CASINOS in & near NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - 2018 up-to-date list

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Main city of Louisiana, New Orleans is also its touristic center. The city is known world wide for its European-style architecture, Mardi Gras celebrations and Creole cuisine. The atmosphere is festive all year long especially during nighttime. The population of New Orleans exceeds 340,000.

There is a fair amount of gaming establishments in the region of New Orleans. Gambling fans will have plenty of choice and will surely be satisfied by the gaming offer. The main venues are the New Orleans Harrah’s Casino & Hotel, the New Orleans Fair Ground Race Course Casino, the Harvey Boomtown New Orleans Casino, the Kenner Treasure West Casino or the Laplace Fair Grounds OTB Casino.

The Harrah’s Casino & Hotel of New Orleans is one of the biggest establishments with 125,100 square feet dedicated to gaming, 450 hotel rooms, a bowling and many restaurants and bars. Fans of gambling can find 1,700 slot machines and video poker as well as a Poker Room of 20 tables and not less than 170 tables with games including Baccarat, Blackjack, Fortune Pai Gow or Let it Ride.

The French Quarter is the first thing you have to see while travelling in New Orleans. This district is a National History Landmark featuring cobblestone streets, baroque balconies and leafy courtyards. Located along the Mississippi River, the area features 300 years old buildings, restaurants, jazz spots and souvenir shops.

On Bourbon Street, party is everywhere, from the street performers to the fortunetellers. Bars and clubs welcome tourist until the end of the night. In order to discover a lively street full of history and tradition, the best thing to do is to reach Royal Street and its number one attraction : the Court of the Two Sisters.

If you want to find more authentic place, you should head toward the Frenchmen Street very appreciated by the locals. Bars, restaurants, live music, art galleries and nightclub are stretched on four-block long.

In order to escape from the city’s effervescence, head toward the City Park and especially the Louisiana Bayous where swamp tours let you discover the wildlife such as crocodiles, alligators, crawfish or shrimp.

The culture lovers won’t miss a chance to visit the Louisiana State Museum at the Calibo. Built in 1795, the place is today listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The place is perfect to learn more about the captivating history and influences of New Orleans and Louisiana.