If you feel like airfare to the embarkation port is impeding you to go on a Mississippi cruise, consider leaving from the Gulf of Mexico. The two main Gulf Coast cities are now increasingly offering cruise departures up the Mississippi. Galveston and New Orleans are not only close and Mississippi cruise vacationers; these are great but lesser-known American cities worth a visit in their own right.
Galveston is a lovely place to start on a Mississippi cruise, being a short drive from Houston, and an interesting sight in its own way. It already was a bustling port city on the 19th century, and was an arriving point to many immigrants to the country.
Galveston is blessed with several beaches, nice fishing spots in the surroundings, so before you go on that Mississippi cruise you can partake in local water sports. As for food, sea fare such as shrimp is very good, preferable to Tex Mex, which is more common in Texas's landlocked areas. As for sights, don't miss out on Moody Gardens, which includes a butterfly zoo, and extensive gardens.
New Orleans's weather is similar to Galveston's, but apart from that the cities are fundamentally different. New Orleans mostly below sea level, and built on the two shores of the river, a perfect Mississippi cruise embarking point. Recent hurricanes notwithstanding, much of New Orleans is back open for business.
Actually, by contributing to the New Orleans economy by visiting it before leaving on a Mississippi cruise, you will be doing a worthy thing. And a couple of days spent in the city will be a thing to remember.
The French Quarter is the most famous area, and it's where most sights are, where the best restaurants congregate, and where you will spend most of your time. It's also the best place to buy some necessities for your Mississippi cruise.
Food options are also wide-ranging and will enthrall you if you are of the gourmet type. You will find a wide range of options, from highbrow oysters to the more low-key local takeaway snack, the muffaletta, an Italian-originated sandwich on an olive bread base. Both may be also served during a Mississippi cruise lunch.
As for local specialties, Creole and Cajun cuisines are the staple in New Orleans and also common on a Mississippi cruise. You'll notice that they are pretty different approaches to food. Creole food is Europeanized in taste, and uses lots of wine, butter, thick sauces, enjoy pastries and is the backbone of local fancy dining.
Cajun cuisine is lighter than Creole, and it's also spicier due to African influences, and it features lots of exotic preparations such as alligator stew and turtle soup, all inspired by the availability of these meats in the delta. Prepare to be offered these recipes on your Mississippi cruise too!
As for some safety tips: summer and even mid-season (spring, autumn) can get very hot both in Galveston and in New Orleans, so wear your walking shoes and take sunscreen and a hat. Also, don't leave your valuables unguarded before leaving for that Mississippi cruise!
Galveston is a lovely place to start on a Mississippi cruise, being a short drive from Houston, and an interesting sight in its own way. It already was a bustling port city on the 19th century, and was an arriving point to many immigrants to the country.
Galveston is blessed with several beaches, nice fishing spots in the surroundings, so before you go on that Mississippi cruise you can partake in local water sports. As for food, sea fare such as shrimp is very good, preferable to Tex Mex, which is more common in Texas's landlocked areas. As for sights, don't miss out on Moody Gardens, which includes a butterfly zoo, and extensive gardens.
New Orleans's weather is similar to Galveston's, but apart from that the cities are fundamentally different. New Orleans mostly below sea level, and built on the two shores of the river, a perfect Mississippi cruise embarking point. Recent hurricanes notwithstanding, much of New Orleans is back open for business.
Actually, by contributing to the New Orleans economy by visiting it before leaving on a Mississippi cruise, you will be doing a worthy thing. And a couple of days spent in the city will be a thing to remember.
The French Quarter is the most famous area, and it's where most sights are, where the best restaurants congregate, and where you will spend most of your time. It's also the best place to buy some necessities for your Mississippi cruise.
Food options are also wide-ranging and will enthrall you if you are of the gourmet type. You will find a wide range of options, from highbrow oysters to the more low-key local takeaway snack, the muffaletta, an Italian-originated sandwich on an olive bread base. Both may be also served during a Mississippi cruise lunch.
As for local specialties, Creole and Cajun cuisines are the staple in New Orleans and also common on a Mississippi cruise. You'll notice that they are pretty different approaches to food. Creole food is Europeanized in taste, and uses lots of wine, butter, thick sauces, enjoy pastries and is the backbone of local fancy dining.
Cajun cuisine is lighter than Creole, and it's also spicier due to African influences, and it features lots of exotic preparations such as alligator stew and turtle soup, all inspired by the availability of these meats in the delta. Prepare to be offered these recipes on your Mississippi cruise too!
As for some safety tips: summer and even mid-season (spring, autumn) can get very hot both in Galveston and in New Orleans, so wear your walking shoes and take sunscreen and a hat. Also, don't leave your valuables unguarded before leaving for that Mississippi cruise!
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