Favorite tourist scenes in New
Orleans include the French Quarter (known locally as "the
Quarter"), which dates from the French and Spanish eras
and is bounded by the Mississippi River and Rampart Street,
Canal Street and Esplanade Ave. A popular visiting spot in
the quarter is the French Market (including the Café
du Monde, famous for café au lait and beignets). The
Natchez, an authentic steamboat with a calliope tours the
Mississippi twice daily. |