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BEST WESTERN Inn
1918 W Highway 30, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737-5111Phone: 225/647-2001 | Fax: 225/647-7604
Experience Southern hospitality at the BEST WESTERN Inn of Gonzales, the charm of a small town with the convenience of two large cities, Baton Rogue and New Orleans. Enjoy the French Cajun culture in the Bayou Country on the Mississippi. Our attentive staff and comfortable rooms will make your visit a pleasurable experience. Our inn is located within a few miles of area chemical plants.
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
Among the nation's premier Flamenco and Spanish dance companies, Flamenco Vivo upholds the purity of this dance. In Baton Rouge.
Mandeville's "Krewe of Eve" Parade, Covington's "Krewe of Olympia" parade & the "Krewe of Orpheus" parade in New Orleans.
The Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour. 8pm at the New Orleans Arena.
Mardi Gras Day in Eunice includes a variety of family events and activities downtown while the Courir is parading through the Prairie.
Celebrate Mardi Gras in The Big Easy.
Mardi Gras in Downtown Crowley at the City Hall.
Professional artists lead classes and workshops in sketching, painting, pottery, music, film. In Baton Rouge.
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Covington.
Gonzales Roughstock Shootout - Bull Riding, Bucking Broncos and Barrel Racing 7 - 9pm.
March 2012
Repticon presents an exciting Reptile Show – Sat. 10am5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. In Gonzales.
Premier Scrapbooking Event in Mandeville at the Castine Center.
The 32nd Annual Louisiana Sportsmen's Show is Louisiana's original sport fishing, hunting and boat show. In Gonzales.
An all day event in New Roads. Festivities include Antique Cars, Trucks, Food, Music, Arts, & Crafts, and Antique Shopping.
A unique country fair featuring live music, food, carnival rides, Jambalaya Cook-Off, and more. In New Roads.
Cheer on your favorite basketball team during the tournaments. In Madisonville.
Watch college basketball at its best! In New Orleans.
April 2012
Have fun at the largest free festival in the state. In Ponchatoula.
Featuring native crafts, exhibits, live music, parade, antiques, food booths and arts and crafts. In Washington.
At the Louisiana State Penitentiary, in Angola.
For 38 years, Greece on the Bayou has served as a Greek cultural festival in New Orleans.
Celebrate the 26th Festival International de Louisiane in historic Downtown Lafayette.
Listen to great Jazz music, food and crafts during the festival. In New Orleans.
Have fun during this spring festival in LaPlace.
May 2012
In Downtown Baton Rouge.
Car show and crawfish cook off, in Rayne.
Discover the best food and wine in New Orleans. Don’t miss this premier foodie event, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2012.
The 44th Annual Jambalaya Festival is one of the largest festivals in the state. In Gonzales.
In Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
June 2012
Join in the fun during this festival weekend highlighting the city's great spices and music.
Festival fun in Rayne.
Sponsored by LSU, Baton Rouge Area Chamber, East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President's Office and the Baton Rouge Area.
Join in the festival fun in Ville Platte.
July 2012
At the Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville.
A celebration of contemporary African-American music and culture, the annual Essence Music Festival, in New Orleans.
At Pelican Park in Mandeville.
Music festival featuring the finest in Swamp Pop & South Louisiana Music benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In Gonzales.
At Pelican Park in Mandeville.
Friday night speaker and wine and cheese. Saturday biologist will band Hummingbirds. In St. Francisville.
August 2012
Enjoy the end of summer while strolling our small town streets, shopping, eating and enjoying the music. In St. Francisville.
September 2012
Delicious barbecue is just one of the Southwest Louisiana treats you will find at the Carlyss Cajun Bons Temps Festival. In Carlyss.
Saturday State Championship BBQ Contest, come taste the best BBQ in the South, live music and more. In Port Allen.
We have many family events including a talent contest, spelling bee, art contest, balloon rides, carnival rides, pony rides. In Baker.
October 2012
Celebrate fall in the antique district in Denham Springs.
Fun times in Sulphur.
A re-enactment of the mid-evil knights fighting the sevendreaded enemies of Cotton. In Ville Platte.
Nearby Attractions:
List All LA AttractionsBourbon Street
Once the main drag of New Orleans, Bourbon Street stretches across the length of the French Quarter. Known as the epicenter of the party, Bourbon Street has been entertaining New Orleans guests and residents since the early 1700s. Visitors flock to Upper Bourbon Street, especially during celebrations such as Mardi Gras, for famous taverns, bars and watering holes. Spend time at some legendary Bourbon Street hangouts such as the Cat's Meow, Razzoo and Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop.
Shopping is yet another attraction of this well-known stretch of road. Stop in at tourist shops or restaurants featuring local Creole and Cajun cuisine. After the party, head to the Best Western hotel in the French Quarter of New Orleans for some well-deserved sleep.
