The latter is a lesser-visited area with white-sand beaches, fresh crawfish and walkable seaside towns, all easily accessible from stations along the line. The train was originally launched in and its rebirth comes after an almost year hiatus due to damage wrought by Hurricane Katrina, which destroyed miles of track and several bridges in Residents campaigned to bring the train back and the revitalisation project has been led by the Southern Rail Commission, in conjunction with local cities and tourism organisations.
The train will run twice a day, once in the morning and evening in each direction, meaning travellers already headed to New Orleans for Creole culture, jazz bars and sugar-dusted beignets will be able to head out on a day trip to Mobile or any of the Mississippi city stops along the route. These include the small town of Bay St Louis, with its sweeping, butter-coloured beach, and Biloxi, known for its seafood, from where shrimping trips run.
The train will also have a dining car serving Southern food for on-board meals. Preservation Hall , New Orleans The Big Easy is synonymous with jazz and this restored historic venue βwhich has hosted many local legends β is one of the most authentic spots for enjoying the genre.
It was founded in along with the house Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which still performs several minute upbeat sold-out shows every night of the week. It has a saltwater pool and a stylish cocktail lounge.
Three hundred years of carnival history is crammed into this small museum inside a historic Alabama mansion. Highlights include black-and-white photos of past carnivals and a vast collection of colourful parade costumes dating back to the s.
