Great way to get around without walking, we took this to the City Park which was definitely too far…read moreto walk in the heat. You don't need to download the app, but we did. You can pay cash when boarding, an all day pass is $3. Got to see lots of interesting things riding the streetcar. They are also airconditioned and very clean.

Take this from somewhere close to Bourbon to the NOMA from - New Orleans Museum of Art. It's only…read more1.25 each way. Exact change only. But also do it just to do it. Not only will you most likely get to see some interesting "characters" on the ride back and forth but also get to a different view from the main tourist center. PS- it's rarely staying on schedule so just go with the flow! Sometimes your driver will just get out at one of the stops if he has to use the facilities!

Looking for Halloween things to do in New Orleans? Add the famous Skeleton House in New Orleans to…read moreyour spooky season bucket list! This New Orleans Halloween attraction is filled with creative skeleton displays, funny scenes, and plenty of photo opportunities. It's a fun stop for families, locals, and anyone looking for free Halloween activities in New Orleans.

Oh my word! I am still laughing! We are in town for the Fried Chicken Festival ( my daughter is a…read morejudge) and a local friend of hers ( also a judge) brought us here after oysters and cocktails. So entertaining. They had scores of skeletons with outfits, funny sayings and everything else you could think of. Whoever designed this display is a genius. Don't miss it.

What a great place this in New Orleans! Go out of Cafe Du Monde and go right, walk 5 minutes and…read moreyou will find the market. There is a "pre-market" with prepared foods and things to eat in regular retail stores and outside eateries. That section is followed by the market itself which has dozens of arts and crafts stations where people sell everything you want/need/wish to have to remember your trip. One tip: cash is king. Some only accept cash and others will give a discount if you use cash. My general rule is that it is always safer to use cash than card in these types of markets. Anyway, there is an endless assortment of t-shirts and other clothing; knick-knacks such as alligator heads; jewelry; paintings; leather work; hats; on and on. The market is huge. Expect to spend a minimum of two hours. Even more if you are a serious shopper. It's fun and a great way to spend some time when visiting New Orleans.

One of my favorite things about vacation is unexpected places…read more Places that you ran into on vacation that you either had no idea existed or no idea how great they were. French Market in New Orleans was definitely that for me on my trip out there. I had heard of it before i arrived but I truly didn't know how great it was. I stumbled upon it after visiting Cafe Du Monde near Jackson Square. I decided to walk off those beignets off and stumbled upon the French Market. It was overwhelming. Just rows and rows of vendors and food spots. It's an open-air market though it is covered. My favorite spot in there was Loretta's Pralines and her famous savory crab beignets-which is in competition for my favorite bite in all of New Orleans. It's a perfect spot to buy darn near everything a tourist would want to buy on a New Orleans vacation. It's located right near the outer edges of the French Quarter and the Riverwalk. It covers about six blocks and dates back to the early 1800s. It truly is a piece of New Orleans history. I feel it's a true "must-visit" spot for anyone coming to the wonderful city of New Orleans.

So beautiful!! For me, this was definitely a must see. It's in lovely City Park, so there's that…read moregoing for it right off the bat. The lights themselves are creative and cool and just fascinatingly gorgeous. I agree that the dragon, fish and pagoda are the big highlights here. Experiencing those alone are worth the admission price, in my opinion. We didn't partake in the food here-so I can't comment on that and for some reason Storyland was closed on a Saturday night unlike Celebration in the Oaks...so that was strange, but all in all I really enjoyed this and definitely recommend it.

