Your Guide to Things to Do in New Orleans

07 Take a Ride on Steamboat Natchez

The Mississippi riverfront, especially during the humid summers of New Orleans, is a hub of activity. The area, hosting the annual 'French Quarter Festival,' attracts global visitors. A ride on the Steamboat Natchez offers a nostalgic journey, reminiscent of a time when steamships were the lifelines of the Mississippi, carrying cotton, fostering gambling, and spreading jazz.