Things To Do

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

Jazz Fest is one of the most famous festivals here in New Orleans and one of our absolute favorite events. Watch performances by household names and local musicians, eat incredible food, sip on delicious drinks, and explore all of the art, crafts, and culture the festival has to offer. Recommendations (based on our experience at the festival): >The festival is at the Fairground Racecourse & Slots, which is about 10-15 minutes from the French Quarter, and the best way to get to there is via uber or taxi. >The festival is a family friendly and entirely outdoor event. >Wear comfortable clothes (especially shoes!) and dress for the weather. In the event of rain, the event grounds can become pretty muddy so dress accordingly. >The festival allows you to bring in blankets or lawn chairs, which we recommend doing if you can. >The festival is a CASHLESS event, so be sure to bring a credit or debit card. Check out the FAQ section on the Jazz Fest website for more info.

The National WWII Museum

The National World War II Museum is located right here in New Orleans! It is one of our favorite museums we've ever visited, it is easy to spend an entire day here exploring history. We can't recommend it enough!

Jackson Square

Café Du Monde

St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line

Audubon Zoo

Audubon Park

City Park

The site of our engagement photos! Head to City Park to check out the 300-year-old Oak Trees, Storyland Amusement Park, mini-golf, the sculpture garden, the Museum of Modern Art, and more. Feast on beignets and drink coffee at the secondary location for Cafe Du Monde, located in the heart of the park.

Magazine Street

Magazine street is home to lots of great shopping, restaurants, and bars!

Cajun Encounters Tours

Cajun Encounters offer a variety of tours. We recommend the swamp tour!