Trips & Adventurous Activities in New Orleans this Weekend
Trips & Adventurous Activities in New Orleans this Weekend
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To Travel the world is to travel within oneself. For all the adrenaline junkies out there are cool adventure events in New Orleans like hiking in the forests, camping in mountains, hanging by the cliffs and a lot more. An adrenaline rush is sure to have when one is out there on adventure. Whether it’s swimming, river rafting, rappelling , riding with motorcycle club or cycling with friends or just a weekend getaway near New Orleans, we have got you covered.
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No city in North America can compete with New Orleans when it comes to culture, food, historic architecture, joie de vivre and tourism options. Moving at this relaxed pace, visitors are delighted by the French Creole elegance of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) or the opulence discovered in a streetcar ride through the Garden District and Uptown. One can find live music, amazing Creole and Cajun cuisine, fresh seafood, farmers markets, shopping, nightlife and more. Aside from all these marvelous things, your New Orleans trip can also be filled with adventure-filled activities airboat rides and camping.
Aside from the bustling French-oriented culture in the cities, you can also go camping in New Orleans. If you want a unique experience, then try camping near New Orleans in the River Ridge camping grounds. It is the campsite nearest to the French Quarter and unlike other more traditional campsites, this one actually lets it campers use Wi-Fi, even near the forest areas. You can do all the usual camping activities in River Ridge such as hiking and boating. Another interesting site for you summer camp New Orleans extravaganza would be Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park where over 75 available cabin rentals along with fun activities for the entire family such as mini golf, fishing ponds, paddle-boat rentals, and even a game room.
Other than being in touch with nature in your camping trips, you can also get in touch with your inner adventurer in these activities – true adventures in New Orleans. You can’t fully enjoy the one-of-a-kind fauna of the city unless you take airboat adventures in New Orleans. For instance, in Oak Alley, the plantation tour will not be complete without their airboat swamp rides. After the historic plantation tour, you can take a thrilling airboat ride through the swamps and see alligators, wild pigs, raccoons and other creatures. Haunted houses should also be part of your New Orleans trip. One of the creepiest haunted houses in the area is the Chamber of Horrors in Jefferson Highway. Taking inspiration from Hollywood films, the attraction is sure to give you a scary and disturbing experience.
Your New Orleans trip should not be complete without a day cruise on the Mississippi river. Hop onto the authentic Steamboat Natchez. The river cruise will surely take you back in time whether you are a fan of American history, a Jazz enthusiast or a gourmand fond of Cajun cuisine. Your plans for day trips in New Orleans should not be finished without paying a visit to the Louisiana bayous and exploring the swamps and wetlands available in the county. One of the most prized locations is Manchac Swamp, where aside from viewing the flora and fauna near the Mississippi river, you could also go fishing, duck hunting and of course, eat from restaurants like Middendorf’s, a famous Louisiana seafood restaurant. If you are a fan of the supernatural, then you can also go on the popular ghosts, vampires, witches and voodoo walking tour.
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