Things To Do
Frenchmen Art Bazaar
This open air market is located in the heart of Frenchmen street and open late night until 12 or 1 am. Grab a cocktail and enjoy some local art. Make sure to hang around for some live music afterward at The Spotted Cat or late night food at Dat Dog.
Magazine Street
Take a stroll down Magazine Street for 6 miles of unique shops, cafes, restaurants and art. Recommended places to eat: -Wishing Town Bakery for DimSum -Bahn Mi Boys -Mahoney's Po-Boys and Seafood -Tukey and the Wolf Shops: -Peaches Records (records, cd's, t-shirts and other gifts) -Funky Monkey (vintage clothing) -Miette (a funky, eclectic shop with locally made jewelry and gifts)
Thrillers and Killers Tour
If you consider yourself a fan of true crime or the macabre this tour is right up your alley.
New Orleans Botanical Garden
Located in City Park, this 10 acre garden has over 2,000 varieties of plants and is the perfect place to take some photos or relax in the grass with a picnic. Day passes run around $12-$15 per person. Right next door is the Sculpture Garden that is also full of local greenery and only requires a donation for entry. Cafe Du Monde and our ceremony location at Butler Fountain are only a few minutes away from both of these destinations.