Gabrielle & Taylor
Our Recommendations
Jackson Square
Jackson Square is a great starting spot for a beautiful day in the French Quarter. It is surrounded by a number of unique things to do and see such as The French Market & Cafe Du Monde, The Mississippi River, Jax Brewery and many shops including Canal Place. Recommend in the day time, and not go around Canal St. beyond Canal Place area.
City Park
City Park is a staple place for us. We love to visit New Orleans Museum of Art, sit near Big Lake in the sun and watch the ducks and birds, ride bikes or even rent a paddle boat. There is plenty of options to check out via the park website link here!
Saint Charles Streetcar (NORTA Route 12)
After living in Denver and the Bay Area, we’ve become a big fans of public transportation and luckily for us, New Orleans has the streetcar! We now live near the St. Charles line and love to take it anytime we can and get to see all the beautiful oak trees and large St. Charles Ave. mansions or around this time of year, beads in trees which are always an incredible sight after parade seaon. We also love to get off at Audubon Park and take the long walk around the loop or keep riding and pass our old Alma mater, De La Salle as we head downtown.
The National WWII Museum
If you love history, dealing with gloomy or rainy weather, have the extra time or family that served like us then the World War 2 museum is the perfect place to spend a few hours and in a cute area to also grab a local bite.
Frenchmen Street
If you’re looking to really experience New Orleans night life with the locals and hear amazing live music and see some of the best art then you are DEFINITELY not on Bourbon St. Frenchman Street is our favorite area to head out around Mardi Gras time and hear some local music. Be sure to try Willie’s Chicken Shack or Dat Dog for some delish eats!