16 Do’s and Don’t at Mardi Gras in New Orleans

16 Do’s and Don’t at Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Mardi Gras to a local is all about parades, historic rituals, having fun, and parties…tons of parties. To do Mardi gras like a local, here are our suggestions of dos and don’ts.   1. Don’t Buy Beads   If you’re coming to town for the...
What To Do for Mardi Gras in New Orleans

What To Do for Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is an unforgettable experience. People dress up in extravagant costumes, attend balls, catch throws (beads, cups, doubloons, and trinkets), party all night long, and more. With the big event kicking off in a few weeks, we decided to write a...
New Years in New Orleans

New Years in New Orleans

Ring in the New Year having fun in New Orleans! New Orleans has many New Year’s Eve events – from hotel parties, to festivals, to the Fleur de Lis Drop (our NOLA equivalent of the NYC ball drop). One of the biggest events in New Orleans is the Allstate®...
Top 10 Walking Tours in New Orleans

Top 10 Walking Tours in New Orleans

For all of you who love to explore on foot, here are our 10 favorite New Orleans walking tours. Trust us; they’re the best our city has to offer.   French Quarter Walking Tour   This French Quarter walking tour takes individuals through the French...
Top Summer Festivals in New Orleans

Top Summer Festivals in New Orleans

Summer in New Orleans can be very easily described as a combo of heat + humidity + thunder. The good news? We are a city known to have fun no matter what the circumstances are. Between July and August there are a series of amazing and unique events, festivals, and...
Our Favorite Spots on Frenchmen Street

Our Favorite Spots on Frenchmen Street

If you want party like a New Orleans local, do yourself a favor and wander off of Bourbon street toward Frenchman street. In this vibrant and colorful street at night you will find fantastic live music flowing out of small to mid-sized venues along a short 3 block...