A Mississippi Cruise!!

If you are at Louisiana then one of the best recreations here is to go on a long cruise in the Mississippi river. The Mississippi is the longest river in the United States of America and to cruise in this river is definitely one of the most popular things to do at New Orleans. A cruise trip is very relaxing even though it lasts for a few hours to several days. There are different kinds of cruises namely luxury cruises, budget cruises, small cruises, expedition cruises, adventure cruises, romantic cruises, niche cruises and many more.
Morover many other activities come along with a cruise than just traveling in a steamboat. Apart from cruising there are provisions made for other activities like swimming pools, spas, fitness centers and gymnasiums, restaurants, bars, saloons, recreation centers, game rooms, nightclubs and many more. There are also provisions made for individual and group parties along with romantic dinners for couples and all kinds of other parties as well. You can either choose an old traditional steamboat which gives a nostalgic Mark Twain kind of a feel or you can choose a luxury cruise that offers a sophisticated kind of service. The Natchez Steamboat Mississippi River Cruise is one of the best if you are looking out for a traditional type of a cruise. The Majestic American cruises offer a luxurious and a 7-day long trip.

For further information contact:
Natchez Steamboat Cruise:
#2 Canal Street, Suite 2500
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-1587
Phone: (504) 586-8777
Toll Free: (800)233-2628
Majestic American Cruise:
Majestic America Line
2101 Fourth Ave, Suite 1150
Seattle, WA 98121
For reservations: (800) 434-1232
For group reservations: (800) 358-8854
Monday - Saturday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Pacific Time

For Natchez Steamboat cruise click here
For Majestic American cruise click here

Petunias, New Orleans

One of the finest restaurants in Louisiana is the Petunias situated at the hub of the city New Orleans. It is known to maintain the traditional style of cooking known as Louisiana Cooking.
The Petunia’s building was built by Barthelemy Bacas in the 1830s who was a cabin maker. Hence the building where The Petunias is located was originally a Creole townhouse. The interior of the Petunias has an old cottage feel and this definitely contributes to the warm atmosphere.
The Petunias have delicacies prepared in the Cajun as well as the Creole style. The Crepe way of cooking food is also present here. The Petunias provide an enormous amount of food items ranging from Cajun pasta with shrimp and andouille, Creole shrimp; a dish made from a blend of spinach, cedar, chicken and hollandaise; a combination of shrimp, crab ratatouille, and Swiss cheese and various other mouth watering delicacies. Morover there are a variety of grand cocktails and appetizers which would be very hard to resist.The food available here falls into the category of traditional New Orleans specialities. These forms of cuisine are essentially French delicacies more inclined towards continental preparations. This is due to the fact that several centuries ago people from European countries had come to settle in New Orleans and have inculcated their food habits and eventually have made it a tradition in the city of New Orleans.

For further information:
Contact:
Petunias Restaurant
817 St. Louis Street
New Orleans, La 70119
Phone:
504-522-6440
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Red Stick International Animation Festival

Hosting more than 400 festivals every year, Louisiana can be considered to be the most alive state to be in the USA. And with all these presidential elections going on who does not require a break. The various types of festivals held in Louisiana are Arts and crafts festivals, Earth and nature festivals, Community festivals and celebrations, Film and media festivals, Food, harvest and wild game festivals, Heritage and folk festivals and Holiday festivals. One such festival which is worth a mention is the Red Stick International Animation Festival held every year at Baton Rouge. This festival is held annually by the Lab for Creative Arts & Technologies (LCAT) and was founded by Stephen David Beck and Stacey Simmons. And not only exhibition, the festival is also famous for giving lectures and providing workshops to all who apply for them.

