Julia & Daniel

Friday, October 4, 2024 • New Orleans, LA

Julia & Daniel

Friday, October 4, 2024 • New Orleans, LA

Things to Do

An abbreviated list of the couple's personal recommendations.

French Market - Shops of the Colonnade

1008 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
(504) 636-6400

An open-air market with souvenirs, cocktails and food. The bride purchases colorful handmade earrings from the vendor Oscar of New Orleans every time she visits.

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Mardi Gras World

1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
(504) 361-7821

This museum hosts a massive warehouse of Mardi Gras floats.

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New Orleans Museum of Art

1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
(504) 658-4100

This City Park museum opened in 1911 with only nine pieces and now houses nearly 50,000 works of art. The famous sculpture garden is free and open daily 10-6.

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen

1 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
(504) 529-4567

Listen to New Orleans history and cruise the Mississippi.

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Arts District New Orleans

Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
(225) 205-9416

The first Saturday of the month always has several gallery openings to explore.

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Dark Matter Oddities & Artisan Collective

822 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Small shop filled with unique art, antiques and taxidermy. Located in the French Quarter.

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GW Fins

808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
(504) 581-3467

The bride and groom's favorite seafood restaurant. Located in the French Quarter.

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Surrey's Café & Juice Bar

1418 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
(504) 524-3828

Cute brunch place in the Lower Garden District. The groom loves the shrimp and grits.

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Galliano Restaurant

200 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
(504) 218-5753

The bride and groom are big fans of the chargrilled oysters. Located in the Warehouse District.

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Carmo

527 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
(504) 875-4132

Veg-friendly tropical restaurant with a focus on sustainability. Located in the Warehouse District.

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Cochon Butcher

930 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
(504) 588-7675

The groom loves taking a muffaletta to go but swears everything is delish.

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Dat Dog

601 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
(504) 309-3362

Home to the Wookiee and amazing sausages, including veg-friendly ones. Located on Frenchmen.

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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
(504) 948-9111

Enjoy a bottle of wine, charcuterie, and live music nightly. Located in the Bywater.

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30°/-90°

520 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

No cover, live music, food, an outside patio, and a balcony for people watching. What more do you need?

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The Carousel Bar & Lounge

214 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
(504) 523-3341

The only revolving bar in New Orleans at the historic Hotel Monteleone.

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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
(504) 593-9761

This French Quarter bar is one of the oldest buildings in New Orleans.

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Other recommendations:

-Ghost walking tours: Kick off spooky season! Lots of companies offer these and they are pretty fun.

- Swamp tours: Many companies offer pickups at various locations near the French Quarter and transport you to the bayou for an airboat ride with the gators.