New Orleans, LA Hotel Near French Quarter and Big Easy Attractions
The Country Inn & Suites New Orleans French Quarter hotel is located on Magazine Street in the heart of downtown New Orleans, just two blocks from the French Quarter, 15 miles from Louis Armstrong International Airport and within walking distance of several popular New Orleans attractions. Referred to as the cultural hub of the city and known for its antiques stores and jazz clubs, the French Quarter is alive with rich history and moving music. The Country Inn & Suites Hotel French Quarter is located near many popular attractions, including the Aquarium of the Americas, the National World War II Museum and the Superdome. Be sure to catch a show at the original House of Blues or get some beads on Bourbon Street.
The Country Inn & Suites New Orleans French Quarter Hotel is just minutes from the following exciting attractions:
Aquarium of the Americas One of the foremost aquariums in the United States, the Aquarium of the Americas is home to over 10,000 animals. Address: 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (800) 774-7394 Distance: 0.4 mi. (walking)
Audubon Zoo This zoo is named after famous New Orleans naturalist John James Audubon. The 58-acre zoo contains more than 2,000 animals. Address: 6500 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70118 Phone: (800) 774-7394 Distance: 5.7 mi.
Harrah's Casino Compete against New Orleans' greatest gamblers at Harrah's Casino. The casino also features 2,100 slot machines. Address: 8 Canal St New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 533-6000 Distance: 0.6 mi.
Louisiana Children's Museum This New Orleans museum contains 30,000 square feet of educational entertainment great for both kids and adults. Address: 420 Julia St New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 523-1357 Distance: 0.5 mi.
Mardi Gras The New Orleans area has been celebrating Mardi Gras since the late 17th century. Today there is no better place to do it than the French Quarter. Address: New Orleans, LA Contact:celebrate@mardigrasneworleans.com
National World War II Museum Formerly the National D-Day Museum, the World War II Museum has been open since 2000. The museum, located in the Central Business District, focuses on the Battle of Normandy and American influence in the war. Address: 945 Magazine St New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 527-6012 Distance: 0.5 mi.
Preservation Hall This famous jazz concert hall has held regular concerts since the 1960s and continues to offer nightly shows. Address: 726 St Peter St New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: (504) 522-2841 Distance: 0.9 mi.
Superdome This multi-purpose arena in New Orleans' Central Business District is one of Louisiana's major tourist attractions. The Superdome is home to both the New Orleans Saints and the Tulane University Green Wave. Address: 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: (504) 587-3822 Distance: 0.9 mi.
Mardi Gras dates: 2010 - February 16 2011 - March 8 2012 - February 21
Directions: Exit the airport to 1-10 East, to 234 B-Poydras. Take slight left onto Poydras (.8 mi), turn left onto Camp St., right onto Gravier, right onto Magazine St.
About New Orleans
Whether you know it as "The City that Care Forgot" or "The Big Easy," New Orleans is a lot more than just a party town. Completely unique thanks to its French, Spanish and African-American cultural legacies and a history rich with heroes and scoundrels, New Orleans is also a city of profound resiliency. It's a city that refused to be swept away by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. And while scars remain in some neighborhoods, especially the Lower Ninth Ward, key destinations like the French Quarter, St. Charles Avenue, Magazine Street, and the Garden District are once again the vibrant, bustling centers of activity they always have been. Residents, too, have been energized by this renaissance, welcoming visitors with a characteristically warm embrace. New Orleans' signature charm is unmistakable, and one day among its live oaks and gracious architecture - or one night spent on bawdy Bourbon Street - will have you yearning for another visit before you've even completed the first. Voodoo and the bayou. The Superdome and Mardi Gras. Saints and sinners. Steamy jazz and muggy nights. Po'boys and beignets ... Laissez les bon temps rouler, indeed!
Did you know?
It's often difficult to believe that Mardi Gras has religious roots. The almost-anything-goes event takes place each year during the two weeks prior to Ash Wednesday - always 47 days before Easter. The marathon celebration is filled with drinking, parades, music, beads, and costumes, and anyone who's been there can "ga-ron-tee" it's not anything you'll quickly forget! "Throw me something, Mister!"
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