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Louisiana
Plantations
and Quilts
NEW ORLEANS | BATON ROUGE | ORIGINAL SEWING & QUILT EXPO
MAY 3 – 9, 2024
$2395 Per Person/Double Occupancy I + $700 Additional/Single Occupancy
Oak Alley Plantation
Arkansas
Mississippi
Texas
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE NEW ORLEANS – TOUR BEGINS
Touch down in the heart of the Crescent City and
find your haven in our relaxing hotel. Once settled,
join your Tour Manager and fellow quilt-lovers at our
evening kick-off Welcome Meeting. Get to know
your travel companions over shared stories of your
quilting passions and experiences.
Slidell
Oak Alley Plantation
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
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DAY 2 ORIGINAL SEWING & QUILT EXPO
Enjoy a hearty Southern breakfast, then set your
sights on attending the Original Sewing & Quilt
Expo. Immerse yourself in a quilt-lover’s paradise
— explore displays of intricate quilts, participate in
workshops and classes, attend stage presentations,
demonstrations, fashion shows, costume contests,
and more! Spend your day delighting in the Expo,
then regroup in the evening to share your discoveries
and enjoy dinner on your own. As you retire for the
night, reflect on the inspiration gleaned from the
day’s creative flurry.B
DAY 3 NEW ORLEANS
Begin your day with a Panoramic City Tour of New
Orleans. Soak in the vibrant culture and rich history
as you weave through the iconic French Quarter,
Garden District, Treme, and the 9th Ward.
Experience the vibe of the Big Easy in lively Jackson
Square, where you’ll savor the aroma of fresh chicory
coffee and buttery beignets wafting from Cafe Du
Monde. Afterward, indulge in a leisurely lunch and
souvenir shopping in the bustling French Quarter.
Later, visit Mes Amis Quilt Shop to browse
exquisite quilting cottons before winding down for
the evening, inspired by the city’s unique tapestry
of art, music, and culture. B
DAY 4 NEW ORLEANS – BATON ROUGE
Depart for Baton Rouge and prepare yourself for
a journey back in time with a guided tour of the
opulent Houmas House Estate, a sugarcane
plantation from the 1800s. Revel in the grandeur
of the antebellum mansion and its collection of
rare artwork and artifacts. You’ll have time to visit
the gift shop or grab a quick bite to eat before
departing for Baton Rouge. Once there, explore
the rich history of the Bayou State with a guided
tour of the historic Old State Capitol building.
