Founded in 1789 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, St. Louis #1 is New Orleans’ oldest active City of the Dead. Ornate, crumbling, and enchanting, St. Louis is eerily beautiful, even in the daytime. This New Orleans cemetery is the final resting place of the notorious Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, as well as many other colorful New Orleanians.
You'll enjoy the finest drinks and the most engaging ghost stories that New Orleans has to offer. And, since it's New Orleans, you are actually able to carry your drinks with you on the street! Alyssa has taken, no joke, every ghost tour this city has to offer - this is one of the best. Advanced purchase is required.
This open air market is filled with with local eateries, fresh produce, baked goods, and café style seating, as well as a flea market, featuring over 200 vendors on an average day. Don't let "flea market" fool you, we've gotten some real treasures, including some of our favorite New Orleans inspired candles. Grab a Bloody Mary or daiquiri to go, and stroll on.
So you wanna check out some live music and have a drink, but don't want to brave Bourbon Street? We get it! Inside clubs like Snug Harbor, the Spotted Cat, Blue Nile, and even outside on the street, you’ll hear some of the best live music anywhere in the world. While you're at it, grab some cheese fries at Dat Dog - you'll be glad you did.
From eateries to shops to art galleries, you could spend the entire day touring Magazine Street. For shopping, check out some of Alyssa's favorites - DNO, Miette, and Century Girl Vintage. Hungry? Stop by District Donuts or Juan's Flying Burrito! Thirsty? Our favorite bar, Tracey's, will treat you right. Grab a beer, some mozzarella sticks, and watch whatever game is on or talk to their friendly bar staff (and Alyssa swears the ladies' bathroom is haunted). And art? Ashley Longshore is a New Orleans fixture, and one of the most fun galleries you will ever enter.
City Park is as magical and unique as the city of New Orleans. The 1,300-acre outdoor oasis has enchanted New Orleanians since 1854, making it one of the nation’s oldest urban parks. Grab a snoball or a beignet, ride the carousel, and smell the roses at the Botanical Garden. You really can do it all here!
New Orleans’ Preservation Hall was established in 1961 to honor one of America’s truest art forms – Traditional New Orleans Jazz. Operating as a music venue, a touring band, and a non-profit organization, Preservation Hall continues its mission today as a cornerstone of New Orleans music and culture.
Since 1929, Bottom of the Cup has established a reputation as being the place for the most reliable and authentic psychic readings in New Orleans. “A True New Orleans Tradition”, they have been offering the services of the nation’s top professional psychics for over 80 years. The combination of their years of experience, their staff, and the relaxing ambiance of their store assures you that your psychic reading from Bottom of the Cup will be one to remember.
This is one of the most unique tours we've ever been on! You’ll get an overview of the history of Mardi Gras in New Orleans before guides take you through their float den, where artists work year-round to build spectacular floats and props.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as an historic building within the Vieux Carre Historic District, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum showcases its extensive collection to present and preserve the rich history of pharmacy and healthcare in Louisiana; past and present. The space is beautiful, and....HAUNTED!
For our friends and family who love art, like we do, this museum is particularly noteworthy for its collection of late 19th and early 20th-century French paintings (including works by Edgar Degas, who lived nearby in the 1870s), and extensive art of the Americas collection.
This spot was named America's best new restaurant of 2017, and the critics were not wrong. It's one of our favorites, and a must on every trip. Try the collard green melt, or Steve's favorite, the fried bologna - you won't be sorry! For breakfast, check out their sister restaurant - Molly's Rise and Shine.
If you do one touristy thing while you're in New Orleans, make sure it's eating a dang beignet. This famous spot is open 24 hours a day, but busiest at breakfast, so treating yourself to a late night snack here might be best. Be sure to have cash on hand, as it is cash only, and whatever you do, DO NOT WEAR BLACK. You'll be covered in powdered sugar.
Elizabeth's is a must every time we visit New Orleans! The praline bacon is a fan favorite, and the Redneck eggs never disappoint.
Not sure what will spark your fancy in the Big Easy? Ask Alyssa or Steve!