Rebecca & Miles
Things To Do
Cafe Du Monde
Beignets at Cafe du Monde is a must for any visit to New Orleans. The original cafe located on Decatur has been operating since 1862 and is known for two things - beignets and and coffee laced with chicory. Cafe du Monde is cash only! Much of New Orleans is service based. It’s a good idea to keep a little cash on you for this reason!
French Quarter
The French Quarter is always a must. If this is your first visit to New Orleans a walk down Bourbon street is fun for people watching and experiencing the touristy side of New Orleans night life. The French Quarter is the city's oldest neighborhood and is chalk full of history, beautiful architecture, food, and music. Don't forget to take a stroll near the Mississippi and walk through the gardens of St. Louis cathedral while you sip on a cup of chicory coffee.
The Spotted Cat Music Club
Frenchmen is home to the city's best jazz and The Spotted Cat is its epicenter.
The Sazerac House
The Sazerac might just be the most famous cocktail to come out of New Orleans and has been designated the city's official cocktail and now it has its very own museum! Visit the Sazerac House the site where the first cocktail was served.
Pat O'Brien's
New Orleans is famous for its cocktails from the Sazerac to a Pimm’s Cup, however, New Orleans might be better known for its hurricanes! The hurricane is a classic New Orleans cocktail known for its fruity and tangy flavor, typically made with rum, fruit juices (usually orange and passion fruit), grenadine, and simple syrup. It was created at Pat O'Brien's bar in the French Quarter during World War II, when rum was plentiful and whiskey was scarce. The cocktail was named after the hurricane lamp-shaped glasses it was originally served in. Today, it remains a popular drink associated with the vibrant spirit of New Orleans. So stop on in Pat O’Brien’s and have yourself a taste of New Orleans history!
Garden District
Upriver from the French Quarter sits the Garden District. Take a tour of the neighborhood's grand mansions and historic cemeteries. See homes such as the Rosegate House, formally owned by author Anne Rice, and Buckner Mansion; if you are a fan of American Horror Story, you'll recognize this house. Visit the Seven Sisters/Brides Row. Local legend says that a father built all eight (not seven) houses as gifts for his daughters on their wedding day! The neighborhood also offers a wealth of shops and cafes!
French Quarter Phantoms
If you want to learn about local history and want to feel spoked while doing so we highly recommend French Quarter Phantoms
Cajun Encounters Tour Company
City Park
New Orlean's City Park has so many fun things to do from museums, golf courses, cafes, high-end restaurants, stadiums, waterways, and so much green space!
New Orleans Museum of Art
Located in City Park the building itself is worth a see. There is a beautiful five-acre sculpture garden where you can walk underneath a canopy of Spanish moss and magnolias. New Orleans Museum of Art remains one of the South's most impressive collection of fine art.