Katie & Andrew
Katie & Andrew
Holiday Festivities
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
The holiday lights in the Roosevelt lobby are some of the best! Grab a drink at the famous Sazerac bar in the lobby of the hotel and enjoy the lights.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
The Ritz is also known for their festive decorations! Check it out on their 3rd floor lobby.
Hotel Monteleone
The historic hotel has some wonderful holiday decorations as well. Stop by and grab a drink at the famous Carousel Bar!
New Orleans City Park
Celebration in the Oaks has both walking and driving tours to see the holiday lights festival throughout the park.
Another fun activity is to take a Street Car down St. Charles Avenue to see some of the beautiful lights!
Historic Sites
Some cool sites to see around New Orleans:
- Jackson Square & St. Louis Cathedral
-The Cabildo
-Walk through the French Quarter
Museums
The Cabildo
Part of the Louisiana State Museum, learn about the history of New Orleans
Audubon Aquarium
Check out the Audubon Insectarium and the Butterfly Gardens!
Favorite Restaurants
-Po'Boys: Mother's on Poydras
-Beignets and Coffee: Cafe du Monde or Cafe Beignet on Royal
- Pizza: Domenica in the Roosevelt
-Justine: French
-Superior Grill: Tex-Mex
-Irene's: Italian
-Mr. B's: New Orleans Creole
-Casamentos: Oysters and Seafood
- Saba: Israeli
- Miss River: New Orleans Southern
Nightlife
Harrah's Casino
Pat O's Dueling Piano Bar
Cats Meow Karaoke Bar
Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel
Hot Tin Rooftop at the Pontchartrain Hotel
New Orleans is just as safe to visit as any other major city in the United States. And like any other city, you need to be aware of your surroundings and choose wisely where you go and when. Sticking with a group or a buddy is always a good idea!