SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Come see legendary New Orleans!
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Bon Temps Roulez! Let the Good Times Roll!
Make sure your trip to New Orleans is complete by taking in some of the great sights. Have a look at the sightseeing tours offered this year and sign up early!
You can sign up for the tours two ways. Click here to register online or to download the registration form pdf, click here .
Preregistration Deadline and Onsite Desk Hours
Registration forms must be received in the New Orleans USA Hosts office by Friday, August 1, 2008. A confirmation e-mail will serve as your receipt for the tours. You can pick up your preregistered tour tickets or purchase last-minute tour tickets (if available) at the APWA Tour Desk, near the APWA Registration Area at the New Orleans Convention Center at the following times:
Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday, August 18, 8 a.m. – Noon
A Tale of Two Cities (Pre- and Post-Katrina)
Saturday, August 16, 2–4 p.m. OR
Monday, August 18, 2–4 p.m. $25 per person
Beginning with St. Louis Cathedral, see New Orleans’ most famous landmarks and learn the fascinating history behind these buildings and unique city. Destinations include City Park; Bayou St. John; historic St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery; the shores of Lake Pontchartrain; one of New Orleans' most prominent neighborhoods, Lakeview; St. Charles Avenue streetcar line; Tulane and Loyola Universities; the magnificent homes and mansions of the stunning Garden District; and the Warehouse District—a revitalized area that is also home to the Convention Center.
St. Joseph and Oak Alley Plantation and Lunch
Sunday, August 17, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $76 per person
Experience the Creole Rituals of Mourning and the Grand Dame of Plantations in southern Louisiana-all in one day-as we visit these two magnificent plantation homes of St. Joseph and Oak Alley. Enjoy a Southern-style plantation luncheon at Oak Alley.
Mysteries of Louisiana Swampland
Monday, August 18, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $44 per person
During this incredible journey into the mysterious swamps and bayous of Southern Louisiana, you’ll be introduced to the interesting history of the Louisiana wetlands and the rich Cajun heritage of the people who inhabit this region. Travel into Cajun country, hear the tales of the Cajun folks and how they reap the bounty of their surroundings—trapping nutria, mink, otter and muskrat; hunting frogs and alligators; fishing for catfish and crabs. Gain a true appreciation of the Acadian people and the unique region they call home!
Louisiana Swamplands and Plantations
Tuesday, August 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $86 per person
Experience close-up the marvels of Louisiana’s mystical “Bayou Country” in a unique swampboat tour. Discover “Plantation Country” during the second stop of the tour at Oak Alley Plantation, a private estate dating back to 1803 known for its spectacular setting, and enjoy a Southern-style plantation luncheon. As you pass the beautiful old plantation homes for which the River Road is renowned, your escort will provide the fascinating background of the plantation days of the Old South.
