute’s award winning facilities - the

Aquarium of the Americas, the IMAX Theatre or their newest venture, the Insectarium. You can grab lunch at any of these locations or you may want to explore the food court at the Outlet Collection at

Riverwalk located nearby where you can shop and dine along the riverfront.

Check into your hotel and refresh for this evening’s activities. Tonight you can perform on the docks of the Mississippi River while passengers board a riverboat paddlewheeler. After the performance you will enjoy

dinner and Dixieland jazz while cruising the Mighty Mississippi.

DAY TWO: After breakfast this morning start your day with a City Sightseeing Tour of New Orleans. You will

encompass many of the neighborhoods that make the city unique. You will get an overview of the French Quarter, see Lake Pontchartrain, City Park, and ride along the route of the St. Charles Avenue

streetcar where you will see Tulane & Loyola Universities, Audubon Park, an abundance of stately homes, churches and synagogues before passing the Garden District.

End your tour at the National World War II museum, affiliated with the Smithsonian and designated by

Congress as the “official” WWII museum of the U.S. Here you can enjoy a box lunch and a tour before your Patriotic musical performance. Afterward, take a tour of Mardi Gras World, where you will see how Mardi Gras is made! Tour carnival dens where artists and sculptors build and design floats, watch a movie about the history of Mardi Gras, then try on a costume and pose for your photo with King Kong! You can also

arrange for a private activity, such as mask making or float building.

This evening visit the infamous Preservation Hall. The building dates back to 1750 but opened as a Jazz venue to protect and honor New Orleans Jazz. Tonight enjoy the sounds of legendary musicians as well as

take part in an educational program in this historic setting. Another option is to have a performance prior to dinner with live Jazz at the Maison. Or choose from the array of student friendly restaurants located in the French Quarter such as Barcadia, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, Hard Rock Café, House of Blues, as well as

numerous locally owned restaurants that cater to tour groups. The possibilities are endless!

DAY THREE: After breakfast today, venture outside of the city limits for a Swamp Tour where you will travel through the swamps and bayous with a local Cajun guide. See alligators and other wildlife and you may even get to feed

marshmallows to the alligators!

For lunch today you may want to try some local fare or pick up a “po-boy” and picnic along the way to visit one of our magnificent plantation homes that line the Mississippi River. Several of the plantation homes also offer lunch and will allow a group performance. You will step back in time when touring one of these

national treasures.

This evening, get ready to experience Southern hospitality and food at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Learn how to cook traditional Creole and Cajun dishes before eating them in a family-style

atmosphere. Before you leave, make sure to pick up some seasonings to show off your new cooking skills at home and impress Mom and Dad!

Updated July 2015


CAJUN STYLE South Louisiana’s Cajun culture is known around the world, and in New Orleans, we celebrate it every day. From the accordion riffs of zydeco to the irresistible flavors of jambalaya and gumbo, these Cajun-

themed trips will give your student group an unforgettable New Orleans adventure. • Airboat/swamp tour

• Insta-Gator Alligator Ranch & Hatchery • Seafood boil or pig roast at Bayou Barn • Audubon Butterfly Garden & Insectarium

• Mulate’s Cajun Music Restaurant • Southern Food and Beverage Museum

HISTORY

New Orleans is just shy of celebrating its 300th birthday. In a town so rich with historical treasures, it’s no wonder the Big Easy loves to honor its history. Learn more on these tours.

• Confederate Memorial Hall Museum • Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery

• The National WWII Museum • Louisiana State Museum’s Cabildo, Presbytere, Old U.S. Mint,

1850 House, and Madame John’s Legacy • Plantation tours on River Road

• Cemetery/Ghost tour

STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art) + Mathematics Now more than ever, students need to prepare for the grown-up world ahead with a footing in the core

STEM (or STEAM) disciplines. Show your student group the scholarly side of field trips with these experiences.

• Chevron-sponsored STEAM station at the Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market • STEM Tour at The National WWII Museum

• Contemporary Arts Center • New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

• Audubon Institute – Zoo, Aquarium, Insectarium and IMAX Theater • Mardi Gras World

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

New Orleans is home to the oldest continually inhabited African American neighborhood in the United States, known as Tremé. It’s also the birthplace of Louis Armstrong and dozens of other African-

Americans who have made New Orleans a top cultural destination. Learn more about them on these tours.

• Mardi Gras Indian Show • Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square

• Backstreet Cultural Museum • St. Augustine Catholic Church

• New Orleans African American Museum’s tours of Tremé • Plantation Tours on River Road


MUSIC New Orleans’ music scene is a big ol’ mixture of styles — the musical equivalent of the savory gumbo

you’ll find in the city’s Creole restaurants. Hear some of it at these venues. • The Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market

• Preservation Hall • The Maison

• New Orleans Center for Creative Arts • Ellis Marsalis Center for Music

• Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra • Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl

CULINARY

Inquiring minds meet discerning palates on these tours. See, taste and in some cases even make the kinds of dishes that made New Orleans a world-class culinary capital.

