To all our guests: Francine has passed and the only hurricanes left are the ones to drink. We cannot wait to see everyone!
Carolyn & Josh
To all our guests: Francine has passed and the only hurricanes left are the ones to drink. We cannot wait to see everyone!
Carolyn & Josh
Places to see and things to do:
The French Quarter is the center of the city and home to jazz music, breathtaking balconies, fantastic food and plenty of drinking!
Jackson Square
Jackson Square is the center of French quarter, live musicians, street artist, entertainers.
The best view of Jackson square is from across the street at Washington Artillery Park. Climb the stairs to see the Mississippi River with the Mississippi River bridge in the background. Turn around and you have the best picture worthy view of Jackson square with St. Louis Cathedral as your backdrop.
Buggy Rides of the French Quarter located in front of Jackson Square. Unique tour of the streets of the French Quarter where notable landmarks are pointed out.
St. Louis cathedral. The oldest cathedral in the US. Beautiful outside and even more breathtaking inside. Free to enter and worth a visit.
Café Du Monde
Cafe Du Monde on Decatur St. (across from Jackson square). Home of the original New Orleans Beignets (pronounced Ben-yayz). Don’t let the line sway you, it moves quickly and it is worth the wait. Our personal favorite is an order of beignets and a frozen Cafe Au Lait!
French Market
The French Market shopping. Originally a Native American trading post with the French. It is the Oldest market of its kind in the US and spans 6 blocks. Here you will find a little bit of everything for everyone. Local cuisine, snow-balls, daiquiris, pralines, local art, voodoo dolls, souvenirs and so much more!
Audubon Aquarium
Recently renovated and opened. Voted one of the top 5 aquariums! Also home to the new Audubon Insectarium with wonderful Butterfly gardens.
The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum is located in the Warehouse district. The museum is on a six-acre campus, where 5 soaring pavilions house historical exhibits. Visitors are taken on a tour of every theater of the war, including a D-Day exhibit (The history of the Higgins Boat designed and built in New Orleans), Sherman and Stuart Tanks, aircraft’s and so much more. A must see for any history fan!
Mardi Gras World
Mardi Gras World, located on the Port of the Mississippi River, is a museum dedicated to Mardi Gras. Visitors can tour the 300,000 Sq. Ft. working warehouse where floats are made for Mardi Gras.
Garden District
The Garden District is home to ancient oak trees, the St. Charles Streetcar (the green one) line, stunning homes, Audubon Park , Loyola and Tulane Universities.
For some of the best views of St. Charles ride the St. Charles streetcar (green one). It takes you from the French Quarter to the Garden District. The St. Charles Streetcar line is the oldest continuous running streetcar in the whole world. A 24 hr pass is only $3. Pay cash or get the RTAGoMobile app. The streetcar runs every 10 minutes so you never have to wait too long.
Feeling hungry? Stop by the Columns, a beautiful restaurant serving Cajun and creole cuisine or enjoy a drink at the bar located on beautiful St. Charles Ave.
Magazine Street is a must for boutique shopping.
Tchoupitoulas Street -Tipitina’s music club and NOLA Brewing Company are located here.
Live Music
Preservation Hall
Preservation Hall is located on St. Peter Street and is great live music. Historic home of New Orleans Jazz.
Frenchmen Street is one of the city's best spots to find live jazz!
Grab a drink:
Pat O'Brien's
Home of the famous hurricane and a great place where you can relax on the patio, hang at the main bar or sing along in the piano lounge!
The Carousel Bar & Lounge
Located in the Hotel Monteleone on Royal Street, this bar is picture worthy and drinks are great. The bar is an actual full size working carousel. Go early if you want a seat at the bar that opens at 11 am first come first serve!
The Sazerac Bar
The Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel. Home of the famous Sazerac drink! Enjoy a cocktail or two in the speakeasy style bar.
Must Eats:
Acme- on Iberville St. known for raw oysters
Arnaud’s - high end creole cuisine. Old school New Orleans restraurant and home to The French 75 Bar and Mardi Gras Costume Museum. Located on Bienville St.
Antoine’s - high end creole Cuisine another Old school New Orleans restaurant located on St Louis St.
Brennan’s - High end creole cuisine named after its Family of owners. Home of the original Banana’s Foster. A personal Favorite!
Cats Meow -world famous karaoke Bar on Bourbon St.
Central market- Known for the world famous muffellata sandwhich
Commanders Palace Cafe- Cajun and creole cuisine by the Brennan family. High end restaurant located on Washington Ave in the Garden District
Daiquiri Delight on Bourbon St. Known for the Daiquiri to-go!
Dat dog- 3336 Magazine St is the original location other locations include Frenchmen street. Grab an alligator or crawfish sausage topped with étouffée!
Drago’s- located in the Hilton New Orleans Riverside known for best charbroiled oysters. A personal favorite!
Felix oyster bar- located on Iberville St. Best oyster bar in the city!
Galatoire’s - high end creole cuisine. Old school New Orleans restaurant located on Bourbon street.
GW Fins -classic New Orleans Seafood located on Bienville St.
Market Cafe- po boy and live music located on Decatur at the tip of the French Market. Personal favorite!
Maspero’s -on Chartres St. known for gumbo, etouffée and jambalaya.
Mr. B’s Bistro-a Brennan’s restaurant offering creole Louisiana fare in a casual setting located on Royal St.
Napoleon House - Muffuletta and Po-boys located on Chartres St
Palace Cafe- A Brennan’s restaurant serving modern creole cuisine in casual setting located on Canal St.
The Spotted Cat Music Club on Frenchmen St.
Outside of New Orleans
Gator Swamp Tour
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