New Orleans & Beau Rivage
Are you eager for a diversified and thrilling four-day, three-night adventure in New Orleans during Mardi Gras?
Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy and rich traditions with quality accommodations at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi. We'll discover storied history while touring the WWII National Museum, Jefferson Davis' Presidential Library, the USS Alabama Battleship Museum, Richards DAR House Museum and Mardi Gras World. We'll indulge in culinary delights of Cajun and Creole cuisine at Mulate's restaurant and aboard the Creole Queen dinner cruise.
Day 1
The day has arrived when we are finally going to Biloxi and New Orleans. We will have several stops along the way to stretch our legs before stopping for lunch at the Cracker Barrel in Crestview, Florida.. After lunch, our next stop is the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park where we will tour the ship and other memorials honoring those men and women who have fought in all of our modern wars. Battleship Memorial Park was founded as a memorial park that honors all veterans of all wars and the Fallen Hero 9/11 Memorial that pays tribute to all the Alabamians who have given their lives in service since 9/11.
LDay 2
Today we depart the Beau Rivage at 08:00 for the WWII Museum in New Orleans. You may enjoy lunch there as well before leaving at 2:00 pm for the Mardi Gras World Museum. We'll depart the museum around 4:00 p.m. and arrive near the landing for the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. Since we are early for our departure, there will be time to shop at the many outlets that are near our ship or visit Harrah's Casino. We'll board the Creole Queen at 6:15 p.m. and sale at 7:00 p.m. for dinner and out 2 hours cruise.
DDay 3
Today when we depart our hotel we will head to the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and home for a tour before it opens to the public. After our tour and some free time to explore the grounds, we leave to have lunch on your own at Mulate's, the famous original Creole Restaurant in New Orleans. This afternoon you are free to explore the French Quarter before meeting your bus and driver at Conti Street and N. Front Street at approximately 4:00 p.m. before hearding back to the Beau Rivage for the night.
Day 4
Today we bid a fond farewell to the Beau Rivage and begin our journey back home. At 10:00 a.m. we will stop at the in Mobile, Ala. at the Richards DAR Museum for a tour of this beautiful antebellum mansion which was built in 1860 by Charles and Caroline Richards. After the tour we will be treated to tea and cookies in the dining room. Our next stop on our way home is the Lambert Cafe in Foley, Alabama. A fun stop will be at Buc-ee's before crossing into Florida. As on our way in the beginning of our trip, we will have several stops along the way to stretch our legs or get a quick snack before boarding the bus for our journey home.
B, LB=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D =Dinner
Image courtesy Beau Rivage
Please be advised that the bus will be stopping at all three pick-up points (Wildwood, Inverness and Ocala) for this and all tours.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| INVERNESS WALMART | Inverness Wal-Mart (On the Wendys side) 2461 E Gulf To Lake Hwy, Inverness, FL |
| OCALA BEALLS | Bealls Florida Parking Lot 9598 SW 114th St |
| WILDWOOD | Lamers Bus Lines - PARKING AVAILABLE 1410 Industrial Dr. Wildwood, Fl. |
