The gulf coast is a huge spot for birds year round, but April especially: it's the peak month of spring migration, where hundreds of species make their way from the yucitan peninsula, then through texas towards florida.
Local shop with homemade candies.
Coffee shop and book store
Great paninis!
Delicious sushi with fresh Gulf seafood
Botanical gardens. In April you can view roses, begonias, Easter lilies, and maybe even catch some azaleas still in bloom
Museum about Mobile's Mardi Gras - the original Mardi Gras in North America!
You can tour a retired battleship and submarine!
Science center in Mobile, fun for kids!
Great seafood often with live music
Great seafood (and salad bar) on the Causeway
Carter's second favorite museum in the world (only behind the Louvre!)
Great museum with large exhibits about Mardi Gras and Hurricane Katrina, all included in one affordable ticket price
The only former plantation in Louisiana that exclusively focuses on the history and continuing legacies of slavery, less than an hour outside of New Orleans.
Also known as "The Fly," a great spot to grab a frozen daiquiri and enjoy the sunset
A small but very interesting museum, especially for those with medical interests, with old pharmacy and surgical equipment from New Orleans' early days - even a traditional turn-of-the-century birthing suite!
Our favorite jazz club on Frenchman Street. Stop by the open-air art market nearby!
One of our favorite music venues in New Orleans
A bar / bowling alley / dance hall for Zydeco music
Cool spot for wine, interesting food, and nightly jazz on the back patio
A must-do in New Orleans for beignets and chicory coffee
The best white tablecloth dinner in New Orleans. Sport coat and reservation required
Home of the best BBQ shrimp (lemon butter sauce, not the pulled pork kind) - do not miss!!!
Classic New Orleans seafood and frozen drinks (frozen French 75s and pomegranate mojitos) on historic St. Charles Avenue. Take the streetcar to view the beautiful historic homes nearby
We went on our first date here!
Excellent Asian fusion restaurant
Excellent Israeli food
For a "fancy" hot dog before seeing some jazz on Frenchmen Street
Fabulous breakfast or brunch - but make sure you get a reservation!
Arguably the best po boys in New Orleans. Get the Debris Po Boy with au jus...
A great casual-ish option for classic New Orleans seafood; consider making a reservation
Delicious casual diner for any meal
Great breakfast spot
There is also a BEARCAT located uptown - a fabulous breakfast!
A great Jewish deli with awesome bagels
Nice light breakfast spot with vegetarian options - a classic spot for Tulane students
Our favorite Louisiana beer company - you can take a tour of the brewery
Award-winning greasy breakfast spot
Quirky spot for sandwiches + drinks