For all other vital details and information please contact:

Red Stick International Animation Festival
CCT Laboratory for Creative Arts & Technologies
Shaw Center for the Arts
100 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
USA

Or Call at the Festival Office for general questions, festival passes, and volunteer information on:

+1 (225) 389 7182

Or Email at rsiaf@cct.lsu.edu

Louisiana offers great and infinite pleasure of vacation experience. Apart from having countless of historical sites, fabulous food, and exclusive restaurants, Louisiana is also famous among shoppers. Louisiana is known as shopping heaven among shoppers, since it includes everything which is loved by shoppers. From antique local art, national clothing brands, or even modern and up-to-date fashion, all you can buy in Louisiana. The best part of shopping in Louisiana is you will be given a chance to bargain before purchasing. In Baton Rouge, the must-place-visit is the Mall of Louisiana. In the mall, there are up to 175 retailers included. Everything is here in the Mall of Louisiana. If you are antique lover, you should go to French Quarter, Covington, and Lake Charles. In those places, you can get antique ornaments and creative art pieces. For all-in-one shops, go to Natchitoches, since varieties of shops located there. You can find souvenir, antique, and even gift shops in Natchitoches. Indeed, there is no surprise if Louisiana is known as shopping heaven, since everything is here in Louisiana.

The experience of visiting Louisiana will mark the most unforgettable moment in the minds of the visitors. Apart from serving luscious, delicious food, Louisiana is also famous for the sites which include countless of historical values. Each location of Louisiana keeps rich and wealth of history. The historical sites are visited overwhelmingly by tourists. They come to learn and experience the historical value which is worth the visit. In New Orleans, the tourists will have the chance to enjoy at least 17 works of art created by Edgar Degas. The Edgar Degas House is the only master artists’ house opened for public. Besides that, Kate Chopin House is also a famous historical spot in Louisiana. It is built in the early 19^th century in Cloutierville. In Baton Rouge, the tourist can learn and read more about Louisiana’s history at State Library of Louisiana. There is countless of information which can be obtained regarding Louisiana history. Apart from that, the tourists can visit Laura Plantation in Vacherie or even Poverty Point National Monument in Epps to witness the wealth of Louisiana’s history.

The 1840 Room

Louisiana, a state located in the United States of America is famous for its diversity of scrumptious food. Therefore, there are many exclusive and famous restaurants built in every part of Louisiana to serve their indigenous, classic cuisine. There are varieties of restaurants in Louisiana to choose from. From fast food to gourmet, sandwiches or even Chinese restaurants, all can be found in Louisiana. No matter where you are, in Monroe, New Orleans, Alexandria, or Natchitoches, you can taste and enjoy your favorite food, for instance seafood gumbo, barbecue, pecan pie, or even meat pies. Since there are too many restaurants located in Louisiana, there are plenty of restaurants which are included in every family favorite.

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If you love traveling it would certainly be a good idea to visit New Orleans which is a city well known for its multicultural and multilingual heritage, architecture, music, cuisine along with the Mardi Gras celebrations and other festivals. As New Orleans has plenty to do I came up with a list of top ten things…just to make your choice easier and your trip memorable!

French Quarter: The best way to soak up the essence of New Orleans is to take a casual walk along the French Quarter. This is certainly a treat for all, as this area is filled with wrought-iron balconies and courtyards filled with the fragrance of the magnolia. It is also a wonderful idea to stroll down Jackson Square and see the St. Louis Cathedral looming overhead.

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When we hear about Louisiana, there are varieties of attractions which will come across our minds. One of the greatest attractions of Louisiana is the diverseness of scrumptious, delicious food. The kinds of food which is available in Louisiana are various and cannot be enjoyed at other places. If you have been craving for dishes from Creole or Cajun, seafood or soul food, or even Oysters Rockefeller and oyster po’boys, Louisiana is the perfect place. Louisiana is famous for Craw fish, a menu which is considered as the trademark of Louisiana’s favourite. When you want to enjoy delicious, tasty craw fish, you can choose to have it fried, boiled, or even stewed.

Louisiana promises the greatest cuisine ever and the food should be tried. The fresh seafood added with varieties of savoury menus will make your journey to Louisiana is the most memorable moment of your life. In order to get unique, classic, and indigenous cuisine, visit Louisiana and experience it yourself.

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This is my first entry in this blog. I have started this blog with the purpose to blog about the wonderful state we call Louisiana. I would try to update the blog daily with fresh content and would like all of you guys to help in me that. If you are interested like me to blog about Louisiana then do let me know via the Contact page.

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