French Market
A staple of the French Quarter, the French Market is a lively gathering of goods and groceries nearly two centuries old. Neighboring the Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, the market is a stopping point along the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. Browse through hundreds of vendor booths selling everything from souvenirs of New Orleans to fresh produce and fashion.
Stop by the New Orleans Visitor Center, the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, or stop in for coffee and Beignets at Café du Monde. The French Market also hosts a number of festivities, so check the calendar for when you're in town, and check into the Best Western hotel in the French Quarter.
Harrah's New Orleans
Settled in the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown New Orleans, Harrah's New Orleans is the casino of the Big Easy. This casino houses over 2,000 slot machines and more than 90 game tables, as well as many eateries and gift shops. Harrah's New Orleans also brings the streets of Crescent City inside, as you'll notice with the impressive Mardi Gras theme.
Harrah's New Orleans gives visitors convenient access to nearby attractions, including the French Quarter with its famed Bourbon Street and French Market. Harrah's also neighbors a Best Western hotel in downtown New Orleans, so hit a few tables, then hit the sack.
Haunted History Tours
Looking for a thrill during your trip to New Orleans? The Haunted History Tours of the French Quarter is your answer. Choose from ghost tours, vampire tours, and voodoo tours set in the after hours of the Vieux Carré. Tours in the Quarter meet at Rev. Zombie's Voodoo Shop - less than a mile south from the Best Western hotel in the French Quarter.
Test your nerves by touring the dark streets of New Orleans' oldest neighborhood, and hear of the spirits of the Big Easy. Haunted History Tours stem outside of the Quarter as well, so check out Haunted Garden District Tours and Cemetery History Tours.
Jackson Square
A National Historic Landmark since 1960, Jackson Square has been an icon of the French Quarter and central New Orleans for two centuries. This open-air courtyard is home to artists, shops, eateries and street performers all ready to impress. Named after President Andrew Jackson, visitors may admire the likeness of President Jackson on horseback, or visit the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo Museum, and the Presbytère Museum.
Stop in for lunch or dinner at Muriel's in Jackson Square - with the ideal contemporary creole menu for a taste of authentic New Orleans. This historic structure allows guests to choose from the bistro, the balcony, the courtyard bar and the séance area for you mystery fans. After dinner, check in to one of two Best Western hotels in the French Quarter, and enjoy the rest of your stay in New Orleans.
Magazine Street
A major avenue in of New Orleans, Magazine Street follows the Mississippi River through the central part of the city and the French Quarter. Magazine Street becomes Decatur Street once it hits the Vieux Carré, and passes past Audubon Park housing Audubon Zoo in uptown New Orleans.
Enjoy your time along Magazine Street and the many area attractions. Rest comfortably with Best Western hotels while visiting New Orleans, where you'll find convenient access to the must-sees of the Quarter.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Jazz up your trip to New Orleans. Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, commonly referred to as Jazz Fest, lights up the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots with music, food and shopping. Taking place the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May, previous headliners have included Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and Ella Fitzgerald.
Have fun in New Orleans, as you browse through the crafts of artisans from around the world, or sample the treats of local creole cuisine. With a multitude of Best Western hotels in the New Orleans metropolitan areas, you won't have a far drive after the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Old U.S. Mint
Set on the edge of the French Quarter, the Old U.S. Mint, otherwise known as the New Orleans Mint, was first established in the mid 19th century. Listed as a National Historic Landmark and neighboring the famed French Market, the mint is currently a sector of the Louisiana State Museum, and is open to the public. Visitors not only get to enjoy the exhibits of this cultural center, but the fact they are standing in the oldest structure that was formerly a U.S. Mint.
Visit the Old U.S. Mint from Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Guests may also check out the Louisiana Historical Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. After exploring this important structure, check into the nearby Best Western hotel in the French Quarter during your stay in New Orleans.
Saint Louis Cathedral
Keeping watch over Jackson Square, the St. Louis Cathedral is an icon of New Orleans and the French Quarter. First constructed in the early 1700s, the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France has been rebuilt and remodeled over the centuries to become this easily recognized landmark of the Vieux Carré. Open to the public, visitors may admire the tranquil inner setting of the cathedral, especially its scenic painted ceiling.
Take a self-guided tour of the neighboring Old Ursuline Convent, or browse through two gift shops onsite. Once you're done checking out the grounds, check into the Best Western hotel in the French Quarter of New Orleans - set within walking distance from the St. Louis Cathedral.
Satchmo Summer Fest
One of the most prominent jazz festivals in New Orleans, and even the world, the Satchmo Summer Fest commemorates the one, the only Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. Since 2001, Armstrong's 100th birthday, the streets of the French Quarter has filled with attendees of this beloved celebration. Hosted at the Old U.S. Mint neighboring the French Market, the Satchmo Summer Fest is three days of hot food, and even hotter jazz.
Check out the exhibits, seminars and mini-parades of the festival, then fill up on all famed creole cuisine that only New Orleans can provide. Check into one of many Best Western hotels in New Orleans, and make sure you attend all three days of the Satchmo Summer Fest.
