Visitor's Guide: New Orleans

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New Orleans is comparable to a good cup of the native's stew, gumbo: a vibrant mix of European and African ingredients, with a pinch of something secret. After much time simmering the result is an experience warm, soulful and wholly unique.

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Find articles about the city’s history, hot spots, what to see and where to eat

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Local Business and Services Directory: New Orleans

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Southern Decadence Weekend (0 miles)

09/02/2009 to 09/07/2009

Voodoo Music Experience (5 miles)

10/30/2009 to 11/01/2009

White Linen Night (1 miles)

08/02/2009 to 08/02/2009

Allstate Sugar Bowl (1 miles W)

01/01/2010 to 01/01/2010

Bayou Classic

11/27/2009 to 11/29/2009

Mardi Gras/Carnival Season (0 miles W)

01/06/2010 to 02/16/2010

The French Quarter Festival (1 miles S)

04/17/2010 to 04/19/2010

Zurich Golf Classic (15 miles SW)

04/20/2010 to 04/26/2010

New OrleansJazz and Heritage Festival (3 miles NW)

04/24/2010 to 05/03/2010

Essence Festival (1 miles SW)

07/03/2009 to 07/05/2009

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Area Tour Services

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Aquarium/Zoo Cruise

  • South Louisiana
  • New Orleans Steamboat Company
  • 1 504 586 8777

Fishing Tours

  • South Louisiana
  • Party Barge Cruises
  • 1 504 283 5052

Garden District Walking Tour

  • South Louisiana
  • Historic New Orleans Tours
  • 1 504 947 2120

Gray Line Tours

  • Bus Tours and Walking Tours
  • Gray Line New Orleans
  • 1 504 569 1401

Jazz Cruise

  • South Louisiana
  • Natchez Cruise/Greyline
  • 1 504 586 8777

Swamp Tour

  • South Louisiana
  • Cajun Pride
  • 1 800 467 0758

Identification of these resources is solely for the convenience of our guests. Neither Marriott International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or franchisees endorses or is a sponsor of these resources.

Renaissance® Pere Marquette Hotel New Orleans

817 Common Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 USA

  • Phone:  1-504-525-1111
  • Fax 1-504-412-2564
  • Sales:  1-504-412-2572
  • Toll-free:  1-800-372-0482

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Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, call 1-800-HOTELS-1 in the USA and Canada (or any of our worldwide reservation telephone numbers ).

New Orleans Weather:

July 9, 2009

  • AM Isolated Thunderstorms / PM Thunderstorms Early
  • Hi:89F |31C
  • Low:77F |25C