Dear Subscriber,

This just in: New Orleans came up first in the nation for family friendly destinations in an online poll conducted by Yahoo!Travel and National Geographic Traveler. The home of benders, burlesque, and Bourbon Street has its G-rated side, and how! Turns out this adult playground in the French Quarter with its buggy-rides, streetcars, ghost stories, street performers and spooky old buildings is just as much fun for the kids. Summer vacation will be here soon – here come the littlest tourists!

• In Sightseeing: The New Orleans Experience — Family-Style!
• In History: Vintage Bourbon Street Burlesque
• In Shopping: Fashion Forward in the French Quarter
• In Dining: Behind the Scenes of a French Quarter Meal
• Quoi de Neuf? What's New in the French Quarter?

Sincerely,

Carolyn McLellan, Publisher

The New Orleans Experience — Family-Style! The allure and excitement of New Orleans can be fun for younger visitors, and many families are bringing their children along for their Big Easy getaway.

Vintage Bourbon Street Burlesque During the Golden Age of New Orleans' most famous street, fifty different burlesque shows went on every night —even when a hurricane was roaring up the river.

Fashion Forward in the French Quarter Check out the buzz on these definite “do's” for anyone looking to explore her inner fashionista in the French Quarter. It's girl gear galore!

Behind the Scenes of a Great New Orleans Meal Like fine restaurants the world-over, New Orleans old institutions, hip new destinations and beloved local standbys all rely on a kitchen hierarchy passed down from the French.

Quoi de Neuf? What's New in the French Quarter? Check out these newly opened French Quarter shops, restaurants, nightclubs and attractions.

Upcoming French Quarter Events

New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
So much good wine, so much great food, so few days.

The Terrible and the Brave: The Battles for New Orleans 1814-1815
Free Exhibition at the Historic New Orleans Collection features rare documents, art, vintage weapons, military equipment, Napoleonic-era uniforms and field reports from General Andrew Jackson and pirate Jean Laffite.

New Events Calendar on FrenchQuarter.com
Use our handy new calendar updated daily to check for special French Quarter events scheduled for the days and nights you'll be spending in New Orleans. Shows, concerts, lectures, openings right here.

Creole Tomato Festival June 11, 2005
Let us now celebrate the lowly creole tomato, born of the Delta soil, beloved by all, coming soon to the French Market on Decatur Street in New Orleans.

Celebrating the “Essence” in 2005: Better than Ever
Come party with a purpose at the eleventh annual Essence Festival July 1, 2 & 3 at the Louisiana Superdome, Morial Convention Center and in the French Quarter.

Satchmo Summerfest
You'll think to yourself, what a wonderful Fest! Channel the spirit of Louis during the annual Satchmo Summerfest August 4-7, 2005. Oh yeaaaah.

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