• Central Grocery • Café Du Monde

• Cooking class/demonstration • Café Reconcile

• Southern Food & Beverage Museum • K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen

Updated Aug 2015


Listed below are a few of the many organizations that are currently engaged in organizing, hosting or identifying community service projects for groups visiting New Orleans. Please

feel free to contact them to make arrangements for your group. For a complete list including descriptions of projects, please contact the NOCVB Tourism Department

(Tel: 504-566-5011, [email protected],). ARC of Greater New Orleans Contact: Volunteer Coordinator

Tel: 504-837-5105 [email protected] www.acrgno.org

Build Now

Contact: Jaclyn Hill Tel: 504-373-6962

[email protected] www.buildnownola.com

Camp Restore

Contact: Kathy Wendling Tel: 504-242-2636

[email protected] www.camprestore.org, www.facebook.com/camprestore

Catholic Charities

Contact: Shannon Murphy Tel: 504-310-6962

[email protected] www.ccano.org

Catholic Charities Operation Helping Hands

Contact: Bethany Billman Tel: 504-324-4318 x-230 or 504-210-7538

[email protected] www.ccano.org/programs/operation-helping-hands

City Park New Orleans

Contact: Earl Sires Tel: 504-483-9459

[email protected] (email is preferred) www.neworleanscitypark.com/info/volunteer

City Year

Contact: Melissa Manuselis Tel: 504-561-1290

[email protected] (email is preferred) www.cityyear.org/neworleans


Hands On New Orleans Contact: Peyton Juneau


www.handsonneworleans.org

KaBOOM! Contact: Alejandro Cardemil


www.kaboom.org

KatrinaCorps Contact: Ray Thomas Tel: 313-477-2879

[email protected] www.katrinacorps.org

Lowernine.org

Contact: Emily Steiber Tel: 504-278-1240

[email protected] www.lowernine.org

New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity Contact: Jenna Mitchell Turnage


www.habitat-nola.org

New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) Contact: Mary Jo Webster

Tel: 504-658-3018 [email protected] www.nola.gov/nordc

NOCCA Institute, The Contact: Harrison Bass


www.nocca.com

Preservation Resource Center’s Rebuilding Together New Orleans Contact: Gabriel Sneller

Tel: 504-636-3058 [email protected] www.prcno.org


ReNEW Schools Contact: Barbara Schuler


www.renewschools.org St. Bernard Project

Contact: Volunteer Department Tel: 504-277-6831

[email protected] www.stbernardproject.org

St. Paul’s Homecoming Center

Contact: Connie Uddo Tel: 504-644-4125

[email protected] www.stpaulsseniorcenter.org

Second Harvest Food Bank

Contact: Taylor Bartley Tel: 504-729-2850

[email protected] www.no-hunger.org

Stop Hunger Now Contact: Pat Ware Tel: 501-667-4624

[email protected] www.stophungernow.org

United Saints Recovery Project

Contact: Daryl Kiesow Tel: 504-233-8883

[email protected] www.unitedsaints.org

Updated July 2015


French Quarter / Vieux Carre General Information – The French Quarter/Vieux Carre District is bounded by Esplanade Avenue, North Rampart Street, Canal Street, and Decatur Street. Rules and Regulations – Buses less than 31 feet are required to use authorized routes as indicated on the map. “Out of Town” buses longer than 31 feet can enter the French Quarter using authorized routes ONLY on day of arrival and day of departure provided they acquire a permit from the hotel. Buses longer than 31 feet are not allowed to pick up or drop off in the French Quarter any other time. See designated peripheral bus loading and unloading areas on the map. Buses can only make turns at intersections within the French Quarter as noted on the map. Buses are not permitted on routes designated “No Bus Zone”. Please refer to map. Buses must load or unload passengers in loading zones or passenger zones. They may also use freight zones if no other vehicle is waiting to enter. Loading and unloading are limited to fifteen minutes. Buses shall not idle for longer than ten minutes. Buses shall not idle for longer than ten minutes while stopped or parked. Permits and Maps – Permits are to be obtained in advance by the hotel. The permit must be displayed in the top right hand side of the front windshield. Penalties – Penalties for violation of the French Quarter/Vieux Carre bus restrictions may be imposed and can include fines.

Updated May 2015


Garden District

General Information – The Garden District is bounded by St. Charles Avenue, Jackson Avenue, Louisiana Avenue, and Magazine Street. Rules and Regulations – No buses with a seating capacity of more than 20 passengers may travel in the Garden District (see exception below). The Department of Safety & Permits Ground Transportation Bureau may authorize up to 22 buses per month having a capacity of more than 20 passengers to travel on Prytania Street and Washington Avenue within the Garden District for the sole purpose of receiving and discharging passengers from commercial establishments. Buses must have a permit and a copy of the bus route on board. Loading and unloading is authorized only in zones that are marked and bear signs. Tour buses may be parked while pedestrian Garden District tours are in progress at authorized zones in non-residential areas. Buses shall not idle for longer than ten minutes while stopped or parked. Permits and Maps – To obtain a Garden District permit, contact the Department of Safety & Permits Ground Transportation Bureau at 504-658-7170. Penalties – Penalties for violation of the Garden District bus restrictions may be imposed and/or may result in suspension of future permit requests.

