New Orleans is best known for its Mardi Gras celebrations! At Mardi Gras World, you can visit the places where many of the floats and decorations are created and brought to life.
The Louisiana swamps are full of alligators! On one of the many swamp tours around New Orleans, you’ll travel by boat through these beautiful wetlands and have the chance to spot some gators along the way.
You can't leave New Orleans without trying our famous beignets! You’ll find plenty of beignet shops around the city, but Cafe Du Monde is the one to see and be seen at.
If you're looking to take in some classic art, the NOMA is a great place! It is situated in New Orleans' City Park.
A great zoo and apart of a beautiful park near to where the wedding and suggested hotels are located.
A New Orleans Po-Boy got Shaun to eat shrimp! Domilise's is one of the classics, but stop by any place that has seafood and get yourself a Po Boy. The best ones to try in New Orleans are fried shrimp, fried softshell crabs, or oysters.
New Orleans is home to the New Orleans Pelicans (professional basketball) and the New Orleans Saints (professional American football). November is in season for both sports and depending on their schedules, there may be a home game. Stay tuned!
Breakfast - Bearcat Cafe, the Daily Beet, and Shugs Bagels Lunch & Dinner - Barracuda Tacos, The Bower, Superior Grill and Superior Seafood, and Shaya Classic New Orleans - Commander's Palace, Galatoire's, Brennan's, and Cafe Du Monde