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NEW YEAR ’ S IN
NOLA
Baby New Year descends from atop Jax Brewery at Jackson Square , partygoers fill the balconies of Bourbon Street , and steamboats packed with dancing couples sway beneath the glittering fireworks over the Mississippi . Welcome to the big night in the Big Easy .
For all the glitz and glam in a classic New Orleans setting , head to Arnaud ’ s in the heart of the French Quarter . Considered the most beautiful dining room in the city , this institution has been serving up refined Creole-inspired cuisine for over a century . The real draw , however , is its James Beard award-winning bar . Get festive with their signature French 75 — an elegant mix of Courvoisier VS , sugar , lemon juice , and Moët & Chandon Champagne — for the perfect New Year ’ s toast .
If you ’ re looking for something of a faster pace , no place in the city embodies the spirit of New Orleans like the iconic Preservation Hall . This world-famous jazz launchpad hosts the annual Hall Lang Syne celebration . Tickets to the guaranteed-to-sell-out party include access to the historical hall , a Champagne toast in the charming open courtyard , and a night of soul-stirring melodies performed live by the greatest original jazz ensemble in the world . Even better , proceeds from the event support the nonprofit Preservation Hall Foundation . Start the year with a celebration of traditional jazz and contribute to preserving its heritage for generations to come .
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TOP : ENTRANCE TO ARNAUD ’ S MIDDLE : BOURBON STREET IN NOLA BOTTOM LEFT : DRINKS AT ARNAUD ’ S
PARTNER ’ S POV
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For the ultimate New Year ’ s getaway , guests book our Presidential Suite , which overlooks the Mississippi River . We deliver a special NYE dinner en suite — complete with the finest Champagne , caviar , and chocolates — while our guests relax with stunning views and a ‘ private ’ fireworks display over the river . If the Presidential Suite is already booked , request a Club Level River View Suite , where you can avoid the crowds , catch the fireworks display , and sip Champagne at midnight from the comfort of your own room .”
THEA WALL WINDSOR COURT HOTEL
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