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Win a Romantic Getaway in New Orleans

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There’s no better time than autumn to plan a visit with your love to the Crescent City. Spend a fun weekend exploring the unique sights, sounds, and cuisine of the Big Easy, and make sure you don’t miss out on any of these quintessential NOLA experiences. Enjoy our list of must-see sites to include in your trip to New Orleans and enter to win your own romantic getaway!

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1. Creole Queen
creolequeen.com
800-445-4109

Jump-start your vacation with a tour down the mighty Mississippi in the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, New Orleans’ luxury riverboat. See the Crescent City from a truly unique point of view! This majestic boat, with its large 20-foot red paddlewheel, beautiful wrought iron trim, and Victorian accents, is sure to make you feel like you’re stepping back in time. The boat offers daily tours of the river, narrated by historians who share exciting stories about New Orleans’ 300-year history.

While aboard, enjoy a lunch buffet of traditional New Orleans food featuring dishes such as red beans and rice, gumbo, and jambalaya—or take advantage of bottomless mimosas on their morning cruises. Take an evening ride on the Dinner Jazz Cruise to feast on classic Creole cuisine and sip libations while listening to lively music, or take a stroll on the promenade deck holding hands with your loved one to soak up the sweet breezes of the Mississippi River and the spectacular lights of the New Orleans skyline.

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2. City Sightseeing
citysightseeingneworleans.com
800-362-1811

Set your own pace with City Sightseeing’s Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours, which give passengers the opportunity to learn about the city’s most famous landmarks, such as St. Charles Avenue, the Garden District, and the National World War II Museum, and offer the chance to explore attractions without time restrictions. With double-decker buses that stop at more than a dozen locations and arrive in 30 minutes or less, guests can sightsee at their leisure and be welcomed back aboard when they choose. 

Take advantage of City Sightseeing’s 3-day ticket that includes unlimited hop-on, hop-off sightseeing and free guided walking tours of the French Quarter and Garden District. Whether your stops include beignets and cafés au lait or museums and heartfelt photo ops with your beau, there’s something for everybody as you cruise through the Big Easy with City Sightseeing New Orleans!

Book and save $3 off City Sightseeing’s Hop-On Hop-Off bus tours instantly now.  

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3. Royal Carriages
neworleanscarriages.com
504-943-8820

For a truly unforgettable tour of the French Quarter and surrounding areas, take an authentic mule-drawn carriage ride from Royal Carriages. These exciting rides are one of the best ways to experience acclaimed sites such as Jackson Square, Saint Louis Cathedral, and Saint Louis Cemetery. Named the 2018 Louisiana Attraction of the Year by the Louisiana Travel Association, Royal Carriages is the oldest carriage company to offer guided tours in the heart of the French Quarter and channels its more than 75 years of experience into giving you an authentic view of New Orleans’ culture. 

If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, join them for one of their popular History and Haunts nightly tours. Whether you’re looking to take a carriage ride for a wedding, a special event, or a fun day, you’ll be guided by seasoned hosts as you venture through the Crescent City.

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4. New Orleans Plantation Country
neworleansplantationcountry.com
866-204-7782

A stop in New Orleans Plantation Country is the perfect opportunity to extend your trip into an overnight retreat. The area has a plethora of Creole cottages, antique-filled plantations, and campgrounds with breathtaking views ideal for resting your head—and feet—after checking everything off your bucket list during the day with your loved one.

The heart and soul of New Orleans Plantation Country can be found by taking a step back in time and experiencing the Historic Riverlands Christian Center. The historic site offers two tours: the Historic Riverlands Tour, during which you can experience what church life was like in the South during the Jim Crow period, and the Soul River Musical Journey Tour, which will teach you about African American history through music. The church signifies an important moment in Louisiana’s social and religious history and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. 

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Sponsored by New Orleans Travel Partners, one lucky person will win the following:

Enter to win by signing up below. One winner will be selected by a random drawing on November 30, 2018. 

 

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