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The Carousel Piano Bar
The Carousel Piano Bar and Lounge in New Orleans
By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Jul 29, 2004
The famous Carousel Piano Bar and Lounge, located at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, features a 25-seat bar (see picture) that revolves around the room powered by a one-quarter horsepower motor. The bar overlooks the Royal Street in the famous French Quarter and is a must-see on you New Orleans vacation.
The revolving bar was originally installed in 1949; the current carousel top was added in 1992 during a renovation. The ceiling is laced with fiber optics to create a night sky illusion complete with a shooting star at regular intervals.
If drinking while turning around in a circle is not for you, sit in the adjoining room with live piano music. You may also be interested to know that Vieux Carre Cocktail and The Goody were invented at the Carousel bar.
If you need a place to stay while in New Orleans, the Hotel Monteleone is a grand hotel with 573 guest rooms and a rooftop pool. You can also visit our New Orleans vacation page and browse more things to see and do in the city.
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