New Orleans

NOLA Architecture: From Shotgun to Creole

Homes in New Orleans have a distinct architectural look, borrowing from the various cultures that have settled in the Big Easy. Shotgun Homes might be the most talked about, but it’s just one of the many beautiful styles you can see when traveling around this city. American Townhouses These tall and narrow homes, often had brick walls were built in the decades before the civil war in areas upriver from… Read More »

Fall in New Orleans: Our Favorite Season of All?

  Hello, Fall, our old friend! We’re so happy to see you again. Don’t get us wrong – summer was a blast. We beat the heat with strawberry daiquiris from Mango Mango, hot happy hour specials, and great tunes at Bourbon Heat and Maison Bourbon. We danced sizzling summer nights away with live music at the House of Blues, enjoyed long afternoons lounging by some of our favorite hotel pools (thanks Holiday… Read More »

6 Reasons to Visit New Orleans This August

Summer may be winding down, but New Orleans is heating up (and we don’t just mean literally).  With festival season kicking into high gear, we’ll be dancing the days and nights away with amazing music, delicious dining, and you can even experience a mini Mardi Gras parade. COOLinary New Orleans  If you are a foodie, there is no better time to visit New Orleans then the month of August. This… Read More »

Go 4th on the River New Orleans Fireworks Display was Amazing!

No city throws a party like New Orleans! And this year’s 26th annual July 4th celebration, Go 4th on the River, did not disappoint. My first time attending, I can easily see why it is ranked the 5th “must see” fireworks display in the US. Sponsored by thirty-three local businesses and community organizations, the free Dueling Barges Fireworks Show can be seen from both the East and West Banks of… Read More »

New Orleans Recipes For Spring

It’s spring time here in New Orleans. Besides an occasional rain fall of epic proportions like yesterday, spring means perfectly sunny weather with mild temperatures and a winning combination for outdoor activities like crawfish boils, Strawberry Fest and other excuses to enjoy the beautiful weather. If you’re not in New Orleans, (whether you had to move away or because you haven’t you moved here yet) you can still get a… 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 »

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 »