New Orleans

New Orleans decorates for Christmas

It’s the holiday season, and New Orleans looks beautiful. From Jackson Square to the West Bank, businesses and residents have hung lights in windows and holly on balconies. Christmas trees have popped up all over the city, and the street musicians have picked up some holiday tunes. As we walked around the French Quarter yesterday, we decided to take a few pictures of the decorations. Enjoy! In Jackson Square, red… Read More »

Local legend Frank Davis remembered as genuine, loved

Photo courtesy of WWL New Orleans local legend Frank Davis, a well-loved outdoorsman, culinary mastermind, and WWL radio and TV star, died Monday at the age of 71 from a rare autoimmune disease known as CIDP, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropthy. Since the news of Davis’s death was released, many of his fans have been posting beautiful farewell messages on his Facebook page: Suzanne Bazajou: “Sure gonna miss ya, big guy! Keep… Read More »

5 Things to do in New Orleans in December

December is a wonderful time of year to be in New Orleans. The beautiful decorations, the fun events, the mild weather and a lot of Christmas spirit brings the city together even more-so than usual.  For those of you lucky enough to be in town this month, here are five great things to do before you leave: Celebrate in the Oaks One of our favorite December events is Celebration in… Read More »

Veterans Day discounts in New Orleans

Happy Veterans Day to all of the brave men and women who have selflessly served our country. We have so much respect for everything you have done to ensure that the rest of us can live safe and peaceful lives. In honor of Veterans Day, many New Orleans businesses are offering discounts to those who have served our country. Below is a list of a few great discounts that veterans,… Read More »

Krewe of Boo just makes Halloween better

If you missed Krewe of Boo’s parade Saturday night, then you really missed out on a lot. We caught the parade as it rounded Canal Street. Hundreds of people lined the streets, and this year’s throws were pretty great. Besides the standard candy (which the kids loved), we also caught some PJ’s coffee, plastic cups, beer koozies, and even some small, locally made art. My favorite catch was a beautifully… Read More »

What to wear in New Orleans: The Fall Edition

Everyone wants to know about the weather in New Orleans. It’s one of the most frequently asked questions that we receive at ExperienceNewOrleans.com via the online contact form or on the Facebook page. I don't blame you, I understand wanting to know what to wear when you visit the Big Easy and what you need to to pack. Before I get into the details, please note that here in the south… Read More »

Lee Tucker, the ‘grandfather’ of Jackson Square artists

When Lee Tucker was a kid, he had an unlimited supply of paper. His dad worked for a company that periodically re-designed all of its business forms. When the new ones came in, the old ones, which were blank on the back, went out. So Tucker did what any other kid may do – he drew on them. Those are the humble beginnings of a man who is now known… Read More »

Prize Pack Giveaway Winner (And a new contest)

And the winner is… Cheri G. of Tupelo, Mississippi. Congrats Cheri! She won a three day, two night stay in New Orleans! The  prize pack includes two nights at the historic Maison Dupuy, located in the beautiful French Quarter. While she’s here she’ll get to enjoy a Padde & Wheel Tour for two, which includes a two hour tour of the city with Gray Line Tours and a cruise along… Read More »

Ditch the men. This NOLA trip is for girls only

No kids. No men. No parents. No stress. That’s what a girlfriends getaway is all about. New Orleans is one of the best places for girls just to be girls, but we frequently get asked for recommendations on what to do in the city on a girlfriend getaway. Our answers vary depending on what kind of activities the group is looking for, but there are some universal activities that should… Read More »

The Family Friendly Side of New Orleans

Too often people think that New Orleans is strictly a city for the adults. The truth is that it can be a very family friendly with the makings of a vacation getaway that kids from age 2 to 102 will love. With its many lush green parks, historic sights popular attractions, New Orleans can be a fun and educational vacation spot for the while family. Audubon Zoo A New Orleans… Read More »