Travel Paddle Boats, Rolling Down the River in New Orleans

Paddle Boats, Rolling Down the River in New Orleans · **5 Likes**

My wife and I attended a Volleyball Tournament in New Orleans to watch our granddaughter's team. During off time, we had some time to do sight seeing. While walking along the Mississippi River, we saw saw two paddle boats, the Creole Queen and the City of New Orleans, which offer river cruises in the area. A few views.

**Sailor** · 03-04-2023, 03:37 PM

Nice series, Mike. I love New Orleans - I'd sure like to cruise down (or up) the river with cold beverage (incorporating generous portions of gin).

Jer

**ToddK** · 03-04-2023, 05:08 PM

Terrific shots Mike. I am with Jer. A ride on a riverboat would be great.

**MikeNArk** · 03-04-2023, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Nice series, Mike. I love New Orleans - I'd sure like to cruise down (or up) the river with cold beverage (incorporating generous portions of gin).

Jer

Thanks, Jer. That all sounds great. We did not have time to ride the river boats on this trip, but we did enjoy the sights and sounds of New Orleans.

---------- Post added 03-04-23 at 08:51 PM ----------

Originally posted by ToddK

Terrific shots Mike. I am with Jer. A ride on a riverboat would be great.

Thanks, Todd. I kind of wished that we had time to wait for the "City of New Orleans" to leave port and to photograph it out on the river. We formerly had riverboat dinner cruises on the Arkansas river in Little Rock. I would imagine that the cruises in New Orleans would be much nicer.

**eaglem** · 03-04-2023, 10:27 PM

They are certainly very ornate.

**MikeNArk** · 03-05-2023, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

They are certainly very ornate.

Thank you. Ornate is a nice description of their style. It looks like they draw plenty of passengers for the river cruise.

**Tonytee** · 03-05-2023, 03:00 PM

What an amazing series of real Americana. Nothing quite as moving as being on and viewing these Sternwheelers in the greatest city in the world, New Orleans. Many thanks for sharing.

Tonytee.

**MikeNArk** · 03-05-2023, 03:59 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

What an amazing series of real Americana. Nothing quite as moving as being on and viewing these Sternwheelers in the greatest city in the world, New Orleans. Many thanks for sharing.

Tonytee.

Thanks, Tony. Its definitely a unique place. We visited the French Quarter at night and in daylight. We now prefer the daytime visit to view the buildings. It's had been years since we had visited New Orleans. We made a trip to the Cafe du Monde for coffee and beignets, one morning.

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03-05-2023, 08:11 AM	#6
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,209 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem They are certainly very ornate. Thank you. Ornate is a nice description of their style. It looks like they draw plenty of passengers for the river cruise. Last edited by MikeNArk; 03-05-2023 at 08:22 AM.

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03-04-2023, 03:37 PM	#2
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Nice series, Mike. I love New Orleans - I'd sure like to cruise down (or up) the river with cold beverage (incorporating generous portions of gin). Jer

03-04-2023, 05:08 PM	#3
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,549	Terrific shots Mike. I am with Jer. A ride on a riverboat would be great.

03-04-2023, 07:41 PM	#4
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,209 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Nice series, Mike. I love New Orleans - I'd sure like to cruise down (or up) the river with cold beverage (incorporating generous portions of gin). Jer Thanks, Jer. That all sounds great. We did not have time to ride the river boats on this trip, but we did enjoy the sights and sounds of New Orleans. ---------- Post added 03-04-23 at 08:51 PM ---------- Originally posted by ToddK Terrific shots Mike. I am with Jer. A ride on a riverboat would be great. Thanks, Todd. I kind of wished that we had time to wait for the "City of New Orleans" to leave port and to photograph it out on the river. We formerly had riverboat dinner cruises on the Arkansas river in Little Rock. I would imagine that the cruises in New Orleans would be much nicer.

03-04-2023, 10:27 PM	#5
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,159	They are certainly very ornate.

03-05-2023, 03:00 PM	#7
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,502	What an amazing series of real Americana. Nothing quite as moving as being on and viewing these Sternwheelers in the greatest city in the world, New Orleans. Many thanks for sharing. Tonytee.

03-05-2023, 03:59 PM	#8
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,209 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee What an amazing series of real Americana. Nothing quite as moving as being on and viewing these Sternwheelers in the greatest city in the world, New Orleans. Many thanks for sharing. Tonytee. Thanks, Tony. Its definitely a unique place. We visited the French Quarter at night and in daylight. We now prefer the daytime visit to view the buildings. It's had been years since we had visited New Orleans. We made a trip to the Cafe du Monde for coffee and beignets, one morning.