New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Home Run Charter & Lodges GOLF Audubon Clubhouse -A Facility of Audubon Nature Institute audubonnatureinstitute.org / 6500 Magazine St., NO 70118 / 504-212-5290, 800-774-7394 The golf course, impeccably landscaped amidst 100-year-old oaks, is a challenging par-62 layout. It is ranked in the country's top 50 municipal golf courses and has earned a 4 1/2-star rating from Golf Digest. – Garden District/Uptown NO 70130 / 504-410-4100 One of the world's greatest cultural celebrations. Annual springtime event spanning 10 days, with thousands of musicians playing on 12 stages and attracting almost 500,000 culture-crazed fans from around the world. – Central Business District nojazzfest.com / 336 Camp St., Suite 250, homeruncharters.com / 201 Hoist Rd., Venice 70091 / 504-909-8862 Inshore and offshore fishing with three upscale lodges where decadent, multi-course meals and soothing marina views await. Perfect for large corporate gatherings to weekend getaways. All-inclusive packages available. Visit our website for more information. – Outside Metro Area FISHING/HUNTING Bourgeois Fishing Charters neworleansfishing.com / 2783 Privateer Blvd., Barataria 70036 / 504-341-5614 Owns and operates a 52-person lodge on the Barataria waterway. Offers fishing trips with lodging by boat and seaplane. We fish the north Barataria Basin and Chandeleur Islands. – Westbank FLYBOARDING NOLA Flyboarding nolaflyboarding.com / NO / 504-982-8346 Allows you to bring your childhood dream of flying to life. Just minutes from the French Quarter. We welcome anyone ages 14 to 65. Our party barge can handle groups and corporate events. We have the most affordable lessons at only $79. – Lakeview/Lakefront Chateau Golf & Country Club chateaugcc.com / 3600 Chateau Blvd., Bowfishing Unlimited bowfishing-unlimited.com / 665 Martin Ln., Port Sulphur 70083 / 504-269-3474 Combines the skill of archery and the thrill of fishing. Your evening starts with a breathtaking airboat ride. Fishing from boats with halogen lights makes the marsh come alive and fish will magically appear. – Westbank griffinfishing.com / 2629 Privateer Blvd., Barataria 70036 / 504-689-7588, 800-741-1340 Exclusive fishing charter and lodge. – Westbank GARDENS New Orleans Botanical Garden garden.neworleanscitypark.com / Victory Avenue, City Park, NO 70124 / 504-483-9488 One of the few remaining examples of public garden design from the WPA/Art Deco period. Twelve acre garden featuring more than 2,000 plant varieties, tropical conservatory, themed gardens such as butterfly, rose, Japanese and train garden. – Mid-City Kenner 70065 / 504-467-1351 Chateau features an exciting and challenging par 72 championship golf course with Champion Bermuda grass greens. In addition, its magnificent clubhouse has dining facilities, member functions, private parties, banquets and wedding receptions. – Jefferson Parish English Turn Golf & Country Club englishturn.com / 1 Clubhouse Dr., NO Griffin Fishing Charters & Lodge 70131 / 504-392-2200 Former host of the Annual PGA Tour Stop in New Orleans, featuring a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course. At English Turn, your business meeting, corporate retreat or special event becomes a truly extraordinary affair. – Westbank Press Street Gardens pressstreetgardens.com / 7 Press St., NO 70117 An urban farm and outdoor venue located on New Orleans' historic Press Street. – Marigny/Bywater a premier public golf course in historic uptown New Orleans One of the finest executive-length courses in the country Clubhouse dining featuring breakfast and lunch Professional tournament services Tuesdays -Sundays from 7 am to Dusk www.auduboninstitute.org 96 NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU (504) 212-5290