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The Best Places to Stay

There are so many great places to stay in New Orleans, you’ll probably need to visit more than once so you can experience a few. Hotels in the French Quarter, such as the Hotel Monteleone and the Royal Sonesta, are great if you plan on some late nights in the Quarter. The Columns is not only a grand old hotel that serves a great mint julep, it is also in the heart of the beautiful Garden District, and away from the crowds of the French Quarter. For a more modern experience, check out the W, located across the street from Harrah’s Casino, and if you’re looking for an upscale hotel with fabulous spa services, the Ritz-Carlton is the place to be. All of these beautiful hotels have full amenities and are only a few steps away from the nearest streetcar stop. read more about The Best Places to Stay

Top Nightlife

When people think New Orleans, they often think of nightlife, and with good reason! Bourbon Street, filled with blocks of bars, clubs, and restaurants, is famous for it’s non-stop parties. But there is so much more to New Orleans nightlife than just Bourbon Street. After having a hurricane at Pat O’Brien’s and singing karaoke at the Cat’s Meow, check out some of the other hotspots in town. There’s always great live music at Tipitina’s, The Howlin Wolf, and Blue Nile. One Eyed Jacks and Mimi’s provide music and entertainment for the alternative crowd, and The Republic is an upscale dance club that caters to the young and hip. read more about Top Nightlife

Top Restaurants

New Orleans is known for its unique and flavorful food. The city’s Caribbean, French, Spanish, and Italian influences have led to incredible combinations in the kitchens of these outstanding restaurants. Chefs often get creative with Cajun and Creole cuisine, coming up with dishes like alligator cheesecake at Jauque-Imos and The New Orleans Roll (a sushi roll with crawfish) at Sake Café. The nearby Gulf of Mexico provides excellent seafood, and many restaurants use local produce such as satsumas, strawberries, and Creole tomatoes to give their entrees a fresh taste. At these top-choice restaurants, you will enjoy complex and exciting flavors in some truly unique dining settings. read more about Top Restaurants

Top Ten Attractions

New Orleans is a unique city, and its tourist attractions are unique as well. Only in New Orleans can you see Mardi Gras floats being created (Mardi Gras World), visit the tomb of a famous voodoo priestess (St. Louis Cemetery), or attend a 24-hours-a-day-365-days-a-year party (Bourbon Street). New Orleans has it all: history and culture, shopping and entertainment, live music and nightlife. You will also love the stunning New Orleans architecture, the beautiful parks, and the many fun, family-friendly attractions. read more about Top Ten Attractions

The Ultimate New Orleans Weekend

There’s so much to see and do in New Orleans, it's impossible to pack it all into one weekend, but if one weekend is all you’ve got, here’s how to make the most of it. Spend one day in the French Quarter and one day Uptown. Try to hit some of the excellent fine dining restaurants as well as the more casual places with authentic New Orleans fare. Have a wild night on the tacky but fun Bourbon Street then have a night listening to live jazz or a brass band at one of the many New Orleans music venues. And remember, wherever you go, you can go there with a drink in your hand. This is the ultimate New Orleans weekend, after all! read more about The Ultimate New Orleans Weekend

New Orleans on a Budget

It's easy to do New Orleans on a budget. You can people watch on Bourbon, window-shop on Royal, or simply stroll through the unique and beautiful French Quarter. Musicians, gymnasts, magicians, and other performers entertain tourists in and around Jackson Square every day for free. There are beautiful parks throughout the city and lots of cheap, delicious places to eat. At night, mix your own drinks and take them out with you instead of paying for over-priced bar drinks. New Orleans is so full character and characters, that just walking through the different neighborhoods with a drink in your hand is a great way to enjoy the city on a budget. read more about New Orleans on a Budget

Not Your Usual New Orleans Trip

One of the best things to do in New Orleans is wander. Wander through all of the historic, beautiful neighborhoods: the French Quarter, Uptown, the Garden District, as well as those less traveled by tourists such as the Marigny, Bywater and Mid-City. You’ll be awed by the architecture and stumble upon hidden shops, bars, and restaurants not always mentioned in guide books. Although you may not want to walk through the Ninth Ward or the Treme, these are areas of New Orleans that definitely deserve a drive-by viewing. read more about Not Your Usual New Orleans Trip

New Orleans Family Trip

New Orleans has the reputation of being a wild party city, but it is actually a very family-oriented place full of casual dining options and attractions to delight children and adults alike. Even Mardi Gras can be kid-friendly if you watch the parades from Uptown past Lee Circle instead of downtown. The Audubon Zoo, Aquarium of the Americas, IMAX Theater, Insectarium, and John James Audubon Ferry are all connected, so if you plan on doing more than one of them, check out discounted rates for package deals. read more about New Orleans Family Trip

First Time in New Orleans

Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest are great fun, but for your first visit you may want to avoid festival times. After all, a normal week in New Orleans is anything but normal! Festivals make everything a little bit more congested, and for your first trip to the Big Easy, you'll want to get around town easily and take advantage of all the fabulous things New Orleans has to offer. Newbies to New Orleans should concentrate their time in the French Quarter and Uptown, but if you have more than a few days, check out the Marigny and Mid-City neighborhoods, and maybe even travel outside of New Orleans to Jean Lafitte Swamp and the River Road plantations. Here is an itinerary of musts for your first trip to New Orleans. read more about First Time in New Orleans

One Day in Mid-City

Venture just a few miles from the French Quarter, and you'll feel worlds away: the City Park/Bayou St. John area of Mid-City offers tree-lined streets, bayou breezes, green exapnses, and fine examples of old New Orleans residential architecture. The city's oldest fine arts inst**ution and only Creole colonial style house museum make Mid-City an important cultural destination, and the neighborhood boa*ts a handful of local's-favorite eateries. read more about One Day in Mid-City

Shop, Spa, Sip New Orleans

Shop "six miles of style" on Magazine Street until you've had your fill of retail therapy; then, duck into one of several spa* on this hip shopping strip for some therapeutic treatments for face and body. Dinner at a darling eatery will provide a gourmet way to say "bonne nuit!" read more about Shop, Spa, Sip New Orleans

The Man Trip

Ladies went shopping? In town for a bachelor party and want to see more than Bourbon Street bars? Here's a full day of manly-man activities and eateries, plus a bar with a liquor menu impressive enough to put a little (more) hair on your chest. read more about The Man Trip

Three Days With the Kids

Surprise! New Orleans ha* a G-rated side. In truth, this city known for nightlife and debauchery is actually quite kid-friendly. The Audubon Inst**ute's award-winning zoo, aquarium, and brand-new insectarium and the Louisiana Children's Museum all keep kids learning while they're having fun, and plenty of parks provide playspace in which your young ones can roam and run. read more about Three Days With the Kids

All Around Town

The best of New Orleans is truly to be found not just Downtown but all over the Crescent City! From the French Quarter to the Warehouse and the Garden Districts, Uptown and out to Mid-City, there is so much more to New Orleans than many people realize--or many visitors ever see. It's worth exploring far and wide--come on down, you'll (ta*te and hear and) see! read more about All Around Town

My New Orleans Guide