So you missed out on Mardi Gras. No problem. Even though the beads have been thrown and the King Cake has been eaten, the revelry lives on in New Orleans. The carnival spirit along the French Quarter still fills the air after Fat Tuesday has passed. Seriously, “Nawlins” can’t help but keep you entertained.
Sully Mansion Bed and Breakfast, New Orleans, LA
What makes the city so alluring is its eclectic mix of history and activity inside every nook and around every corner. You can enjoy both at any one of the fabulous New Orleans bed and breakfasts around the city. If you’re craving a taste of NOLA, you’ll get that and a little extra at the Sully Mansion Bed and Breakfast. Built in 1890 by architect Thomas Sully, this 8-room Queen Anne with 14-foot ceilings and original stained-glass windows is located in the Garden District steps from fashionable Magazine Street. While you’re there, pop on over to Katie’s Restaurant where you’ll share in an intimate private dining experience with head chef Chef Scottie Craig. He’ll excite your taste buds with the freshest seasonal ingredients New Orleans has to offer as you sit down for a one-of-a-kind scrumptious 4-course meal prepared especially for you!
Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast, New Orleans, LA
Another New Orleans mansion “touched by Thomas,” the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast was designed by the famed architect in 1891. The inn, which is located on the renowned St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line, will provide you with unlimited street cars passes so you can head to off to your choice of a haunted history tour at the Lafayette Cemetery, a Garden District architectural excursion or some Riverwalk shopping. And, to ease your disappointment from missing Mardi Gras, the inn will toss you a few authentic Mardi Gras beads to keep the spirit of your getaway alive.
It’s true; Fat Tuesday only comes once a year. So you can wait until 2013 to pack your best purple, gold and green wear, or head down sooner. Whatever you decide, New Orleans will be ready. Isn’t it always?
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