Beth,
See the Mardi Gras Museum next door to the St. Louis Cathedral. The
costumes are wonderful and so creative. The museum is the building to the
right of St. Louis. The Cathedral also has some nice statues. I don't know
since the Katrina...about nighttime safety... But we took a carriage ride
at night pre-Katrina. The vampire and haunted walking tours were on-going
. Our driver encouraged us to make ghostly sounds when passing them. It
was a hoot! We laughed ourselves silly. The tour also takes you by the
oldest tavern in the city. The waiter will come out to your carriage, take
your order, then deliver it to you while you are in the carriage. If you
drink, try a hurricane but only drink one. It will stay with you for the
night. The Mardi Gras shops on Toulouse St. have some wonderful beads. A
friend of mine likes coffee. I bought her a necklace with coffee cups on
it. The specialty necklaces prices are around 3 for $10. In the morning,
it is really nice to walk around the French Quarter and see the hanging
gardens from the balconies. There are wonderful coffee and pastry shops in
the Quarter. St. Louis Square is a wonderful place to people watch. You
will see all kinds of people.
If you have a car, drive down St. Charles St./the Garden District or take
the streetcar named "Desire" to the District. The old southern homes are
beautiful!
If you have time, LSU, Louisiana State University, in Baton Rouge always has
a wonderful costume exhibit. Check their website.
I will warn you to dress in light, breathable clothing. If you have a hand
fan, bring it. It is really hot and humid on the Gulf Coast this time of
year. I am originally from Biloxi, Mississippi and do not travel home, this
time of year, if possible. I say that and had to go home for the past two
summers. Praying that I don't have to go home this summer!
Penny Ladnier,
Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites
www.costumegallery.com
www.costumelibrary.com
www.costumeclassroom.com
www.costumeencyclopedia.com
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