ACEC Research Institute's "Best of Your State" Silent Auction
Sunday, October 20 - Tuesday, October 22
ACEC MO’s from around the country have submitted baskets showcasing what makes their state the best state ever. Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on unique experiences, vintage wines, golf, memorabilia and much more. Items are on display outside of the General Session. room.
Antiquing thru the French Quarter Walking Tour
Monday, October 21, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
$40.00 per person
As a port city with a rich and diverse culture, New Orleans has collected the treasures of French explorers, Spanish pirates, English merchants, river boatsmen and more for over 300 years. Whether you are a serious collector or a casual shopper, the antique shops in the French Quarter offer treasures from museum-quality art, furniture, jewelry and beyond, to fit any style, budget or passion.
Our Antiques Tour Guide will lead you on a walking tour through some of the most interesting and elegant shops on Chartres Street and Royal Street, named by Travel Channel as the "World's Best Street for Antiquing." This tour includes a significant amount of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Tour tickets can be purchased through the online registration. If you have already registered, you can add tours by logging into your ACEC account and selecting the 2024 Fall Conference under "My Events", and then selecting "Add Sessions"
Private Airboat Swamp Tour
Tuesday, October 22, 9:45 am – 1:30 pm
$270.00 per person
Come face to face with Louisiana's wildlife and exotic plant life with a thrilling Airboat Swamp Tour. Experience Cajun air conditioning aboard a 450 horsepower airboat as your captain, a native of the area, offers a colorful history of the Cajun way of life. You'll encounter alligators, snakes and other native creatures while touring their neighborhood along these pristine ancient waterways.
Tour tickets can be purchased through the online registration. If you have already registered, you can add tours by logging into your ACEC account and selecting the 2024 Fall Conference under "My Events", and then selecting "Add Sessions"