We were new to the Mardi Gras scene this past year and since we were in NOLA for a whole month, we learned A LOT …
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Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium – New Orleans, LA
What is it?: An insect museum where you can see both preserved and live insects. You can even try some (we recommend the cinnamon sugar …
New Orleans Museum of Art – New Orleans, LA
What is it?: An art museum containing classic and contemporary art, along with a sculpture garden, within City Park. Bottom line: GO! – Worth the …
The French Quarter – New Orleans, LA
What is it?: A neighborhood in New Orleans that is where all the action happens. The famous (or infamous depending on who you ask) Bourbon …
The Garden District – New Orleans, LA
What is it?: A neighborhood in New Orleans that is where all the celebrities live, where you can find Lafayette Cemetery Number 1, Commander’s Palace …
Mardi Gras World – New Orleans, LA
What is it?: A large hangar-size warehouse that is where they keep all the Mardi Gras floats pre and post Mardi Gras. If you’re there …
The Presbytere – New Orleans, LA
What is it?: Museum in the French Quarter of Mardi Gras, NOLA/Hurricane Katrina history. Bottom line: GO — but only if you have time. It’s …
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis – New Orleans, LA
What is it?: NOLA’s cathedral, adjacent to Jackson Square. This is the home to the famous Scallop Shell Pulpit. Bottom line: GO — If you …