CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUS Ascension Parish Tourism Commission tourascension.com / 6967 Hwy. 22, Sorrento 70778, 225-675-6550, 888-775-7990, info@tourascension.com Full-service tourism commission, located between New Orleans and Baton Rouge in Plantation Country on I-10. Houmas House Plantation & Gardens, Bocage Plantation, multicultural museums, Civil War sites. Great food, music, festivals, shopping and accommodations. – Outside Metro Area Iberia Parish Convention and Visitors Bureau iberiatravel.com / 2513 Hwy. 14, New Iberia 70560, 888-942-3742, info@ iberiatravel.com Visit New Iberia/Avery Island and savor the difference on Louisiana’s hot side. Home of Tabasco and Konriko products, world-famous attractions, lively music, renowned cuisine and people who never meet a stranger. We’re too hot to pass up. – Outside Metro Area Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau visitlakecharles.org / 1205 N. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles 70601, 337-436-9588, 800-456-7952, sjohnson@ visitlakecharles.org The perfect blend of glitzy casinos with spa, golf, restaurants, horseracing and entertainment; Victorian mansions; flavorful Cajun cuisine and music; the great outdoors; 75 annual festivals and more than 5,500 rooms will make your meeting memorable. – Outside Metro Area New Orleans Plantation Country visitnopc.com / 2900 Hwy. 51, LaPlace 70068, 985-359-2562, 866-204-7782, kimmie@visitnopc.com Minutes from the heart of New Orleans, ten plantations with unique stories, swamp tours, elegant bed and breakfasts, comfortable hotels with easy parking, sumptuous dining and festival fun. – Outside Metro Area St. Charles Parish Department of Economic Development & Tourism stcharlesparish-la.gov / 15012 River Rd., PO Box 302, Hahnville 70057, 985-783-5140, econdev@stcharlesgov.net Minutes from downtown New Orleans. Enjoy an authentic South Louisiana experience. Visit Destrehan and Ormond plantations, Bonnet Carré Spillway and historic St. Charles Borromeo Church and cemetery. Indulge at the Catfish, Alligator and other festivals. – Outside Metro Area Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. visitjeffersonparish.com / 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 411, NO 70123, 504-731-7083, 877-572-7474, lisa@visitjeffersonparish.com Welcome to Jefferson Parish, home of the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the shopping capital of Louisiana, historic districts, coastal adventures in the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte and the beaches of Grand Isle. – Jefferson Parish Louisiana’s Northshore -St. Tammany Tourist & Convention Commission neworleansnorthshore.com / 68099 Hwy. 59, Mandeville 70471, 985-892-0520, 800-634-9443, donna@ louisiananorthshore.com Venture across Lake Pontchartrain to discover historic communities, antique shops, art galleries, restaurants and wildlife refuges. For outdoor adventure, take a swamp tour or do the Tammany Trace, a scenic bicycle/ hiking/horseback trail. – Northshore Bayou Lafourche Area Convention & Visitors Bureau visitlafourche.com / 4484 Hwy. 1, Raceland 70394, 985-537-5800, 877-537-5800, info@visitlafourche.com Full-service visitor welcome/information center. Meeting facilities, brochures, motels, sample itineraries, group tour manual, Cajun restaurants, attractions. Located 45 miles southwest of New Orleans at US 90 and LA 1. – Outside Metro Area Tangipahoa Parish CVB tangitourism.com / 13143 Wardline Rd., Hammond 70401, 985-542-7520, 800-542-7520, info@tangitourism.com Conveniently located 40 minutes north of New Orleans, where fun meets adventure. Shopping districts, a wildlife refuge, historic downtowns, and museums, first-class hotels and campgrounds, agritours and more. – Outside Metro Area Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission lafayettetravel.com / 1400 NW Evangeline Thwy., Lafayette 70501, 337-232-3737, 800-346-1958, info@ lafayettetravel.com Lafayette is the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole country, an area known as the Happiest City in America. Located two hours from New Orleans, we’re a short drive away for your authentic Cajun experience. – Outside Metro Area New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau neworleanscvb.com / 2020 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130, 504-566-5011 The only organization devoted full-time to selling, marketing and promoting New Orleans as the premier convention and leisure destination. Visit our welcome centers at 2020 St. Charles Ave. and 529 St. Ann St. in the French Quarter. – Garden District/Uptown Cajun Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau cajuncoast.com / P.O. Box 2332, Morgan City 70381, 985-380-8224, 800-256-2931, info@cajuncoast.com Let your adventure begin. Follow the Bayou Teche Scenic Byway through the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. Birdwatching including eagles, wildlife watching, swamp tours, paddle trails, riverfront and historic downtowns. Only 90 minutes from downtown New Orleans. – Outside Metro Area Visit Baton Rouge visitbatonrouge.com / 359 Third St., Baton Rouge 70801, 225-383-1825, 800-LA-ROUGE, info@visitbatonrouge. com With delicious cuisine, eclectic shopping, soulful live music festivals, stunning historical landmarks, and the excitement of big-time college football, it’s time to set your sights on the booming city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s capital. – Outside Metro Area Visit our website at NewOrleansCVB.com Convention & Business Services 135
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