Based on the novel by Anne Rice, Interview with the Vampire sees a vampire tell his life story, with all the ups and downs, love and lust for blood. It's one of the most iconic films to portray New Orleans but also featured San Francisco, London, and Paris. Lestat, played by Tom Cruise, takes a mortal under his wing and offers him the chance to live forever as a vampire. … [Read more...] about Interview with a Vampire Filming Locations to Visit
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Weekend Guide to St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
The towns along the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, in St. Tammany Parish, have been a getaway for residents of New Orleans since the 1800s. During those days, they traveled by steamboats and stayed in large resorts or their "vacation homes," enjoying the spring water to cure their ailments. Today these communities are an easy day trip from New Orleans or a weekend … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
The South’s Best Rails to Trails Paths
Rail lines once connected much of the South, from Flagler's train down the length of Florida to the Amtrak Crescent Line that still runs in a curve down the coast to New Orleans. But what happens when these tracks are no longer in use? Many communities have converted them to rails-to-trails paths, public spaces with parks, restaurants, and access to public transportation … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Rails to Trails Paths
Double Jeopardy Filming Locations to Visit
In Double Jeopardy, a woman wakes up covered in blood with her husband missing and is convicted of killing him. After doing her time in prison, she gets out and realizes she can track him down and get revenge without being tried again. Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, and Bruce Greenwood star in the film. A majority of filming took place in the Vancouver, Canada area, … [Read more...] about Double Jeopardy Filming Locations to Visit
Where to See Live Music in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana, has a rich history of music, especially when it comes to jazz. On any given street, visitors can hear the familiar notes of trumpets and trombones. Countless artists are associated with the city, including Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, and Trombone Shorty. But the buskers are just the beginning of the city's music scene. Dozens of bars and venues span … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in New Orleans, Louisiana
