Mark Twain

Twain was in New Orleans, exploring the opportunities to be a paddleboat captain when Louisiana seceded from the Union in 1861.

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Briggs-Staub House
Built by a Londoner in 1849, it's the only Gothic Revival style home in the Garden District.
The Wetlands
The wetlands of the bayou in the Mississippi Delta are native geographical features now being restored to protect the city from hurricanes and storms.
Airboat through the Wetlands
The best way to explore the wetlands is by airboat, where your expert captain will navigate the roots of the trees and floating debris.
New Orleans City Park
A sprawling urban park that covers over 1,300 acres, making it one of the largest urban parks in the United States.
Metairie Cemetery
Learn about the rich heritage of New Orleans' most prestigious burial grounds and the stories behind the grand tombs and monuments.
Destrehan Plantation
Destrehan Plantation is one of the oldest documented plantations in the lower Mississippi Valley.

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