Things To Do
Halloween in The French Quarter
We recommend you book an extra night at your hotel (we made sure our hotel blocks include Halloween night) because all are invited to the 2nd best holiday all year in New Orleans! The French Quarter is decked out head to toe in Halloween garb, so book a ghost tour (we recommend Witches Brew Tours), a cemetery tour, or come in costume on Bourbon Street and join the spooky ruckus. It's the bride's favorite holiday after all ;)
Where to Eat
We have made QUITE the list of restaurants during our 3 year stay in Nola. For your time here, we recommend: - Bacchanal (Wine and charcuterie): 15min Uber from the Venue - Herbsaint (Upscale French): 8min walk from the venue - Forbidden Pizza (our favorite 'za): 10min walk from the venue - Mother's (classic Nola cuisine): 2min walk from the venue - Budsi's (amazing street thai): 10min uber from the venue - Cochon Butcher (Nola sandwich staple): 15min walk from the venue - GW Fins (Upscale seafood): 12min walk from the venue - Lufu Nola (Indian lunch spot): 5min walk from the venue - Brennan's (Upscale Creole): 12min walk from the venue - Bearcat (Breakfast, but get there early!): 14min walk from the venue - Bearcat Baked (Breakfast / Bakery): 12min walk from the venue - Seaworthy (Oysters): 10min walk from the venue - Domilise's (Po Boys): 15min Uber from the venue
Where to Drink
- Pat O'Briens (Dueling Piano Bar, home of the hurricane): 15min walk from the venue - Revolution Bar (Bride's Favorite Drink = Traffic Was Crazy): 10min walk from the venue - The Will & The Way (Laid Back French Quarter Bar): 15min walk from the venue - Razzoo (A tourist PARTY bar at night): 15min walk from the venue - Double Dealer (Underground Speakeasy): 12min walk from the venue - The Spotted Cat (Frenchmen Jazz Music Club): 10min Uber from the venue - Ernst Cafe (Historic Dive Bar): 5min walk from the venue - Pluck (Wine Bar): 10min walk from the venue
Other Things To Do
- French Quarter: Take a stroll through one of the most historic and well-preserved areas in all the United States. Get there early to get beignets and coffee at Cafe Du Monde and then walk around the beautiful Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and French Market nearby. - Frenchmen Street: The premier live music and entertainment district of Frenchmen hosts many jazz clubs, dive bars, and art galleries. - Magazine Street: A 6 mile-long shopping street catered to tourists and locals alike with eclectic, locally owned shops, art galleries, and acclaimed restaurants. - World War II Museum: A world-class, immersive institution that chronicles the American experience in World War II with a blend of sweeping global narratives and poignant personal stories.