Things To Do: New Orleans

Mardi Gras in New Orleans ends on Tuesday - so what else is there to do?  Lots.

Food is definitely a big reason to roam around city, and there is plenty of history to view too.  We have mapped three lists to help you decide what to do, and where to go:

• New York Times - 36 Hours - New Orleans
• Msnbc.com - 15 things you didn't know about New Orleans
• Food Network - Diners, Drive-ins & Dives

You don't have to wait for Mardi Gras to visit New Orleans, and considering how much there is to do, it's going to take more than one trip to see it all.
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Things To Do: Super Bowl XLVI and Indianapolis

The Super Bowl is February 5th, and this year Indianapolis IN is hosting the game at Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts.  If you're going there to watch the game, or just to hang out at the NFL Experience, you may want something to do before or after the game.

Here at Where's URL we are big fans of Guy Fieri and his Diners, Drive-ins and Dives show on the Food Network, and Guy has visited seven local restaurants on his show.  We've mapped them for you, plus some unique attractions around Indianapolis that would be worth your time.

For instance, a short walk from Lucas Oil Stadium is White River State Park, which contains the NCAA Hall of Champions Museum, Indiana State Museum, an IMAX Theater and more. They even offer a park pass.  Check our map for more attractions.  Ready, Set, HIKE!

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References:

• Visit Indy - Official Tourism Site of Indianapolis
• The Indianapolis Star (largest Indianapolis newspaper)
• IndyGo - Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation
• Indianapolis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**UPDATE**
We've added some of the places the USATODAY article "Indianapolis revs up for Super Bowl" mentions.

Follow The Food Celebs To: Indianapolis IN

Love watching the Food Network shows like Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate?  How about the Travel Channel food show Man v Food? It's time to follow these professional foodies and try out some of the restaurants they have visited...

If you look at the map of Indianapolis IN there is an interesting resemblance between the surrounding I-465 highway and the racetrack of the Indianapolis Speedway.  Coincidence?

There is lots to ponder about this vibrant midwest metro area, and plenty to do in addition to sampling the variety of food visited by the food celebs.

We've mapped out just a small sample of the things to do and places to go around Indianapolis, and you can certainly find more on our Attraction Map (tab at top) as well as at Visit Indy, the official tourism site of Indianapolis.

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The Guy Fieri Effect: San Diego

Guy Fieri has an effect on people, especially when it comes to food.  He makes food look good, and delicious. And since he does that in front of a large TV audience, people take notice, and want to experience the same food. That's the Guy Fieri effect.

The San Diego Union-Tribune looked into this effect on eight county restaurants Guy visited for his Diners, Drive-ins and Dives show.  The response was so overwhelming that three of the restaurants have opened up second locations, and it's easy to tell when a rerun has been on (hint: they get even more crowded).

Guy is a busy guy these days, what with his Food Network shows, a game show, and his own restaurants too.  But for local restaurant owners his biggest effect is when he comes to town, hungry, and with his sense of wonder for local versions of food.

Want to experience the Guy Fieri effect?  Use our TV Food Show Restaurants map to find the nearest restaurant.

Things To Do: Seattle WA

Seattle is known by many nicknames, including the official one (Emerald City) and Jet City (Boeing's influence), and residents are known as Seattleites.

While you can't see all of Seattle in one day, the New York Times has taken a stab at finding a good amount of things to do in a day and a half in their article "36 Hours in Seattle".  We have also added the places they covered in a 2007 article called "Seattle’s New Food Market", which is mainly at the Melrose Market.

Speaking of food, if you're a fan of TV food shows like Diners, Drive-ins and Dives and  Man v Food, then look for the Food Network and Travel Channel map icons for places that have been visited by these and other shows.

And in case you're looking for more to do, we have added the attractions covered by CityPASS, which provides multi-day attraction passes at a discount.

Zoom the map out and around to see all the places.

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Follow The Food Celebs To: Santa Fe

Love watching the Food Network shows like Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate?  How about the Travel Channel food show Man v Food? It's time to follow these professional foodies and try out some of the restaurants they have visited...

