Things To Do

Restaurant R'evolution

Commander's Palace

All time favorite of the fabulous grandmother of the bride

Domenica

Located in The Roosevelt Hotel. One of the Parke and Powers family favorites! There is also a location PIZZA Domenica located in Uptown.

Muriel's Jackson Square

Pêche Seafood Grill

Galatoire's

New Orleans classic, one of the oldest and most famous places to dine in the Quarter

Brennan's

August

La Petite Grocery

Lüke

Auction House Market

Turkey and the Wolf

Historic Bars & Signature Cocktails

• Pat O'Brien's (Downtown) - home of the Hurricane • Hot Tin (Lower Garden District) - Rooftop Bar of The Pontchartrain Hotel • Carousel Bar in Hotel Monteleone (Downtown) - actual rotating carousel central bar • Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel (Downtown) – Original NOLA Sazerac • Davenport Lounge at the Ritz Carrolton (Downtown) – Brandy Milk Punch • Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop (Downtown)- Historic bar that was said to be Pirate John Lafitte’s headquarters - home of the “purple drank” • Napoleon House (Downtown) – Original NOLA Pimm’s Cup • Arnaud's French 75 Bar - home of the original NOLA French 75 • Old Absinthe House (Downtown) Recommend Nouvelle Orleans Absinthe • Chart Room (French Quarter) not historic but a local favorite dive bar with juke box, cash only • Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar (Downtown/Warehouse District) also not historic but another local favorite with fun atmosphere and good music and drinks

Live Music

New Orleans is especially known for its music, but most importantly, the jazz and blues music. It it is universally considered to be the birthplace of those genres. If you have the time, head downtown to check out our live New Orleans street music or check out some of our live music venues. Below is a list of some of the bride's favorite music venues and their locations: • Tipatina’s (Uptown) - a family favorite where the bride grew up dancing, eating red beans, and playing the washboard • Maple Leaf Bar (Uptown) - known for being the home of the iconic Rebirth Brass Band • Frenchmen Street (Marigny) – Known as the “local” part of the French Quarter with the top live music venues in the city - check out 30-90, Blue Nile, Maison, d.b.a, Cafe Negril, Snug Harbor and The Spotted Cat • Preservation Hall (Downtown) Check out the link below for a live music event schedule!

Brunch

• Willa Jean (Warehouse District) • BearCat (Downtown OR Uptown) • Red Dog Diner (Uptown) • Ruby Slipper (Downtown OR Uptown) • Atchafalaya (Uptown) • Katie's (Midcity) • Surrey's (Uptown OR Downtown)

Saint Charles Avenue Street Car

St. Charles Avenue is one of the most iconic streets in New Orleans, and it also happens to be the street where the ceremony church is located!. Hop on one of our notorious NOLA streetcars and ride up and down to see some of our beautiful historic Uptown mansions, beautiful oak trees covered in Spanish moss, and delicious restaurants and bars. It only costs $1.25 per passenger each way! See below for the route and stops.

Audubon Nature Institute Zoo

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

Audubon Park

Want a little exercise or some fresh air while you're here? Take a jog/stroll through Audubon Park under the beautiful oak trees! People travel from near and far to marvel at and enjoy the ever-beautiful oak trees, lagoons, and expansive green space located within the park. For the millions who use the park for picnics, relaxing, walking, running, cycling and special events there is no better place in New Orleans for recreational fun and relaxation.

The National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum, formerly known as The National D-Day Museum, is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans. The museum focuses on the contribution made by the United States to Allied victory in World War II. It is truly a spectacular experience in EVERY way. If you are planning to put this on your list of things to do, make sure to put aside several hours as it is quite the site to see! This is a favorite of the family of the bride, who were yearly season ticket holders. The museum has expanded significantly over the past several years and now has its own brand new accompanying experience hotel - The Higgins Hotel. Themed accordingly to the 1940s, the Hotel tells a powerful story of a bygone era through artifacts, artwork, photography, and personal story plaques.