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EXPLORE HAUNTED NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Yellow Fever, nor Civil War, nor Hurricane
Katrina can destroy this soulful city of nine lives. We will rebuild, preserve and support this
magical place. Uptown and the French
Quarter are in good shape - come back and explore. Don't give your money to big
non-profit groups, give it directly to the locals by giving them business. Plus,
ghost tours are back! (see links below).
New Orleans is a city of extremes in beauty and
darkness. Take a sip of this city and you will thirst for evermore.
 | The Hotel Maison de Ville now offers Ghost
Hunter University! Check out the details at: |
http://hotelmaisondeville.com/ghosthunter/
New Orleans graveyards are the most beautiful and
intriguing graveyards in the country. Because of the low flood plain,
bodies are buried above ground. However, do not go to a graveyard
alone! Go with a tour group. The graveyards are favorite haunts of
very alive criminals waiting for their next victim.
These tours are open for business as of January,
2006:
Haunted places:
| The Bourbon Orleans Hotel - guests and
employees report ghostly activity including hearing a girl crying, voices at
night, things falling, water running, cold spots and sightings of a
Confederate soldier. Located in the French Quarter at 717 Orleans St.
(504) 523-2222.
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/MSYBO/main.wnt |
| Southern Nights Bed and Breakfast - guests have
experienced cold spots, unexplained electrical malfunctions, and doors
locking by themselves. |
| Madame John's Legacy, 632 Dumaine St.
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| Old Ursuline Convent, 1100 Chartres St., (504)
529-3040. The convent is the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley
and the only one to survive from French Colonial times. It was
constructed in 1745. Tours available on site. |
| Beauregard House, 1113 Chartres |
| Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop/Pub, 941 Bourbon St. |
| O'Flaherty's Irish Pub, 508 Toulouse St.
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| Musee' Conti Historical Wax Museum, 917 Conti
St. (French Qtr). |
| Congo Park, located off N. Rampart St. in the
French Quarter - historic park where slave auctions and voodoo
ceremonies took place. Do not go alone; only go with a tour group. Do
not go at night. |
Other notable sights:
| Confederate Museum, 929 Camp St. (Warehouse
District). Wonderful, Civil War collection featuring Varina Davis's
(Jefferson Davis's wife) Mardi Gras gown and crown. |
| House where Jefferson Davis died on December 6,
1889. 1134 First St. (Garden District). |
Where to stay:
| The Columns Hotel, 3811 St. Charles Ave. Site
where the movie "Pretty Baby" was filmed. Beautiful, Victorian mansion
turned into a hotel and local bar. Great place for cocktails after a
long day of sightseeing. Reportedly haunted. |
| Le Pavillon, 833 Poydras St. Haunted and
beautiful hotel filled with glitz and antiques. Romanesque pool on the
roof. |
| Hotel Maison de Ville, 727 Rue Toulouse, (504)
561-5858. National Trust Historic Preservation site. Elegant, haunted
hotel located in the French Quarter.
www.maisondeville.com |
| 1891 Castle Inn, 1539 4th St., (504) 561-5858).
Beautiful, haunted hotel located in the Garden District. |
There is an endless supply of excellent
restaurants to choose from in New Orleans. However, it is possible to have
a bad meal at a tourist trap in the French Quarter. It’s best to have a
recommendation from a local or dining guide, such as "The Eclectic Gourmet
Guide to New Orleans" (2001) by local food critic Tom Fitzmorris. Below
are a few reliable, recommendations of restaurants.
| Napoleon House Bar/Cafe, 500 Chartres. Very
historic house now cafe located in the French Quarter. |
| Sazerac Bar in the Fairmont Hotel, 123 Baronne
St. Famous for it's Sazerac cocktail. |
| Feelings Cafe, 2600 Chartres St. (504)
945-2222. A very romantic restaurant and piano bar located in a historic
plantation building on the outside of the French Quarter.
http://www.feelingscafe.com |
| Port of Call, 838 Esplanade Ave. Great place in
the French Quarter for burgers. |
| Snake & Jake's, 7612 Oak St. After hours bar in
Uptown frequented by locals and celebrities. |
Offbeat Shops:
| Laura's Candies, 331 Chartres St. (504)
525-3880. New Orlean's oldest candy store located in the French Quarter.
www.laurascandies.com |
| Madame Falgoux, 624 Royal St. (504) 587-9777.
Aromatherapy emporium. |
Local Resources:
| Check out 90.7 FM (WWOZ) radio station for
local jazz, blues, Cajun, and Zydeco music
www.wwoz.org |
| Check out the Official Tourism Site of New
Orleans: for information on upcoming festivals and visitor information:
www.neworleansonline.com |
| Visit the Convention & Visitors Bureau for
tourist information at
www.neworleanscvb.com |
Getting Around:
The best bet for getting around in New Orleans is
to take the historic street car when traveling between the French Quarter,
the Garden District and Uptown. Otherwise taking a cab when the walk is
too far is the best option especially at night. Cabs are plentiful in the
city.
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