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About New Orleans

New Orleans is one of the world's most fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, it is home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music.

Conference Excursions Options

There is time built into the conference schedule in the afternoon on Monday, September 23 to explore New Orleans.  The conference programming will stop at 3:15pm that day.  Here are some excursion options we hope you will enjoy.

Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez (CANCELLED)

7 – 9 pm (boarding time: 6pm) Cruise only (without dinner on board): If we have a group of 10+ people interested, the rate is $38.75 per person, including taxes.  Non-group rate is $43 per person.

Cruise with buffet dinner: If we have a group of 10+ people interested, the rate is $65.25 per person, including taxes.  Non-group rate is $72.50 per person. The Steamboat NATCHEZ decks, engine room and bars will be open for your enjoyment either before or after dinner depending upon your seating time (6pm or 7:45pm). Included in the Dinner Jazz ticket price is the Steamboat cruise, buffet dinner, and Jazz Band entertainment, and applicable taxes. Gratuities and Alcoholic Beverages are not included in the price of the Ticket.  http://www.steamboatnatchez.com/dinner_cruise.html

Please note: The Steamboat Natchez is a 15 minute walk (or 5 minute taxi ride) from the hotel.  Click here for a walking map.

Haunted French Quarter Tour

7:15 – 9:30 pm (arrive 15 to 20 minutes before tour time) Cost: $20
http://www.tourneworleans.com/haunted_set.html

Please note: The tour starts at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel entrance, 717 Orleans Street, which is a 15 minute walk (or 5 minute taxi ride) from the hotel. Click here for a walking map.

New Orleans City/Hurricane Rebirth Bus Tour (FULL)

Tour departs conference hotel at 4pm and returns around 7pm. Cost: $30. Travel through many sections of America’s most fascinating city. Learn about Hurricane Katrina, America's worst natural/manmade disaster. This tour is just as much about the inspiring recovery and strength of the human spirit as it is about tragic devastation. Tour description: Click Here

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