There is so much to do in New Orleans, from the city's Creole and Cajun cuisine, riverboat cruises up and down the Mississippi River, to simply enjoying the jazz that is inherent to the region. Take a lazy ride down the Mississippi in an authentic paddlewheel riverboat for a Creole buffet, and enjoy a meal at one of New Orleans' famous restaurants, such as Luvi Restaurant, Commander's Palace, Mr. B's, La Petite Grocery, Galatoire's or Brennan's! Your New Orleans adventure culminates during your demonstration class at the New Orleans School of Cooking, where you'll learn the basics of food, folklore and Louisiana cooking!

You have three fantastic options for accommodations around the grand city of New Orleans, each offering a unique experience. Step into timeless hospitality at the elegant Windsor Court Hotel, where you'll find a superb art collection of paintings and sculptures dating back to the 17th century, and an impressive list of awards. Laissez le bon temps rouler (Let the good times roll) at the fully restored and completely renovated Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, which is adjacent to famed Bourbon Street within walking distance of the city's most popular attractions. Or experience one of the most unique New Orleans hotels in the French Quarter, the Maison Dupuy, an upscale New Orleans icon that beckons you to relax amongst a distinct mixture of history and luxury.

Savor two exceptional Southern dinners during your stay! Step aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen and cruise into the night as you enjoy a lavish Creole buffet. On a different night, bring your appetite for dinner at some of New Orleans' finest restaurants! Commander's Palace has been a New Orleans landmark since the 1880s, where modern New Orleans cooking meets haute Creole, creating succulent cuisine with the flavor of distinctive Louisiana. Chef Hao Gong showcases his artistic flair with the creation of his playful and soulful dishes at Luvi, which is the place to go for Chinese & Japanese dishes prepared with a twist, making it a truly unique NOLA gem! James Beard Award-winning Chef Justin Devillier puts his creative spin on traditional New Orleans cuisine in his restaurant, La Petite Grocery, where you'll find much-loved dishes like Turtle Bolognese and Blue Crab Beignets. Internationally renowned Galatoire's Restaurant is the award-winning recipe of Jean Galatoire, who brought the recipes and traditions inspired by the familial dining style of France to America. Find old-world elegance at Brennan's Restaurant, which is a New Orleans tradition since 1946. The innovative Creole menu borrows influences from French and Spanish ancestry with modern updates and distinct seasonal offerings.

The entertaining demonstration class at the New Orleans School of Cooking is held in a renovated molasses warehouse, built in the early 1800s in the heart of the French Quarter. The popular lunch class includes generous samplings of the demonstrated items as well as recipes, coffee, iced tea and beer.