New Orleans is not so much a place as a state of mind - an escape from the everyday
that feels every bit like a foreign land (where U.S. passports and incredibly long
flights aren't necessary).
Here you'll find something unique to suit every taste: incredible jazz, world-class
dining, stunning art, historic architecture, and so much more.
Some visitors build their New Orleans vacations around a specific location, such as
the French Quarter's music-filled clubs, the Garden District's large mansions, the
alligator-infested bayou, or one of several award-winning chefs' famous restaurants.
Others plan around a season, such as Carnival in January or Mardi Gras' non-stop celebrations
leading up to Lent. Still others focus on an ideal, preferring to study New Orleans'
rich history on a cemetery "ghost tour" or to try their luck in one of the city's
cavernous casinos.
Whatever New Orleans means to you, rest assured that there's an Endless Vacation Rentals
property nearby, offering spacious rooms and home-like conveniences to make your stay
as enjoyable as possible.
New Orleans offers an eclectic mix of attractions, and they are all at your doorstep
when you stay at Club La Pension, located at Canal and Decatur streets. ... Read More >>
WYNDHAM LA BELLE MAISON
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Wyndham La Belle Maison has a primelocation right off Canal Street in downtown New
Orleans. It is just blocks away from the French Quarter and Bourbon Street. This
historic Franklin Printing Press b ... Read More >>
WORLDMARK NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, LA
The elegant entrance of the WorldMark New Orleans welcomes you to a world of relaxation
and rejuvenation. While you may spend a lot of your time in the Big Easy touring New
Orleans, you might also enj ... Read More >>
PLAZA SUITE HOTEL RESORT
NEW ORLEANS, LA
The Plaza Suite Hotel is located downtownin the Warehouse district within blocksof
the French Quarter, Harrah's Casino,the Aquarium of Americas, RiverwalkMarketplace,
Morial Convention Center, theSt. ... Read More >>
MAISON PIERRE LAFITTE
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Maison Pierre Lafitte is across the street from the French Quarter, two blocks from
Bourbon Street and a short walk from the Riverfront and Harrah's Casino. There is
direct access to many night clubs, ... Read More >>
MARDI GRAS MANOR I
NEW ORLEANS, LA
The Mardi Gras manor is located right in the midst of it all, the French Quarter.
You are in walking distance to all that is New Orleans. The Mardi Gras Manor is an
ideal base for your New Orleans vac ... Read More >>
CHATEAU ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Located just two blocks from Bourbon Street, Chateau Orleans is an oasis in the heart
of the French Quarter. Within walking distance guests will find many of the city’s
finest restaurants, liveliest ... Read More >>
FRENCHMEN ORLEANS AT 519
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Located in the center of the historic Faubourg Marigny, on the downriver side of the
French Quarter, the Frenchmen Orleans at 519 offers twenty-one luxury condominiums.
Within walking distance of the ... Read More >>
HOTEL DE L'EAU VIVE/MAISON ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Maison Orleans/Hotel De L'eau Vive, situated three blocks from the French Quarter,
is in the heart of New Orleans. At the resort, enjoy the rooftop sundeck. ... Read More >>
Sample a world-class beignet. Introduced to Louisiana by the Acadians, beignets (deep-fried
dough shaped like a square) are a staple at several New Orleans eateries. Many believe
the best can be found at Café Du Monde on Decatur Street.
Meet an award-winning chef. John Besh (the 2006 James Beard Award winner as Best Chef
in the Southeast) designs the menu nightly at August, a beautiful restaurant in the
Central Business District.
Enter an eating contest. Each April at the Acme Oyster House, the world's most celebrated
gluttons try their hand at slurping down as many oysters as possible over a 10-minute
span. In case you were wondering, Sonya "Black Widow" Thomas holds the record at 46
dozen.
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Hear a jazz legend. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival draws enthusiasts every
spring to the Fair Grounds Race Course and pairs jazz greats with the biggest names
in other genres. But great jazz can be heard any night in the Crescent City at venues
such as Preservation Hall, Fritzel's and Rays Over the River.
Try your luck at the casino. Enjoy access to more than 115,000 square feet of gaming
at Harrah's, a short walk from the French Quarter. And about 15 minutes from downtown
sits Boomtown Casino with three floors of action.
Take a romantic dinner cruise. Enjoy dinner and jazz on the Natchez, New Orleans'
only steamboat, or one of several other popular cruises.
Experience the swamp's wonders. For an authentic Cajun experience, tour the bayou,
where you'll have the opportunity to see alligators and other wildlife up close. Some
tours offer hotel pick-up for an additional fee.
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Take a trolley to the Garden District. This area of historic southern mansions for
the most part escaped the ravages of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and remains high on
New Orleans visitors' to-do lists.
Practice "under the sea" yoga. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas offers a unique
way to enjoy the Gulf of Mexico exhibit: yoga classes (adult and family). But you
don't have to sweat to enjoy this unique aquarium, which features sharks, sting rays
and sea otters and more.
See the country's last remaining French Colonial building. The Old Ursuline Convent
was built in 1752, and its sisters are believed to have provided the first legitimate
healthcare to area residents. Its first floor, gardens, and the adjoining St. Mary's
Church (1845), are open for daily tours.
Discover the "secrets of the voodoo tomb." Marie Laveau, New Orlean's most famous
voodoo queen, is believed to be buried in Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1. "Ghost tours"
to this tomb, and those of other high-profile New Orleans residents, are popular with
visitors.
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Riverwalk Marketplace. A walkway connects the Convention Center to this half-mile,
glass-encased mall where you can see the ships come and go. An amazingly large number
of independent shops can be found here, as well as staples such as Ann Taylor, Brookstone
and Foot Locker.
Gumbo Ya-Ya. This "Cajun country honky tonk and T-shirt shop" on Bourbon Street provides
one-of-a-kind clothing, souvenirs and hot sauces.
This is provided for informational purposes only. Endless Vacation Rentals does not endorse any of the resort activities, guides, vendors or service providers described. It is the individual’s responsibility to investigate the safety and suitability of any activity, and the credentials and fitness of any guide, vendor or service provider. Endless Vacation Rentals expressly denies any liability for engaging in any activity, and for using any guide, vendor or services provider, that may be mentioned or described in any Endless Vacation Rentals advertisement or publication. Additional fees and restrictions may apply to any activity or service.
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