If you were to guess where the oldest continuously occupied public building in the U.S. was, would you guess Santa Fe New Mexico? It is, and that gives you an idea of how much rich history there is to enjoy in Santa Fe.

There's a lot to see and do, so we're just showing you the basics (i.e. food, sleep & attractions).  Check out the Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau for more.

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Follow The Food Celebs To: Las Vegas

Love watching the Food Network shows like Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate?  How about the Travel Channel food show Man v Food?  It's time to follow these professional foodies and try out some of the restaurants they visited...

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Las Vegas is a wonder to visit, and like other big destinations you can't see all of it in one visit.  Besides gambling and gawking, the shows are probably what define Las Vegas the most, so we'll show you a few of the most notable ones to consider in between eating where the food celebs have eaten.

Look below the map for even more activity suggestions.
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All Las Vegas Shows:

VegasTickets.com has been in business for over 20 years serving tickets to the hottest shows in Las Vegas at VegasTickets.com.

Attraction Passes:

The Las Vegas Explorer Pass includes three events from our list of top Las Vegas shows, tours, nightlife, dining, and attractions for one low pre-paid price. You'll save up to 50% off compared to regular admission prices.

Activity Passes:

VISITicket.com now offers two exciting passes in Las Vegas that provide visitors with instant access to all the top things to do in Las Vegas including the best Las Vegas restaurants, the top Las Vegas attractions, and the most exciting Las Vegas Tours.  See what the Las Vegas Power Pass and Las Vegas MealTicket passes offer.

Nearby Activities:

Grand Canyon Tour Company offers the BEST tours at the BEST price from Las Vegas.

Bookings For Everything:

As one of the market leaders for Las Vegas, BestOfVegas.com offers you highly competitive rates on hotel rooms, show tickets, and much more. Ranging from small economy hotels to luxury hotels, from the hottest shows in town to the best deals you can find on smaller shows, from Las Vegas Strip tours to exciting tours of the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon, from Nightclub VIP Passes to Bottle Service reservations, and so much MORE, BestOfVegas.com provides you with nothing but the best!

Sunset - California’s New Wine Trail

Sunset Magazine, which shares the best of life in the West, has put together something unique in an article called "California’s New Wine Trail", which is a wine trail you can walk in Sonoma County.

If you're going to be in the area, we decided to add more places of interest, like restaurants that have been visiting by the Food Network shows Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate.  And if you want to stay the night, we have a large selection of B&B's and inns to choose from.

Zoom the map out to see more places to eat and stay.

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Follow The Food Celebs To: Los Angeles

Love watching the Food Network shows like Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate?  How about the Travel Channel food show Man v Food?  It's time to follow these professional foodies and try out some of the restaurants they visited...

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How appropriate to have food celebs in Los Angeles, the "Entertainment Capital of the World", where you bump into celebs of all types just about everywhere.

With so much to do, our guide needs to expand a little, so look below the map to read more about the sports and attractions that L.A. also has to offer, and click on "View Larger Map" to get a better view of everything.


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With so much to do in L.A., you may want to use attraction passes to spend less and see more.  Look for the  icon to find attractions covered by the Smart Destinations Go Los Angeles Card and the SoCal Theme Park Pass, which includes attractions outside of L.A. like the San Diego Zoo.


The Los Angeles area hosts three "Big Four" sports - for MLB the Los Angeles Dodgers (NL) and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (AL), for the NBA the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers, and for the NHL the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks.  As of 2010 Los Angeles is the largest city in the U.S. without a professional football team.

Follow The Food Celebs To: Austin

Love watching the Food Network shows like Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate?  How about the Travel Channel food show Man v Food?  It's time to follow these professional foodies and try out some of the restaurants they visited -

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"Keep Austin Weird" should tell you something about Austin Texas, and that would be that Austin is not mainstream. The largest city in the U.S. without a franchise in a major professional sports league, Austin is large in arts and culture.  Comedy, theater, opera, symphony, night clubs, film, music festivals - Austin has a lot going on.

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