Motorcoach Parking Facilities

Civic Center Parking (Loyola & Perdido)

Contact: Lauren Martin Tel: 504-586-0149

[email protected]

Convention Center Lot J & F (Convention Center Blvd.)

Contact: Brandy Richardson Tel: 504-582-3193

[email protected] After Hours: 504-582-3040

Calco Hotard Coaches

(2838 Touro Street) Contact: Michael Jackson

Tel: 504-235-8600

Louisiana Motor Coach Inc. (3912 4th Street)

Marrero, LA 70072 Contact: Louis Sanders


Machu Picchu Travel Services

Located in Garden District area (442 Jackson Avenue)

Contact: Angel Hurtado Tel: 504-561-9050

[email protected]

Mardi Gras Truck Stop Elysian Fields at I-10

(2301 Elysian Fields Avenue) Contact: Elma Hall Tel: 504-945-1000

[email protected]

Mercedes-Benz Superdome (1500 Sugar Bowl Drive)

Tel: 504-587-3805 Availability depends on events in Superdome.

New Orleans Tours

(4220 Howard Avenue) Tel: 504-592-1991

Premium Parking

(Canal St., Adjacent to Loews Hotel) Contact: Nathan

Tel: 504-565-5546

Riverwalk Parking (Hilton Whale Lot)

Contact: Cedric Williams Tel: 504-584-3994

[email protected]

SP Plus Parking (Magazine & Calliope

Crescent City Connection Lot) Contact: Hector Torres

Tel: 504-525-5476, x-1511 [email protected]

PLEASE CONTACT PARKING FACILITIES IN ADVANCE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS.

Updated May 2015

Special Event Calendar 2015 & 2016

Updated June 2015

Event

2015 Calendar 2016 Calendar

New Year’s Eve Celebration

December 31-January 1 December 31-January 1

Allstate Sugar Bowl

January 1 January 1

Mardi Gras Day

February 17 February 9

Crescent City Classic

April 19 March 26

French Quarter Festival

April 9-12 April 7-10

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

April 24-26 April 30-May 3

April 22-24 April 28-May 1

Greek Festival

May 22-24 May 27-29

French Market Creole Tomato Festival

June 13-14 June 11-12

Cajun Zydeco Festival

June 6-7 June 18-19

Essence Music Festival

July 3-5 July 1-3

Satchmo SummerFest

July 30-August 2 August 4-7

Louisiana Seafood Festival

September 4-6 TBA

Voodoo Music Experience

October 30-November 1 TBA

State Farm Bayou Classic

November 28 November 26

Christmas New Orleans Style

December 1-31 December 1-31

R + L Carriers New Orleans Bowl

December 19 TBA

Miscellaneous Information

Hospitals Children’s Hospital 200 Henry Clay Ave.


Tulane Medical Center 1415 Tulane Avenue


Touro Infirmary 1401 Foucher Street

New Orleans, LA 70115 Tel: 504-897-7011 New Orleans Urgent Care

900 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130

Tel: 504-552-2433 Equipment Rental

Royal Productions 235 N. Causeway Blvd.

Metairie, LA 70001 Tel: 504-831-9779

Solomon Group 825 Girod Street


Security Services

Admiral Security Services 1010 Common Street

New Orleans, LA 70112 504-831-1407

www.admiralsecurity.us

F.E.S.S. Security Service 120 Westchester Place

Slidell, LA 70458 985-641-1517

www.fessinc.com

Scheuering Security Service 2121 N. Causeway Blvd., #154

Metairie, LA 70001 800-893-7464 or 504-834-1088

www.scheueringsecurity.com

Alamo Services LLC 832 Baronne Street

New Orleans, LA 70113 504-523-3372

www.alamoservices.com

L & R Security Services Inc.

3930 Old Gentilly Road New Orleans, LA 70126

504-943-3191 www.lrsecurity.com

W & L Security, Inc. 10001 Lake Forest Blvd. #508

New Orleans, LA 70127 504-240-0404 or 504-240-3132

www.wnlsecurityinc.com

Crescent Guardian, Inc. 4640 S. Carrollton Avenue, #100

New Orleans, LA 70119 504-483-7811

www.cgiprotects.com Lofton Staffing & Security

3501 N. Causeway Blvd., #100 Metairie, LA 70002

504-210-0500 www.loftonstaffing.com

New Orleans CVB Complimentary Services

Next time you are planning a group to our area, please contact the NOCVB Tourism Department. We can assist you in getting rates from student-friendly hotels, sightseeing tours, attractions, and restaurants. We also provide itinerary assistance and promotional

materials to support your efforts. Please contact the NOCVB Tourism Department at 800-748-8695, or [email protected].

Updated July 2015

student & youth planner 2015

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