(CNN) — Hoping to send the message that the Big Easy is open for business, the city of New Orleans has asked BP for a grant of $75 million over three years to mitigate any long-term effects the Gulf oil disaster may have on its tourism, the head of the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau told CNN Monday…
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It’s often been argued that October is the loveliest month of the year in New Orleans. The weather is...
Editor’s Note
This month’s issue is pretty as a picnic, with plenty of food, festivals and some spooky history sprinkled in....
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Picnic in the Park
After this year’s brutally hot summer, we can all rejoice with fall’s cooler temps. And what better way than...
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Cities of the Dead
New Orleans has been out of this world since it was founded as Nouvelle-Orléans by the French in 1718....
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Fall Festivals
Gretna Heritage Festival
Oct. 6-8
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Admission: Single-day general admission (ages 13+), $30; 3-day weekend general admission (ages 13+) $60; 3-day child...
