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Summary Where To Stay in New Orleans Maison De La Luz – Central Business District Hotel Peter and Paul – Marigny District Hotel Mazarin – French Quarter The Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton – Arts and Warehouse District Pontchartrain Hotel – Garden District Audubon Cottages – French Quarter Roami at The Lola…
Summary of Must-See Attractions in New Orleans Explore the French Quarter Walk on Bourbon Street Tour its Cemeteries St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Make a Wish at Marie Laveau’s Tomb Louis Armstrong Park Immerse in Voodoo and Vampires House of Voodoo Voodoo Museum New Orleans Pharmacy Museum Haunted Tours of New Orleans Relax at Jackson…
Summary The French Quarter Jackson Square St. Louis Cathedral The Alleys On Either Side of the Cathedral The Cabildo The Presbytere The Pontalba Apartments Le Petite Theatre The Cafe Du Monde The French Quarter is the oldest part of the city, and after almost 300 years it remains a vibrant area. Start your exploration at…
Explore New Orleans: Top Attractions and Experiences City Park in New Orleans Audubon Institute Parks and Attractions Mardi Gras New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival The French Quarter The Garden District The Warehouse/Arts District Magazine Street New Orleans Cemeteries New Orleans Food City Park in New Orleans City Park. Photo: Vincent Mercer City Park in…
Summary 1. Breakfast at Café du Monde 2. A Morning Tour 3. Lunch at Central Grocery 4. Afternoon Browsing 5. Dinner at an Old-Line Restaurant 6. Live Music 7. Bourbon Street The French Quarter is New Orleans’ oldest and most-visited neighborhood. Wrought-iron balconies on Spanish-inspired buildings make up the city’s most iconic vistas, and the…
Summary A Locals’ Best-Kept Secret Where Verti Marte is Located How Verti Marte Works A Locals’ Best-Kept Secret Foodies, sandwich aficionados, and lovers of off-the-beaten-path food options should know about a New Orleans gem: Verti Marte. Although this secret is becoming more widely recognized, it’s still not commonly found in most guidebooks, and locals often…
Summary Bed and Breakfasts Small Hotels Guest Apartments Explore New Orleans’ Unique Stay Options If you’re planning a trip to New Orleans and want to soak up the unique atmosphere of the French Quarter, a stay in one of these charming bed and breakfasts will provide you with an authentic experience. All of these inns…
Summary Overview of the St. Charles Streetcar in New Orleans Where to Catch the Streetcar in the French Quarter Things to Know Before You Ride Interesting Stops Along the Route If you’re in New Orleans and looking to travel from the bustling, touristy French Quarter to the elegant Garden District and laid-back Carrollton, hop on…
Discover the Rich History of New Orleans Old Ursuline Convent Museum, 1745 Napoleon’s House, 1794 Brennan’s, 1795 Preservation Hall, 1817 U.S. Mint, 1838 Gallier House, 1857 If you’re looking for history, you’ve come to the right place. New Orleans is deeply complex, with intermingled layers of cultures, cuisines, and histories. Rightly so, as it is…
Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans’ French Quarter It’s Mardi Gras season in New Orleans, and the place to enjoy the true flavor of Carnival is the city’s historic French Quarter, where festivities begin annually on January 6 and continue through Fat Tuesday, which falls on March 1 this year. Note that Mardi Gras is…
Late-Night Eateries in New Orleans New Orleans’ bars can stay open around the clock, making it possible to completely rearrange your schedule to suit your night-owl soul. However, while the drinks keep flowing, most restaurants close at 10 PM. Therefore, if you’re likely to experience undeniable hunger sometime past midnight, it’s a good idea to…
Getting Around New Orleans New Orleans is a fairly small city, but it’s big enough that getting around town can require some planning. If you’re staying in the French Quarter, avoid congestion, potholes, and lack of parking by exploring the area on foot. However, if you’re looking to explore more of the city, utilizing the…