Let’s imagine that you’ll only visit New Orleans once (highly unlikely after you’ve been there but humor me). You’re with your kids. What are the …
Mardi Gras 101 for Families
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cafe du Monde vs. Cafe Beignet – New Orleans, LA
What are they?: Two beignet shops. What’s a beignet? It’s fried dough with powdered sugar on the outside. Like a doughnut but square and not …
New Orleans Botanical Garden – New Orleans, LA
What is it?: NOLA’s Botanical Garden in the City Park. Bottom line: GO — If you’re there on the weekend be sure to check their …
City Park – New Orleans, LA
What is it?: Literally NOLA’s city park. There are several paths and a great playground. There is a Cafe du Monde on site. The botanical …