Old Man River

On Sunday afternoon, we decided to take the riverboat

ride down to the Battle of New Orleans site. It was a

beautiful day.

We sat near the rear of the boat, and the paddle wheel was

right outside. It was surprisingly quiet after we got underway.

Two of the first landmarks we passed were the Jax

Brewery building which houses shops and restaurants,

and Jackson Square.

This is the Domino Sugar Factory which has been

producing sugar from sugar cane for over a century.

There are lots of docks and warehouses along the bank,

and I loved the character of this one. It would make a

great watercolor!

We left the boat and toured the battlefield site. This

is the Napoleon House, a plantation house located

there at the State Park.

This is the Battle of New Orleans monument and

tourist center. After the historical presentation, we

boarded the boat and traveled upstream back into

town.

This was a relaxing and informative trip. The boat is

comfortable, with a glassed inside viewing area, and

an outside top deck. They serve food and drink, and

have music on board as well. The narration was great,

and I learned a lot about the river and history that I

did not know. And I got to photograph some views of

the river, boats, and the bank that you cannot see any

other way. So, if you are down that way, check it out.

It's a great way to spend a couple of hours away from

some of the hustle and bustle of the city!

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