Kurt & Melanie
Things To Do
Cafe Du Monde French Market
Iconic New Orleans cafe known for café au laits, chicory coffee & beignets since 1862. A must for all New Orleans first-timers. Pro tip - Wear light colors and prepare to get sticky! There will be powdered sugar everywhere!
Bourbon Street
The partying never stops on Bourbon Street, the French Quarter's liveliest and wildest thoroughfare, where the rhythmic sounds of jazz, country western, Dixieland and sultry blues permeate the air. Brimming with life, you'll find everything from shopping to music to Cajun food to nightclubs. Extending thirteen blocks from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue, Bourbon Street is famous for its many bars and strip clubs. A great place to try a Hurricane or Hand Grenade cocktail! Pro tip - Having a second one of these drinks will lead to the worst hangover of your life.
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. Pro tip - this encompasses several of our other "to-do's". If you're doing the whole French quarter, wear comfy shoes.
Jackson Square
Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase. The landmark earns its name for the bronze statue of Andrew Jackson located in the center of the square. Pro tip- It’s a go to selfie spot for any NOLA first timers.
Frenchmen Street
Think of it as the local’s Bourbon Street. Bars populate this multi-block street filled with live music, shops, and art galleries. Just east of Esplanade Ave, it’s on the edge of the French Quarter. Famous spots include Snug Harbor, The Spotted Cat (which comes extra recommended by the maid of honor’s father), and Willies Chicken Shack Pro tip - Stop by Dat Dog for all different types of hot dogs if you're looking for a quick bite
The Carousel Bar & Lounge
The Carousel Bar & Lounge is a classic and unique New Orleans bar located in the famous Hotel Monteleone. The Carousel is a merry-go-round bar that has been revolving since its installation in 1949. The bar is popular among locals and tourists who are looking to enjoy a specialty cocktail and live New Orleans jazz music in a one-of-a-kind setting. The Carousel Bar hosts weekly live music entertainment and overlooks historic Royal Street in the French Quarter. Pro tip - If you get motion sickness, maybe don't get drunk at this bar. But it's a slow spin.
Magazine Street
Stretching six miles parallel to the Mississippi River from Canal Street to Audubon Park, Magazine Street travels from the Central Business District and the Warehouse Arts District through the Garden District and Uptown. Originally named for a warehouse that Spanish Governor Miro built to house Kentucky tobacco and other exports, this retail street’s stores offer a delightful antidote to the typical mall experience. Clusters of shops are interspersed with charming homes, and a mix of renovated warehouses and shops selling housewares, pottery, period furniture, clothing, books, glass, toys, china, soaps and jewelry. Magazine Street is the ideal spot for a leisurely walk-about, with plenty of coffee shops, cafes and restaurants to provide a pit stop and refreshment to the tired shopper. There is a Magazine Street bus that departs from Canal Street, or take the St. Charles Streetcar and walk several block towards the river to Magazine. Kurt lived off Magazine after college
Audubon Park
Audubon Park is a municipal park located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States. It is approximately 350 acres. It is bordered on one side by the Mississippi River and on the other by St. Charles Avenue, directly across from Loyola University and Tulane University.
Izzo's Illegal Burrito - Magazine St.
Some people (pretty much only Kurt) say that this is the best burrito in Louisiana. Note from Melanie - 🙄