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Festival Fun This Fall

With so much to do this fall, you may need to plan for an extended stay! We know we’re ready. Here's a glimpse of some of the fun happening around town! Gretna Heritage Festival (October 2 - 4, 2015): Enjoy a 25-block party atmosphere full of music, dancing, food, and good old-fashion fun. It may be "small town" but don't be surprised by the wide range of variety at this… Read More »

Why the Saints are Synonymous with New Orleans

  Passion runs deep in New Orleans, but few deeper than the love we have for the Saints. That’s right—when it comes to our team Who Dat Nation is all business and plenty of play! Our love affair began when Saints joined the NFL nearly 50 years ago. The Saints, named for the Catholic All Saints Day, didn’t win much for the first 20 years but the Who Dat Nation… Read More »

New Orleans Gets Shoutout at Tony Awards

With its rich musical and theatrical history, it’s no surprise New Orleans had a prominent place in this year’s Tony Awards –three top stars  of the night claim ties to the Big Easy. First on our list is Michael Cerveris, who took home the Tony for “Best Leading Actor in a Musical.”  His first New Orleans experience came in 2007 while filming Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant. It wasn’t… Read More »

3 Ways to Keep Your Cool This Summer

Keeping cool in the New Orleans heat and humidity can be a challenge. But if you’re visiting the Big Easy this summer, don’t worry –there are there are plenty of things to do and see while you beat the heat.  Here are a few of our favorite activities to help you keep your cool and enjoy New Orleans! Audubon Nature Institute   The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas along the Mississippi offers countless… Read More »

FestiGals: Women empowering women

Women empowering women: It’s not just a slogan; it’s a way of life. Grab your best friends, your mothers, your daughters, and your sisters and join FestiGals celebration for a weekend of empowerment, workshops, seminars, tours, cocktails, entertainment, and shopping! The fifth annual event is just around the corner, Thursday, June 11 – Sunday, June 14. The event is for women of all ages (preferably 21 and up) and professional… Read More »

Free, cheap things to do outside the French Quarter

Traveling to any big city can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. New Orleans in particular has a lot of free or cheap entertainment options if you know where to look. While there are plenty of free things to do in the French Quarter – like listening to street musicians, watching the artists on Jackson Square, and admiring the architecture – here are some free or cheap things… Read More »

New Orleans Like A Tourist

New Orleans Things To Do Some travelers turn up their noses to anything deemed "touristy," but if the do that in New Orleans, then they will probably miss out on a lot. Sure, it's great to see New Orleans like the locals do. But even locals like to stop and take time to appreciate some of the more popular sites and activities the city has to offer. So we say… Read More »

10 Classic New Orleans Songs

Talkin' 'bout Hey now / Hey now Iko iko an nay Jockomo feena ah na nay / Jockomo feena nay Music flows down every avenue in New Orleans from Bourbon Street to Esplanade. On any given corner, venue or stadium you can hear blues, jazz or just about anything else your heart desires. Jazz started here. They performed the first opera in the United States here. Musical greats have been born and… Read More »

2015 Jazz Fest Lineup

Alright! The 2015 Jazz and Heritage Fest lineup is here! It’s a mix of big names in the music world (some old, some new), lots of jazz musicians and of course a heavy rotation of New Orleans favorites and legends.  The big names include: Elton John, The Who, Jimmy Buffett, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, Keith Urban, Pitbull, John Legend, Ed Sheeran, T.I,, Widespread Panic, Hozier, and more!   If… Read More »

Things to do in New Orleans in January

It’s officially 2015 and we’re getting ready to kick off a whole new year of great events in New Orleans! Mardi Gras is coming up soon, but there are still a lot of great things happening around town before then. Christmas – Extended! Christmas isn’t quite over in New Orleans.  The holiday only comes once a year, so why not extend it a little? For those of you who weren’t… Read More »