Dine, drink, and gamble the night away at Boomtown Casino. The casino and nightlife hot spot is home to over 1,500 slot machines and 30 table games that can make you go bust or send you home a winner. While you're visiting Boomtown, take some time to hit up the Boomers Live and Loaded venue for a show. The venue has something going on most everyday of the week.
While out and about in the Central Business District of New Orleans, view the largest collection of Southern art in the world at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. This University of New Orleans affiliate displays various forms of visual arts that reflect the culture of the American South.
Take a tour of the Haunted Mortuary - if you dare. The mansion was built in 1872 and served as a funeral home for many years, performing over 20,000 funerals. Through extensive investigations with sophisticated EVP technology and tools, it has been proven that the property is haunted. Stop by the Haunted Mortuary, you could be the next visitor to hear something strange, see an apparition or feel the cold presence of something from beyond.
Immerse yourself in the history of New Orleans while learning how its unique cuisine evolved. You will learn to appreciate the differences between Creole and Cajun cuisine, and will hear of the varied ethnic influences that contribute to New Orleans cuisine. Also, enjoy a Roux cooking demonstration by a creole chef. Food samplings include Seafood Gumbo Creole, Turtle Soup, Shrimp Arnaud, Muffaletta, Cannoli’s, Gelato, Brisket with Creole Sauce, Red Beans and Rice and Pralines.