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IconicSteamboat Natchez
$25–$50A real steam-powered paddle wheeler cruises the Mississippi with a live jazz band on board.
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St. Bernard Parish
St. Bernard Parish is a sightseeing stop in St. Bernard Parish, LA, part of the New Orleans guide. Cost: free.
409 Aycock Street, Arabi, LA 70032 · St. Bernard Parish, LA
Why you should go…
St. Bernard Parish sits about 5 miles from downtown New Orleans and markets itself as New Orleans' most historic neighbor. The parish is home to the Chalmette Battlefield, scenic byways, and annual events such as the Islenos Fiesta and the Battle of New Orleans Commemoration. The Tourist Commission runs a visitor center in Arabi and promotes the parish's fishing, waterways, and cultural heritage.
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