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New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Road from Jackson
We've just decided to head to Louisiana for a couple of days during the last
week of April. Because of flight schedules, we're flying into Jackson, MS rather than Louisiana--we end up still getting to spend more time in New Orleans. The arriving flight gets to Jackson at 10:15 Sunday morning, and then we leave Jackson Wednesday night at 8:30. Talking to people, we decided to spend time in both New Orleans & Baton Rouge. We just decided to go today, so we're rushing to make reservations. We were thinking of spending 2 nights in New Orleans and 1 in Baton Rouge. That way we can be flexible enough to leave New Orleans on Tuesday morning and have 2 days in Baton Rouge, or we can decide to drive to Baton Rouge after spending Tuesday in New Orleans. Things we've come up with to do today include: Jazz in New Orleans, Eating in New Orleans, Riverboat Tour, Canal Street. What else? We're not really into the club scene and would like some daytime things to do as well. We'd like things that really personify the city of New Orleans. In Baton Rouge, the swamp tours sounds interesting, and we'd like to tour some of the plantation houses (any suggestions)? What else? We're also up to stopping on the road between Jackson & New Orleans/Baton Rouge, so any suggestions would be great! Thanks for any help! Becky (If you respond via e-mail, please remove the nospams from my address) |
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New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Road from Jackson
Skip Baton Rouge. If you really want plantation then stay at one.
There are several although most house you in outbuildings. I would skip the riverboat tour and find Canal street dull. Try the garden district if you exhaust the quarter. Park your car at the cheapest place you can find after arrival and abandon it until you are ready to depart. I would probably also reverse the itinerary beginning on the river and moving to NO. FFM Becky wrote: We've just decided to head to Louisiana for a couple of days during the last week of April. Because of flight schedules, we're flying into Jackson, MS rather than Louisiana--we end up still getting to spend more time in New Orleans. The arriving flight gets to Jackson at 10:15 Sunday morning, and then we leave Jackson Wednesday night at 8:30. Talking to people, we decided to spend time in both New Orleans & Baton Rouge. We just decided to go today, so we're rushing to make reservations. We were thinking of spending 2 nights in New Orleans and 1 in Baton Rouge. That way we can be flexible enough to leave New Orleans on Tuesday morning and have 2 days in Baton Rouge, or we can decide to drive to Baton Rouge after spending Tuesday in New Orleans. Things we've come up with to do today include: Jazz in New Orleans, Eating in New Orleans, Riverboat Tour, Canal Street. What else? We're not really into the club scene and would like some daytime things to do as well. We'd like things that really personify the city of New Orleans. In Baton Rouge, the swamp tours sounds interesting, and we'd like to tour some of the plantation houses (any suggestions)? What else? We're also up to stopping on the road between Jackson & New Orleans/Baton Rouge, so any suggestions would be great! Thanks for any help! Becky (If you respond via e-mail, please remove the nospams from my address) |
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New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Road from Jackson
Jazz in New Orleans, Eating in New Orleans, Riverboat Tour, Canal Street. What else? We're not reallyinto the club scene and would like some daytime things to do as well. I'd strongly recommend Preservation Hall for jazz http://www.preservationhall.com/, and there are many other good spots. I felt that the paddleboat riverboat tour was okay but I wouldn't put it high on my list of things to do. Take a leisurely stroll around the French Quarter. We really enjoyed a guided tour by The Friends of the Cabildo http://www.gnofn.org/~fcabildo/, which is a non-profit museum organzation. See the Garden District (a few miles from the French Quarter); it's the part of town where you'll find 19th century mansions. Walking tours are available, or get a guidebook and do it on your own. Enjoy a ride on the famous Saint Charles Street Trolley. Tours are available of Mardi Gras World, the company that constructs most of the floats used in Mardi Gras; it's actually rather interesting. http://www.mardigrasworld.com/ Lots of good restaurants in New Orleans, but I'll let someone else make recommendations in that area. Several interesting plantations that you can tour near New Orleans; one of the most popular is Oak Alley http://www.oakalleyplantation.com, and another is Laura Plantation http://www.lauraplantation.com/. James ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Remove "NOSPAM" from my address when sending me e-mail. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ - |
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New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Road from Jackson
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"Becky" wrote: We've just decided to head to Louisiana for a couple of days during the last week of April. Because of flight schedules, we're flying into Jackson, MS rather than Louisiana--we end up still getting to spend more time in New Orleans. [snip] If you can go from Jackson to NO by way of the Pontchartrain Causeway, it's interesting. -- Bill Pittman; change for e-mail as indicated |
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Bill Pittman wrote in message ...
In article , "Becky" wrote: We've just decided to head to Louisiana for a couple of days during the last week of April. Because of flight schedules, we're flying into Jackson, MS rather than Louisiana--we end up still getting to spend more time in New Orleans. [snip] If you can go from Jackson to NO by way of the Pontchartrain Causeway, it's interesting. Yes I recommend this also. My son has lived in Jackson for 26 years so have gone down south for years. My husband and I always have to go and cross this Causeway. Also Natchez is a must see if you are interested in old plantations etc. Lafayette, La also a must for great cajun music, food and history. Marlene |
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There are several tours leaving from New Orleans that combine a swamp
tour with a visit to a plantation for a day trip. Unfortunately I don't remember the tour company we used, but they picked us up at our B&B and drove us to a tour bus. The stop at the plantation included lunch (included in the price of the tour). DKM On Fri, 9 Apr 2004 18:14:04 -0400, "Becky" wrote: In Baton Rouge, the swamp tours sounds interesting, and we'd like to tour some of the plantation houses (any suggestions)? What else? Becky (If you respond via e-mail, please remove the nospams from my address) To contact me directly, send EMAIL to (single letters all) DEE_KAY_EMM AT EarthLink.net. [For example .] |
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New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Road from Jackson
There is a free ferry (near the Riverwalk Mall) that takes you across the river to Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World. They will pick you up in a van when you get across the river because it is a crappy neighborhood, they also return you afterwards. You can stay behind and stroll through some of the warehouse after the tour. They make many of the floats for the parades on Fat Tues. They tell you about the different Krewes that participate in the parades and the history behind them.They have a few warehouses full of stuff. It costs about $12,but it really is worth it. You can take a hike with a ranger early in the morning. They will walk through the French Quarter explaining the architcture of the buildings and the history (they only take so many people and it is first come first served - and you can't get a ticket and hold it for someone you have to be present) . There are also walking tours from guides. I highly recommend the Garden district walking tour. Fantastic homes and the woman really knows a lot about the area. |
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New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Road from Jackson
Forget Baton Rouge. Nothing really there except riverboat gambling (I wasn't impressed) and LSU. Not much of a down town.
Stay in New Orleans for your entire stay. Just my $.02worth. -Teak |
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New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Road from Jackson
New Orleans has their Jazz Fest at the end of April (April 23-May 2),
which usually means full hotels and higher prices. Depending on when you are going, you may want to make your reservations now! Brian W. Philadelphia, Pa./USA |
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