Things To Do
French Quarter
The French Quarter is the city’s historic heart, famous for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings with cast-iron balconies. Crowd-pleasing Bourbon Street features jazz clubs, Cajun eateries and raucous bars serving potent cocktails. Quieter streets lead to the French Market, with gourmet food and local crafts, and to Jackson Square where street performers entertain in front of soaring St. Louis Cathedral.
Frenchmen Street
Marigny, the neighborhood adjacent to the French Quarter, is one of the city’s top spots for music. Here you’ll find a string of live music venues like Spotted Cat and dba offering jazz, blues, reggae, and rock. There’s often a brass band performing on a corner. Restaurants offering pub grub, pizza and more will fuel you up for an energetic, music-filled stroll around the neighborhood.
The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum is a world-class complex with award-winning exhibits showcasing the stories of those who served in WWII and on the homefront. Highlights include actual planes, jeeps, and Higgins Boats, a theater with WWII-era musical performances, a restaurant, and a fantastic gift shop with 1940s-inspired gifts and clothing.
Magazine Street
This six-mile stretch has it all: shopping, dining, art galleries, unique architecture, an award-winning zoo, and friendly local business owners. Get your steps in as you shop local boutiques, then reward yourself with a meal at one of the many restaurants that offer sidewalk dining or patios overlooking the hustle and bustle of the street.
City Park
City Park is a beautifully-landscaped, 1,300-acre green space filled with moss-drenched oaks, peaceful walking paths, and native birds. Head to the Big Lake and rent a swan boat, take the kids (or embrace your inner child) at Storyland and the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. Don’t miss the Couturie Forest, a diverse nature trail that features New Orleans’ highest point: Laborde Mountain, at a whopping 43 feet above sea level.
Bakery Bar
Bakery Bar has the BEST Doberge cakes. You can order by the slice, mini bites, etc. It's so good!! They also have brunch, lunch, and dinner. Highly recommend!
Cafe Du Monde
Cafe Du Monde has been around since 1862 serving world-famous Café au lait and beignets. This one is located right in the french quarter across from Jackson Square. Also, in the French Quarter, you can check out Cafe Beignet on Royal Street. Or, check out Morning Call or the other Cafe Du Monde in the City Park area.
Café Fleur De Lis
Located in the French Quarter, head over to Café Fleur De Lis for brunch, breakfast, or lunch.
Molly's Rise and Shine
Great breakfast and brunch!
Jacques-Imo's
Classic New Orleans! Since 1996, Jacques-Imo's Cafe has been one of the hottest tickets in New Orleans for anyone looking for “real Nawlins' food”.