DeMarcus Cousins and the men's basketball team get the crowd excited in the over time of UK's win 75-74 over Mississippi State Bridgestone Arena in the SEC Finals on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Photo by Britney McIntosh
New Orleans
Distance from Lexington: 748 miles, 12 hour drive.
Stadium: New Orleans Arena, Home of NBA’s New Orleans Hornets
Capacity: 17,000
Where to go:
Bourbon Street: Need to say more?Magazine Street: For all your shopping needs.French Quarter: The trifecta of NOLA. Food, shops and music.Harrah’s Casino
Where to stay:
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter: 821 Gravier StreetCourtyard By Marriott – St. Charles Ave: 124 St. Charles AvenueSheraton New Orleans Hotel: 500 Canal StreetQuality Inn & Suites Downtown: 210 O’keefe Avenue