Destination Management, Inc. of New Orleans has been selected as NCRA's official tour coordinator. Tour registration information will be sent to you in your convention confirmation material. New Orleans is one of the great culinary cities in the world. One of the city's leading professional instructors will demonstrate famous and not so well known Creole dishes - an introduction to a cuisine with a soul of its own. Recipes will be given out so you can try your hand at preparing these dishes in your own kitchen.
Lunch is provided.
The tour continues along St. Charles Avenue and the Garden District where you will see beautifully restored mansions. Just a few miles from the French Quarter lies the Garden District, where English rather than French was spoken in the early days of New Orleans. You will view elegant homes and gardens built prior to the Civil War, primarily in the Greek Revival style of architecture. Two private Garden District homes will graciously be offered for touring and refreshments will be provided. The Creole Queen will take you on a cruise into the history of New Orleans as it relates to the Mighty Mississippi River.