Graceland is a mansion on a 13.8-acre (5.6 ha) estate in Memphis, Tennessee that was owned by Elvis Presley . It is located at 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard in the vast Whitehaven community, about 9 miles (14.5 km) from Downtown and less than four miles (6 km) north of the Mississippi border. It currently serves as a museum. The mansion was opened to the public on June 7, 1982. The site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1991, and declared a National Historic Landmark on March 27, 2006. Graceland is the second most-visited house in America...Read More
Harrahs New Orleans
Harrahs New Orleans Harrahs New Orleans website If you love slots, you’ve come to the right place! At Harrahs New Orleans Casino, we have over 1,700 of the city's most exciting slot machines spread across a 115,000 sq. ft. gaming floor. A wide variety of your favorite games including progressive slots and video poker makes Harrah’s payout paradise! Love penny slots? We’ve got 700 of the hottest one- and two-cent games for you to choose from in our high-energy Penny Gras slot section. You can also try your luck at one of our ultra-high limit slot machines in the Court...Read More
Bourbon Street
[caption id="attachment_1533" align="alignnone" width="802"] Fried bologna hamburger[/caption] Fried bologna hamburger with side of jambalaya at Bayou Burger on Bourbon Street. In one of the oldest cities in America, Bourbon Street is rich with historic venues, social tales and iconic buildings. The street dates back to 1798, when New Orleans was founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. Also known as “Rue Bourbon,” this monumental street sits at the heart of the French Quarter extending 13 blocks from Canal St. to Esplanade Avenue. With a walk down Bourbon Street you are bound to hear music on every corner that will make you want...Read More
Beignets New Orleans
[caption id="attachment_1532" align="alignnone" width="802"] Beignets New Orleans[/caption] Beignets are commonly known in New Orleans as a breakfast served with powdered sugar on top. They are traditionally prepared right before consumption to be eaten fresh and hot. Variations of fried dough can be found across cuisines internationally; however, the origin of the term beignet is specifically French. In the United States, beignets have been popular within New Orleans Creole cuisine and are customarily served as a dessert or in some sweet variation. They were brought to New Orleans in the 18th century by French colonists, from "the old mother country", and...Read More
Shopping New Orleans
[caption id="attachment_1528" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Shopping New Orleans[/caption] As you explore New Orleans you will find gift shops and souvenir shops along Canal Street, Bourbon Street and throughout the French Quarter. To your delight and the delight of your friends back home who are waiting for a New Orleans gift or souvenir. You will find: New Orleans hot sauces, Louisiana spices, Jazz music CDs, Cajun music CDs, Mardi Gras masks, Mardi Gras hats, Mardi Gras beads, cowboy hats, funny hats, general purpose hats, New Orleans history books, New Orleans cook books, Cajun cook books, T-shirts, wind chimes, umbrellas, French Quarter street...Read More