New Orleans
Bridge to the CityYour grandparents thought they had used the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, the longest bridge in the world over water, until Grandpa did some rearch. It seemed… 
Canal StreetThe annual Mardi Gras parade is held on Canal Street. The streets in the French Quarter are too narrow. 
City Park Art MuseumCanal Street streetcar to City Park, location of the Art Museum and a hot, humid walk among the statuary 
City TourA 2-hour city tour of New Orleans with Cajun Encounters 
French QuarterIncludes Jackson Square, the French Market and restaurants visitedEating BeignetsA beignet is a pastery, a sort of donut without a hole, deep fried and served warm with coffee (preferably with chicory) and smothered in powdered sugar. … 
Jackson SquareLocated between Chartres and Decatur Streets in the French Quarter. 
Mardi Gras WorldFloats and/or their decorations mostly are built at Mardi Gras World for the annual parade. 
RiverwalkIncluding Woldenberg Riverfront Park. 
St. Charles Avenue StreetcarFor 40 cents each, your grandparents enjoyed a ride lasting about 50 minutes out and back.
South Carrollton AvenueThe St. Charles Avenue made a right turn onto South Carrollton Avenue and proceeded for a mile or two before the return trip to Canal Street. 
Street ScenesMiscellaneous New Orleans photos that fit no particular category
Bayou and Plantation TourYour grandparents went on an all-day tour with Tours by Isabelle of the bayou by airboat and two plantations. An ample buffet Cajun/Creole lunch was included.
Other AreasElegant homes not in the Garden District
