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  What's happening on Bourbon St?

  It seems like every night is Fat Tuesday on Bourbon St, and for out-of-towners that's about right. The place doesn't shut; the action is always hot and the cool drinks keep on flowing. There's plenty of stuff to do in Bourbon so here's a quick guide to the must do's.
  
  First up; did you know it's legal to drink on the street in New Orleans? This means you can order something your favorite beverage in a 'go cup' and take in the sights with a cool drink. When you're done wandering, head for the Blues at the Funky Pirate at 727 Bourbon and spend time listening to the legendary Big Al Carson. It's a lesson in how to do the blues and you'll walk away with a new appreciation in what raw talent looks like.
  
  You're a tourist so you need to do tourist things - and you'll love the mechanical bull at the Bourbon Cowboy at 241 Bourbon. Its a big, fun bar and the best part is the balcony upstairs from which you sit back and watch all the action take place below. You'll need to get there early to secure a balcony seat.
  
  Burlesque has had a revival in the last few years and you can see how it's all panning out at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse in the Royal Sonesta Hotel at 300 Bourbon. It's a fun, big show and you can make a real night of it.
  
  First, however, get excellent accommodation in the Big Easy and save your cash for big spending elsewhere.

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  The wonders (hidden?) of NOLA

  New Orleans is one of those romantic destinations that holds the promise of something exotic and yet, here it is, right on our doorstep. You'll love New Orleans for many reasons and hopefully we can give you a few more. There's plenty of excellent accommodation to be had on our site and you'll love the range and the pricing.
  
  Of course everyone heads straight to the French Quarter - and why ever not! But did you know the National Parks people run free tours of the place? Every morning at 9:30 am the National Park Services offers a free walking tour of French Quarter and it's a great way to see a great historically accurate tour of the area. Also, if you have the time, visit Jazz Park in the back of Dutch Alley, and if you're there on a Saturday, you'll catch some great musicians hanging out and playing for the pleasure of it.
  
  There's a ferry boat you must catch - jump on it by Aquarium of Americas. It's free for pedestrians and it might look a little uncomfortable, but it's not. You will get a terrific view of Jackson Square, so don't forget your camera.
  
  The French Market is in the French Quarter and it's a bit of a farmer's market style operation but the best part is the quality of the buskers and street performers playing there. It's towards the end of the Quarter and you can catch the streetcar down there if you'd like a little extra treat.

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  Cool bar-hopping in New Orleans

  Is there ever a bad way to spend a couple of days in New Orleans? Not in our book! The delights of this place just get better and better. The French Quarter is top of the pops but bar-hopping in NO includes other areas too. Find Cheaprooms.com accommodation in New Orleans and enjoy an evening out, New Orleans style.
  
  If you're staying close to the French Quarter, rest assured you'll be having serious fun! Find cheap accommodation in New Orleans and look for packages that include breakfast.
  
  If you've had your fill of Bourbon St, head for the Allways Lounge and Theatre at 2240 St. Claude Ave. Definitely an "interesting" place so be prepared for the unexpected - yet fun. Much more than a bar, the Allways might see the occasional burlesque show, the odd bit of theater and musicians guesting every so often.
  
  Tracey's is at 2604 Magazine St. and it's a great place to watch a game on a Sunday afternoon. It does the whole loads of televisions everywhere thing much better than most sports bars and the ambiance is definitely a cut above.
  
  The Crown and Anchor is an English pub in the middle of New Orleans, at 200 Pelican Ave. to be exact. Naturally homey and with bartenders who'll offer you a free tasting of whatever they're cooking out the back. The beer's cold, the company warm.

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  The grace and beauty of New Orleans

  One of the south's grandest cities, New Orleans has a rich history of glorious old homes and mansions. An exploration of the homes and the areas they reside in is well worth a special visit to New Orleans. Check Cheaprooms.com first of all and find a budget room in New Orleans so that you can spend less on hotels, and more on your vacation.
  
  Center your accommodation around the French Quarter area - this is where the most fun occurs and the transport choices to some of the historic areas are easy. Find cheap accommodation in New Orleans and soak up the history of this most 'un-American' of fabulous US cities.
  
  The 1850 House is at 523 St. Ann St., Lower Pontalba Bldg., Jackson Square in the French Quarter and has been kept as a reminder of what middle class domestic life was like in a prosperous part of New Orleans's history. You'll find it lovingly furnished with domestic goods, decorative arts and art of the period.
  
  The Beauregard-Keyes House is on 1113 Chartres St., also in the French Quarter. Famed Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard lived in the house first and it was he who ordered the first shots of the Civil War fired on Fort Sumter, South Carolina in April 1861. Frances Parkinson Keyes was an author with more than fifty published books and he lived there some 100 years later. Hence the name of the house and the reason for its historic association.
  
  The Destrehan Plantation at 13034 River Rd., Destrehan is the closest classic southern plantation to New Orleans and it's well worth the journey to see how plantations really worked. The guides are in costume and you'll see varied exhibits and even a document signed by Thomas Jefferson.
  

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  Hanging out in the Quarter

  New Orleans is one of America's favorite destinations - and the French Quarter the most popular attraction in the city. Cheaprooms.com has quality hotels in New Orleans. You'll find more than 200 New Orleans hotels to choose from and many are close to the Quarter.
  
  Much more than a party destination, the Quarter is home to fabulous food with some of the South's finest chefs on duty and plenty of wonderful music clubs, as well as the ubiquitous French Quarter bars. Make sure you get a good deal on Cheap Rooms and enjoy a very cosmopolitan area in a very different American city.
  
  If it's genuine all-night-long nightlife you're looking for, then rest assured, the Bourbon Street bars stay open until the wee small hours. Just wander the street and stop where you feel like for a drink. The daiquiris at Fat Tuesday's are justly famous, while a Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's should get your heart racing.
  
  Part of the real charm in the Quarter is the unassuming places where locals gather and share their love of food or music. Zydeco is a Louisiana thing; washboards and drums, piano accordions and guitars all played at a frenetic pace with a rhythm that is impossible to sit still with. You'll find Zydeco bars everywhere but you'll love Thursday nights at Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl (3000 S. Carrollton Ave. They may not be famous, but they're outstanding musicians.
  
  The Creole restaurants are what New Orleans food has come to represent in the national consciousness. You don't have to go all out - just grab a drink in the bar area of the more famous establishments and you can also enjoy a light bite without the expense of a full-blown dine in deal. Try Galatoire's Restaurant (209 Bourbon St) or Arnaud's Restaurant (813 Bienville St).