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The Mississippi River
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"On the Natchez get a long island iced tea - knockout"(2 Tips)
"Laughing Lobster Restaurant across plaza from Riverwalk."(2 Tips)
"Ferry or bridge to cross into Algiers"(2 Tips)
"I wish they'd have kept the gondola from the '84 Worlds Fair."(2 Tips)
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D !December 27, 2015Mississippi means great river and truly it's one of the more important rivers of the world the fourth longest with 2,320 miles (3,730 km).Great Natural wonders reminds me how small we are.Upvote17Downvote
Venkatesh HodavdekarApril 23, 2015Had a nice peaceful view. Look out for people try to forcefully clean/polish your shoes and trying to take money off you.
Upvote6Downvote- kelli bagginsJune 8, 2012Wouldn't suggest it for a swimming spot... I wish they'd have kept the gondola from the '84 Worlds Fair. Of course, it only properly functioned about 55% of the time even when it was new! Lol!Upvote6Downvote
Gabriel HayesSeptember 28, 2015Cross the Mississippi on the Algiers ferry to get a great view of the New Orleans skyline.
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Antonello LoddoJanuary 19, 2016Great place for a sunset or full moon stroll. Trolley can bring you back to Hilton/Harrah area very quicklyUpvoteDownvote
Common scams: "I can tell you where you got those shoes." (Where you're standing = New Orleans), "I can tell you how many letters in your last name" (your last name = 12).Upvote1Downvote
Jake SmithMarch 25, 2016Great photo op if you are here with friends: it can be just you, your friends, and the mighty Mississippi!Upvote2Downvote
James BatesSeptember 27, 2016One of the greatest rivers in the world. Love the industrial v recreational mix along its banksUpvoteDownvote
CAREDecember 2, 2011The Mississippi River Delta is one of 100 places to see before they disappear. Click on the dots on the interactive map to see the other 99
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Huck and Jim arrive here everyday at 12:30 PM. Greeting them is a New Orleans tradition like no other.Upvote1Downvote
Jacqueline PadillaJune 18, 2013Ride the Free Ferry then head to Aquarium 👌 there are fun plz Ed to eat bunging jumping etc
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Christela CindyMay 26, 2014Would be nice to enjoy the river with the boat but the queue is absolutely crazy!UpvoteDownvote
Stephen LegaultOctober 18, 2014Once known as the Misi-ziibi. Not to be confused with auto corrects' "misty ziti."UpvoteDownvote
Anamaria HernandezNovember 19, 2015Take a stroll down the Riverwalk and enjoy the breeze.UpvoteDownvote
A good reminder of the development of the countryUpvoteDownvote
Michael B.August 15, 2012This is a nice place 2 go 2 & look at a river in New Orleans.UpvoteDownvote
Allen ArcadeAugust 7, 2011You might as well drop by Drago's at the Hilton while you're here!
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Alexander MyskinJanuary 12, 2016It's dirty. Tom Sawer couldn't enjoy swimming here. Sorry, Mr. Twain.
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Best place in the city to catch a nice cool breezeUpvoteDownvote
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