I am so excited! I enjoyed China Lights so much I went twice in a week!…read more First off, yes it's $18 but it's worth it- there is a lot going on, it's really enjoyable and you can make an evening out of it. There are a few different layers to China Lights, so let me hit them one by one. The lantern lights: This is the main attraction. Gorgeous lit up lanterns of all types that illuminate the Botanical Gardens. It's really hard to pick a favorite, but I loved the panda bears and the penguins. Some of y'all know that penguins have a special place in my heart since I got to cuddle some once at the aquarium. I also loved the big light up ducks that were in a reflecting pool and moving around on a little track. I'm doing a terrible job at describing it, but trust me it's beautiful. It's really hard to describe how amazing the lights are in person and I can only imagine how much work this whole exhibit took to put together from the planning to the execution. It was definitely worth the work! The performances: In the tent where they serve the food they have nightly performances at 6:30 and 8:00. We caught the 8:00 show and the performers are straight from China. This is what they do for a living and it shows. First there were three young ladies who did acrobatics while spinning plates, the next man was a juggler who was only 18 but is an expert at juggling rings, there were contortionists who could do crazy bendy things and there was even a clown. The show lasts about 20 minutes or so and it was fantastic! These people are amazingly talented and I am so glad I got to see something like this in person. The food: I got a burger. It was a burger. Who cares? The star of the food show is the muffaletta egg rolls. Oh yeah, we are talking muffaletta goodies wrapped in a wonton and fried- totally healthy, right? OH MY GAAAAAH. So, I am going to have to go back just to get this egg roll again. It was incredible and I really should have just eaten this and called it a day. Seriously though, is there anywhere in NOLA that makes this so I can like have it on a regular basis? Please advise. All in all, I loved China Lights. It was a lot of fun and the weather is perfect for it right now. I went on both a weeknight and a weekend. I would suggest going on a weeknight because there are way fewer people and the lines to get tickets, food, bathroom, etc. are a lot shorter/non-existent. I will be back before May 1st and I hope that City Park makes this an annual thing.

My Facebook memories were a good thing today, as it reminded me that this day last year, I went to…read moresee the Tulips at City Park. So, I went, hoping that I wasn't too late (or too early). I was not either of those. They did look as if they were holding on for dear life though. This isn't a spectacular show, as they are a delicate flower, and New Orleans weather can be harsh. And this is nothing like the Woodburn, OR Tulip shindig, which is tulips as far as the eye can see for acres, but this is amazing. The beauty of the flowers beside the lake, in front of the museum sets me in awe of this amazing miracle. There are ropes setting them off, but I was kind of angered as I saw a couple making out nearby, holding the leash of their dogs, but because they were not paying attention, the dogs were munching on the flowers. That is not cool. Be careful, because they are right by the walking/bike path and it is easy to be so amazed by the flowers that you are blocking those trying to excersize. Be aware of your surroundings! Hopefully next year, I will remember sooner so I can enjoy them in their full glory. Come see the flowers while you can! Or come next year! The shelf life is short, so seize the day and enjoy!

These are nice and extensive fields of flowers, and one of those things that isn't world famous but…read moretourists ought to stop by to appreciate.

What I will remember the most about the French Quarter was the parts of it that you don't see on…read moresocial media. The parts where people actually live. Believe it or not there is a residential part of the French Quarter. I saw actual schools in the French Quarter that are there for the little kids who live there. I never would've known that if I hadn't went off the beaten path in the French Quarter. There are little markets and little community sports bars that are 100% filled or used by locals, not a tourist in sight. The architecture in those sections of the French Quarter are a little beat up in comparison to the more popular parts like Bourbon Street or Jackson Square. But the buildings still look pretty awesome. So my recommendation would be if you find yourself in the French Quarter, take a walk away from the touristy parts and venture off to the hidden part of the French Quarter-it's pretty awesome.

What can be said about the French Quarter that hasn't already been written a thousand times?…read more Plenty--once you see it the right way. If you've never been, skip the chaos of Mardi Gras and visit during the quieter stretches of mid-spring, preferably during the day. That's when the Quarter reveals itself. The crowds thin just enough to let you move at your own pace, to look up at the wrought-iron balconies, to hear the music before you see the musician, and to take it all in without fighting your way through it. History here isn't something you read about--it surrounds you. Spend time at Jackson Square, anchored by its iconic statue of Andrew Jackson, and framed by the stunning St. Louis Cathedral. Artists line the square, musicians fill the air, and street performers remind you that this city doesn't separate culture from daily life--it lives it. And then there's the food and music--both deeply rooted, unapologetically bold, and unmistakably New Orleans. Yes, the flavors can lean spicy, but the kitchens here know their audience. Just speak up, and they'll meet you where you are. But here's the truth: no photograph, no movie, no travel piece ever quite captures this place. The French Quarter isn't something you observe--it's something you experience. And once you do, you'll understand why people keep coming back, trying to put into words what is, at its core, impossible to fully explain.

