Madison & Edward
Things To Do
Manolito
Great Cuban food and cocktails! They have indoor and outdoor seating. We love this place.
St. Louis Cathedral
Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral is a beautiful park in the heart of the French Quarter.
Faulkner House Books
A lovely little bookstore in the French Quarter. It's named for American novelist William Faulkner, who rented rooms in the same building in 1925. There he wrote his first novel "Soldiers Pay."
Bacchanal
A wine bar with outdoor space and live music. It's out in the Bywater District, so you'll want to take a car there depending on where you're staying.
1020 St Ann St.
This site is a little slice of voodoo history. Marie Laveau was a Creole woman living in New Orleans during the nineteenth century. She’s a famous voodoo practitioner, herbalist, and midwife. Visitors to the city leave hair accessories at her former residence for good luck.
Frenchmen Street
We prefer people watching on Bourbon Street, and heading to Frenchmen Street for live music and entertainment! We went to the Spotted Cat, but there are other spots like Snug Harbor and Blue Nile that are well-loved.
The Sazerac House
Head over to Sazerac House to cool off and learn about the history of cocktails in New Orleans. Entry is free with a reservation. There are also cocktail samples throughout the museum!
Two Chicks Café - CBD
We've been here for breakfast on several occasions. It's in the Central Business District. Affordable and free refills on coffee!
City Park
City Park's 1,300 acres includes the city's botanical garden, a sculpture garden, an art museum, bayous, and 600-year old live oaks.
Saint Charles Streetcar
The Saint Charles Streetcar line takes you into the scenic Garden District. You can find the city's biggest and most beautiful homes here. If you're a fan of American Horror Story, they filmed Season 3 at Buckner Mansion in this neighborhood. You can also visit Tulane University and Audubon Park & Zoo taking this streetcar.
Beignets
Beignets are a must. We've tried Café Du Monde and Café Beignet. Both are great! You can find Café Beignet locations around the city. The main Café du Monde location is on Decatur Street, but there's another one in City Park. Be sure to get there early or go at an off-peak hour to avoid a long wait.
Steamboat Natchez
Cruising down the Mississippi River and listening to jazz at sunset? Yes please! This was hands down one of our favorite excursions.
Congo Square
Congo Square was a gathering place for free and enslaved Africans in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century New Orleans. It's considered to be one of the birthplaces of jazz music.
Tremé / Lafitte
Our wedding venue is located in the Tremé district! It is one of the oldest black neighborhoods in the U.S. and home to many of the great jazz musicians. The neighborhood is noted for its rows of colorful shotgun houses and Creole restaurants. Check out Lil Dizzy's Cafe, Liuzzas by the Track, or Dooky Chase Restaurant (the late Chef Leah Chase was the inspiration for Disney's Princess Tiana).
New Orleans Jazz Museum
We haven't been yet, but it's definitely on our bucket list!
The National WWII Museum
Also a bucket list item. The National World War II Museum is in the Central Business District. It's huge!