Early Monday morning, the long-awaited Amtrak Mardi Gras Service officially opens to the public with its inaugural three-car train rolling out of downtown Mobile at 6:30 a.m.

Its final destination? The heart of the Crescent City, where jazz and jambalaya await.

This new service links Mobile to New Orleans with scenic stops in Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport, and Bay St. Louis , pulling into Union Passenger Terminal by 10:13 a.m. Whether you’re chasing the buzz of Bourbon Street or looking to explore quieter corners of the city, the train drops you right in the middle of it all and steps from streetcars, iconic museums, and unforgettable food.

New Orleans and its reputation as a tourist destination is long rooted in the eclectic French Quarter and the raucous Bourbon Street. A taxi or r

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