Bayou St. John is hard to review. It's great for paddling or enjoying by sitting on the side. It's…read morenice to walk along and it's even better to stroll along Moss and look at the houses on the way to City Park. I reallllly need to be there for Bayou Bugaloo.

It's so nice to drive along Bayou Saint John! It's pleasant and also the houses around there are…read morenice. You can bring your crawfish & beer, your grill, or even a nice wine and cheese board and have a little picnic. If you're into water activities, there's always lots of people on their kayaks. There's also Bayou Boogaloo once year and so many restaurants close to it - Parkway Bakery, Bayou Beer Garden, Bayou Wine Garden.

I've eaten here at least 4 times. All of the meals have been terrific, and the feedback I've gotten…read morefrom my friends dining with me has been the same. The focaccia bread is really yummy and made in house. The cocktails are inventive and delicious and the bartender is really nice. In fact, all of the servers are really nice. Most recently, I had eggplant parmesan, and it was perfectly prepared, with crispy eggplant and delicious sauce and gooey cheese and some spaghetti on the side. The stuffed shells with short rib ragu was incredible. My friend had the chicken cutlet with shallot cream and he was raving about it. Can't wait to go back!

Yummy! Such a wonderful Italian Restaurant located in the 7th Ward…read more We made reservations the day of and got seated right away when we arrived. Our seats were in a nice corner spot giving us more room to put our stuff down. It's not the biggest space but they did some amazing things with it and it's super comfortable. The food was pretty good! We got a few dishes to try family style and were pretty full by the end of it. I really enjoyed the meatballs which they are known for. Service: really good. They kept our water full and checked in regularly. Drinks: full bar with some Italian options Reservations: Yes, apparently they can get quite busy Outside Seating: I didn't see any Parking: Street Parking

This is a great food tour that celebrates the best of the diversity of the New Orleans culinary…read morescene. Our tour guide, Ty, was knowledgeable and interesting. He not only shared the history of the food tastings, but the history of the city he clearly loves. Definitely take this tour!

Fantastic team! First time in New Orleans and it was the perfect way to start our vacation. We…read morelove the fact that this was not a typical food tour, but one that engages you and feeds you well!! A must - perfect for all ages!!

this is probably my favorite place to get Creole food. No idea what to even say except the food was…read moreDELICIOUS. you know when a dish is so delicious you start grunting? basically what happened here. The seafood potato was RICHHH and full of shrimp, green onions, and flavor. And the butter beans dish was phenomenal. That sausage was incredible- the skin just punctured in a satisfying way, like it was crispy but then you sink your teeth in meat. The service was fast. I also loved the art from local artists on the walls. I think it would be really cool if more art were shown. Love this place and I hope it prospers

Vaucresson is a family-operated sausage maker where you can find classic dishes…read more Boudin Balls: Boudin is a Cajun sausage mixture of pork, rice, the holy trinity, and spices. The boudin is breaded and deep fried. It has a really thick and crunchy exterior while it remains soft and moist inside. The garlicky mayo sauce adds some zip to the flavor. Sausage Sampler Platter: You can try three of their sausage options, which come with mustard, and toasted French bread. * Creole Hot Sausage: The reddish Chaurice is made of pork and Creole seasonings such as cayenne and paprika. The juicy sausage has a complex spicy flavor with a great texture. * Green Onion Sausage: Dip this one in the mustard dipping sauce. * Jerk Chicken Sausage: The jerk spices evoke Caribbean flavors that go well with the grilled onions and bell peppers. There's Amari a mango mustard dipping sauce. Beef Yakamein: This is a beef noodle soup that we'll cure what ails you. It contains braised beef chunks, spaghetti noodles, and a deeply savory broth. The soup is heavily seasoned with soy sauce, Worcestershire, and Creole seasonings. Note that the soup can get extremely salty.