Paddlewheeler Creole Queen NO 70130 / 504-529-4567, 800-445-4109 Cruise the mighty Mississippi aboard our award-winning, authentic paddlewheeler. Enjoy our leisurely dinner cruise with classic Creole cuisine or embark on a day trip to historic Chalmette Battlefield in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve. – Riverfront creolequeen.com / Spanish Plaza Wharf, New Orleans Pelicans NBA Basketball Sun Belt Conference pelicans.com / 1501 Girod St., NO 70113 / sunbeltsports.org / 1500 Sugar Bowl 504-593-4748 Experience NBA basketball at its best as the Pelicans take on the NBA's biggest stars. Bring yourself or a group to an amazing fan experience New Orleans style. Tickets as low as $9. – Central Business District Dr., NO 70112 / 504-299-9066 An FBS college athletic conference composed of 12 universities. – Central Business District Tulane University -Athletic Department tulanegreenwave.com / James W. Wilson Steamboat Natchez New Orleans Saints steamboatnatchez.com / Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Harbor jazz and dinner jazz cruises on the Mississippi River. Enjoy a unique visit to the steam engine room to see the workings of 100-year-old steam engine. From décor to navigation — it is timeless. – Riverfront neworleanssaints.com / 5800 Airline Dr., Metairie 70003 / 504-733-0255 New Orleans Saints play NFL football in the Crescent City. Home games played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome August through December. Tickets (season and group) available at the Saints box office (504-731-1700) or individual game tickets through Ticketmaster (504-522-5555). – Jefferson Parish Center, Ben Weiner Drive, NO 70118 / 504-861-WAVE Tulane University is a Conference USA member currently competing in 15 NCAA Division 1-A sports. Green Wave tickets and merchandise are available online or by phone. Roll wave. – Garden District/Uptown Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar walk-ons.com / 1009 Poydras St., NO 70112 / 504-309-6530 Named the No. 1 Sports Bar in America by ESPN, Walk-On’s is the perfect place to grab a bite or a beer, bring the family for dinner, party with friends or head before, during or after the game. – Central Business District SPORTING EVENTS & SPORTS Allstate Sugar Bowl allstatesugarbowl.org / 1500 Sugarbowl Dr., NO 70112 / 504-828-2440 Host of New Year's Sugar Bowl football classic, featuring college football's best and other year-round sporting events including basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, sailing, tennis, track and field and volleyball. – Central Business District The Rampart Room walk-ons.com / 1009 Poydras St., NO 70112 / 504-218-8336 Host a party above the No. 1 Sports Bar in America by ESPN, The Rampart Room/Walk-On’s Upper Deck is the perfect place for a corporate or private event before, during or after the game. Study and billiards room available. – Central Business District TOURS -AIR Flight Academy of New Orleans 877flynola.com/aerial.php / 5701 Walter Beech St., NO 70126 / 504-241-9131, 877-359-6652 From the bayou to the Superdome, from the river to the lake, you can capture it all in one flight. Come see our cultural gems from a different altitude. – Lakeview/Lakefront Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Marathon runrocknroll.com/new-orleans / 9477 Waples St., Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92121 / 800-311-1255 If you like rockin', rollin', runnin' and having fun, then join Humana Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, half and 10K. With live bands and on-course entertainment you'll party from start to finish and beyond. – Outside Metro Area SAVE $10.00 off Tours Enter: “NOLA 10” www.louisianaswamp.com • Swamp Tours • Airboat Tours • New Orleans City Tour • Plantation Tours • Swamp/Plantation Combo Internet Reservations Only 504-689-3599 LOUSIANA TOUR CO. Family Owned and Operated since 1989 106 NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
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