St. Charles Parish Department of Economic Development & Tourism Rd., P.O. Box 302, Hahnville 70057 / 985-783-5140 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. – Westbank Smoothie King Center stcharlesparish-la.gov / 15012 River Drive, NO 70112 / 504-587-3663, 800-756-7074 The Smoothie King Center is the number one entertainment venue in the region. Adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, this facility serves as the site for a variety of events: concerts, sporting events, general sessions and special events. – Central Business District smoothiekingcenter.com / Sugar Bowl PLACES OF WORSHIP Greater St. Stephen Ministries gssmin.org / 5600 Read Blvd., NO 70127 / 504-244-6800 For more than 70 years, we have been a catalyst for change and spiritual advancement. The largest Pentecostal congregation in Louisiana. We invite everyone to come and “Discover a Greater You.” – New Orleans East Tangipahoa Parish CVB MEDICAL SERVICES The Blood Center 70119 / 504-592-1534, 800-86-BLOOD Every three seconds someone needs blood. Your organization can impact the lives of others by hosting a blood drive. A nonprofit community service organization, The Blood Center is the region’s primary blood provider. Book a drive today. – Mid-City tangitourism.com / 13143 Wardline Rd., Hammond 70401 / 985-542-7520, 800-542-7520 Conveniently located 40 minutes north of New Orleans, where fun meets adventure. Shopping districts, a wildlife refuge, historic downtowns, museums, first-class hotels and campgrounds, agritours, and more. – Outside Metro Area visitbatonrouge.com / 359 Third St., Baton Historic St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church thebloodcenter.org / 2609 Canal St., NO hisstpeterchurch.org / 1201 Cadiz St., P.O. Box 750008, NO 70115 / 504-891-3488 Founded in 1850 by a group of free men of color. First black-owned property in the state of Louisiana and in the Deep South to be declared a national historic site by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1979. Tours available. – Garden District/Uptown Visit Baton Rouge Rouge 70801 / 225-383-1825, 800-LA-ROUGE 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 New Orleans Urgent Care PUBLICATIONS Gambit Communications, Inc. bestofneworleans.com / 3923 Bienville St., NO 70119 / 504-486-5900 New Orleans leading local entertainment source, Gambit newspaper and bestofneworleans.com provides locals and visitors comprehensive information on dining, entertainment, shopping, and news. Custom publishing, event production and digital marketing solutions available. – Mid-City myneworleans.com / 110 Veterans CONVENTION CENTERS John A. Alario, Sr. Events Center Westwego 70094 / 504-349-5525 Designed to host athletic events, trade shows, concerts, graduations, receptions and other social events within our 105,000 square foot facility. The grounds are ideal for hosting festivals and events. – Westbank neworleansurgentcare.com / 900 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-552-2433 Provides time-efficient, cost-effective, quality medical care. Located on the Magazine Street bus route, close to all major attractions. Plenty of parking. Open daily. Accepts all major insurance plans and credit cards. Walk-ins welcome. On-site lab and X-ray. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District alariocenter.com / 2000 Segnette Blvd., NOLA Doc Mercedes-Benz Superdome noladoc.com / NO 70116 / 504-383-3828, 504-345-8414 A contemporary medical practice offering physician house calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the greater New Orleans area. Services include urgent and primary care, IV therapy, prescription refills, addiction medicine, care coordination and health optimization. tulanehealthcare.com / 1415 Tulane New Orleans Magazine Memorial Blvd., Suite 123, Metairie 70005 / 504-828-1380, 877-221-3512 Celebrating our 50th anniversary. The city’s monthly four-color, glossy, lifestyle magazine. No one knows New Orleans better than New Orleans Magazine. – Jefferson Parish mbsuperdome.com / Sugar Bowl Dr., NO 70112 / 504-587-3663, 800-756-7074 With a stunning spot on the New Orleans skyline and a special place in the city’s history, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is the home of iconic events. The facility’s amenities and technology infrastructure make it one of the world’s most advanced stadiums, and perfect for general sessions, exhibits, special events and more. – Central Business District Tulane Medical Center NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Ave., NO 70112 / 504-988-5800, 800-588-5800 Located near the French Quarter in downtown New Orleans, Tulane Medical Center offers emergency services, as well as medical services ranging from primary care to complex surgeries. Visit tulanehealthcare. com for average ER wait times. – Central Business District nola.com / One Canal Place, 365 Canal St., Suite 3100, NO 70130 / 504-299-3518 – Central Business District offbeat.com / 421 Frenchmen St., Suite OffBeat Publications New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center mccno.com / 900 Convention Center Blvd., NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS Downtown Development District neworleansdowntown.com / 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 3912, NO 70170 / 504-561-8927 America’s oldest Business Improvement District. The DDD provides enhanced services in economic development, cleaning and public safety. The DDD is bounded by Claiborne, the Mississippi River, the Pontchartrain Expressway and Iberville Street. – Central Business District NO 70130 / 504-582-3023 America’s largest contiguous-space exhibit hall now features the exciting, new 4,000-seat Conference Auditorium. The Center also includes 1.1 million square feet of exhibit space in 12 separate/combinable halls, 140 individual meeting rooms and two luxurious ballrooms. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District 200, NO 70116 / 504-944-4300, 877-944-4300 Insider’s info on local music, culture and cuisine. Free in area lodging. Complete guide to live music, clubs, musicians, events. Subscriptions worldwide. CD compilations and special editions for gift bags. Facebook, Twitter, e-letter, offbeat.com. – Marigny/Bywater TRAVELHOST of New Orleans Pontchartrain Center pontchartraincenter.com / 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner 70065 / 504-465-9985 Pontchartrain Center offers you an affordable alternative for your event. The Center showcases more than 70,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space. – Jefferson Parish 24444, NO 70184 / 504-304-0577 America’s number one hotel magazine, and a trusted friend in the travel industry for more than 40 years, is now in 135 cities providing travelers with the information they need to make their travels pleasant and enjoyable. – French Quarter travelhost.com/neworleans / P.O. Box PACKAGING, WRAPPING, SHIPPING, BOXES & BAGS NOLA Box Supply Co, LLC nolabox.biz / 8501 Earhart Blvd., NO 70118 / 504-484-7225, 800-879-5559 Packaging supply distributor with more than 250,000 boxes in stock. We also stock bubble/foam wrap, Styrofoam peanuts, tape, strapping, singleface corrugated, stretch wrap, shrink film, Kraft paper, labels, bubble/padded mailers, and poly/paper bags. – Mid-City WHERE New Orleans wheretraveler.com / 324 Chartres St., Second floor, NO 70130 / 504-522-6468 The worldwide leader in up-to-date visitor information on shopping, dining, entertainment and attractions, you can find Where Magazine, Where GuestBook, Where maps, Menu Guide and other products in hotels and visitor venues throughout metropolitan New Orleans, and online. – French Quarter 132 NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
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