GREATER NEW ORLEANS BUCKET LIST HEAR JAZZ IN JACKSON SQUARE Street performers in the heart of the French Quarter regularly play impromptu concerts in this historic plaza. Stretch your legs with a leisurely bike ride on the Tammany Trace that runs from Slidell to Covington. Make stops at fine dining French restaurant La Provence in Lacombe; the Abita Brew Pub and Abita Mystery House in Abita Springs; and waterfront restaurants on Lakeshore Drive in Mandeville (including The Lakehouse and Rips on the Lake ). IF YOU HAVE MORE TIME… • Tour Pontchartrain Vineyards in Bush • Rock out at Ruby’s Roadhouse in Mandeville • Rent paddleboards from Abita Board Barn in Abita Springs and Bayou Paddle Company in Mandeville TAKE A BREWERY TOUR Microbreweries such as 40 Arpent Brewing Company, Covington Brewhouse and NOLA Brewing offer behind-the-scenes tours, showing visitors how their beers are made. TRAVEL THE JEFFERSON PARISH OYSTER TRAIL INSTAGRAM.COM/LOUISIANATRAVEL can’t wait for BEIGNETS!!!!!! –catherinenesom PHOTOS: (FROM TOP) Alligator spotted in swamp tour ©Gettyimages.com/f11photo ; Honey Island Swamp tour – courtesy of LouisianaNorthshore.com ; (SIDEBAR) Jazz session in Jackson Square; Oysters ©Drago’s Seafood Restaurant Dine at one of the 26 restaurants in Jefferson Parish serving up fresh Gulf oysters. For a full list of participating businesses, visit LouisianaOysterTrail.com. LouisianaTravel.com 49
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