Jami & Michael
Things To Do
Bourbon St @ Canal Steet- Party Scene
For the best experience, start your walk on Bourbon Street at Canal Street and walk north until you reach St. Philip. When the street intersects with St. Philip you reach the last bar, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop. Bourbon Street is a mere 13 blocks long and yet is known worldwide for its drinking establishments. It is so famous that more bars in the world are named after it than after any other place. It also has plenty of restaurants and music venues, making it a perfect place to spend an evening.
MUSIC! Frenchmen Street-Start @ Blue Nile
Head to Bourbon Street’s alter ego for countless live music venues, global flavors, one-of-a-kind souvenirs and an unbeatable street scene. For an alternative to the popular Bourbon Street scene, visit Frenchmen Street. Close to the French Quarter, this more conservative stretch offers just as much music variety as its flashier counterpart. This is where the locals choose to hang out when they want good food and great music. Find Frenchmen Street east of the French Quarter. Walk between the two neighborhoods in 10 to 20 minutes. Two streetcar lines have stops close to the middle blocks of the street, the French Market stop of the Riverfront line and St. Claude’s and Prager St. stop of the Rampart/St. Claude lines. Also recommend Snug Harbor, Spotted Cat, Preservation Hall for Jazz Music.
French Quarter
Often called the Crown Jewel of New Orleans, the French Quarter is one of NOLA's most historic neighborhoods. But you'll find plenty of new mixed in with the old. There’s a reimagined French Market, modern boutiques and artisan cocktails mix with beloved antique stores and old restaurants. (Antoine’s. Arnaud’s. Galatoire’s. Brennan’s – the world would be far less flavorful without you!) Like the Creole aristocrats lining the galleries of the Historic New Orleans Collection, the French Quarter is a timeless portrait – especially come dusk when swallows glide above the fortunetellers on Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral’s butter-crème-colored walls reflect the fiery sunset.
Justine Restaurant
Great place to eat! Recommend making reservations unless okay sitting at the bar.
Streetcars
One-way standard fares are $1.25. Jazzy Passes (good for multi-trip rides) are also available from the GoMobile app, ticket machines, online store or from an RTA retail vendor. 1-Day Jazzy Passes start at just $3.00 and offer unlimited rides. Youth Jazzy Passes start at $1.00. Senior/Disabled Jazzy Passes start at 80 cents.
Haunted Ghost, Voodoo, & Vampire Tours
Exploring New Orleans in the evening can seem like an intimidating quest on your own, but this ghost, voodoo, and vampire walking tour takes you to the city’s most eerie sites at night in the safety of a group with a knowledgeable guide. Stop by top attractions such as the LaLaurie Mansion and New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, all while listening to your guide’s detailed stories of the paranormal and beyond. Explore New Orleans at night to see top sights such as the LaLaurie Mansion No need to worry about getting lost under the moonlight—your guide knows the way Hear stories about the city’s voodoo, witch, ghost, and vampire history An easy-to-find meeting spot in the French Quarter makes for a stress-free start.
Haunted Pub Crawl
Explore the intoxicatingly haunted side of the New Orleans French Quarter with this two hour Haunted Pub Crawl led by a local licensed guide. Learn about real haunted ghost stories at haunted locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research done at each property. This tour is all about fun and we make sure to stop by the best haunted bar locations in the city. You will have time to get drinks along the way at one or more of these stops. You must be 21 years of age to go on tour.
Coach NOLA City Tour
Gaze at the spectacular sights of New Orleans from the comfort of a luxury coach on an unforgettable 3-hour city tour. With a professional guide, cruise past historical highlights like the French Quarter and the Garden District while listening to illuminating commentary. See the the lakefront area and the 17th street canal where the canal bank was breached by hurricane Katrina, and delve into the city’s rich history as you take a tour of the best museums in New Orleans. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your hotel in Downtown New Orleans on this informative tour. 3-hour coach tour of New Orleans highlights led by a professional guide See the landmarks in iconic areas like the French Quarter and the Garden District Admire ornate architecture and culturally rich monuments as your guide offers informative commentary Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned coach from major hotels in Downtown New Orleans.
Haunted History Carriage Tour
Get a taste of 18th-century New Orleans while exploring its most notorious haunts aboard a mule-drawn carriage. Join a small group of no more than eight people for an intimate evening tour through the French Quarter, where rollicking nightlife conceals a past filled with dark deeds, natural disasters, and supernatural sightings. Hear the city's most salacious history from a guide as you clip-clop your way past iron-laced balconies, darkened alleys, and southern mansions steeped in legend. Eerie haunted history carriage tour of the French Quarter Explore one of America's most haunted neighborhoods at night Travel in vintage style aboard a covered mule-drawn carriage Listen to New Orleans history and ghost stories from an entertaining guide Pass by some of the oldest and most legendary bars and mansions in the French Quarter Small-group tour limited to eight people for a more intimate experience.
The National WWII Museum
Witness a different side of New Orleans’s history on a visit to the dynamic National WWII Museum. While away the hours exploring wartime artifacts and discovering fascinating facts and histories at this world-class museum — considered one of the top museums in the nation! General Admission ticket to The National WWII Museum The Museum features interactive exhibits, soaring aircraft, personal histories, and more. Take a train car experience and learn about the plight of WWII soldiers. Enjoy a simulator experience on the Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Tour
Local award-winning author and historian Sally Asher will take you on a tour of a famous New Orleans cemetery that she wrote about her in book "Stories from the St. Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans." On this walking tour, you'll learn about burial practices, types of tombs, and visit the graves of some of the city's notable (and notorious) citizens including the hunchbacked photographer who secretly photographed prostitutes, the woman behind the quirky castle, the famed architect whose ship went down with over a 100 prostitutes and circus performers, and legendary chefs who collectively advanced the Civil Rights movement, restored horse racing in the city, and (for better or worse) introduced the turducken to the U.S. The tour takes an 1:15 and is under a mile. Sally is passionate about revealing New Orleans' unusual, outrageous, and untold stories, believing history isn’t about merely listing dates and facts, but the gentle collision of truth and narrative – scandals and all!
Voodoo & Cemetery’s Tour
Approximately 2 hours Your tour meets in New Orleans' French Quarter, where your guide first shows you some of the well-known architecture of the area, such as the Creole townhouses and shotgun homes. As you go, your guide shares stories about the city’s rich voodoo history and famous practitioners of the religion such as Marie Laveau. See more crypts and mausoleums from outside cemetery gates, and move to a discussion about Voodoo in America. To see cemeteries from inside the gates with your favorite beverage in hand, choose the BYOB Cemetery Insiders option. You'll experience three of New Orleans’ historical cemeteries and learn of the city's unique burial traditions. With either option, your tour ends at a central spot in the French Quarter. Your guide can provide directions back to the starting point or your hotel or recommendations for what to do next.
Cafe Beignet
Great alternative to Cafe Du Monde for beignets and cafe au lait.