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.

Super fun place just to stop by and visit. This isn't a business, it's someone's residence that…read moredecided to start placing skellies around the yard. The names that are added are fun and playful. There are a lot. There is even a sign of retired names of skeletons. Definitely visit when in town.

*from a non-vegan eater... My friend is vegan, likes to walk…read moreand we thought a mini tour of NOLA would be cool. Let's just say... Mark was GREAT, the food was DELICIOUS, the walk was less than 3000 steps (easy, spaced out and flat), there was cool history bits throughout, and the food. Wow. So. Good. We had so many different flavors, everything was Do yourself a favor and try something that you might not have experienced before, this one is an easy win!!! *would do any of Mark's tours, he's just that good!

Date of tour: December 21, 2024…read more After a wonderful food tour in Prague last year, we wanted to replicate the magic stateside while visiting New Orleans, a city with a rich food history and scene. As requested, I will keep the individual location names secret as to not spoil your potential food tour but also because the stops can change and I don't want to have you disappointed if you don't get the same places on your tour. Ty was a great guide, providing us with local history and culture as we ate our way down Magazine Street. The only complaint I have is that they didn't really interact with us during the food portions, standing or sitting off to the side, or running to the next location to make sure we were all set. To me, the guide should be not only the bridge between the locations and food with us, but also a bridge between the different groups on the tour. Ty told us before the tour started that the other folks joining us were from Michigan, but we found out from them later that they were actually from New York. Had these connections been made earlier, it would have enhanced the tour. On to the food, wonderful that it all was! Please note that I may make some errors in the actual names of the food, while I took pictures, I did not write down the names and there wasn't a post-tour recap to assist me! Stop #1: A local sandwich and a seafood side. Both quite good, especially since I don't like olives! Stop #2: An unusual meat that was shockingly good! Stop #3: Seafood options. I've had a different version of one of these items in Asheville, NC. This wasn't quite as good but still tasty. Stop #4: Southern favorites that were so good! I didn't think I would like these but I did. Stop #5: A peppermint fudge cupcake. Sadly, the weakest stop on the tour. Other that tried the gelato came away disappointed and my cupcake was neither overly fudgey or pepperminty. It looked pretty, though!

So many things to eat, see, and buy!…read more My friends and I walked over here as it was on our list of things to do but we were so amazed at how many food options there are as well as things to buy. The end we came in from started with food and there are beignets, oysters, boils, crawfish, and a whole bunch of other options. There is something for everyone to eat here. The other section had a lot of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, and artwork. I bought a couple of cute dresses and my friends and I all bought some artwork to bring home. It's a great place to get your souvenir shopping done as there are some unique pieces here!

The French Market is one of those main stages of New Orleans culture. It's one of those…read moreestablishments that has been around forever. From the moment you walk into this space, what you are confronted with is tons of all kinds of great and unique everything. Much of it is not only sold by local artisans, but made by them, as well. French market is predominantly an open air location. What you will find here are small shops that each offer a very unique collection of items that are very specific to their own shop. The items that are sold here span the gambit from jewelry, to artworks, to ethnic pieces that represent the culture from where the shop owner comes from. There is really a lot of everything at the French Market. Meaning, this is a great place to get that really unique gift that you wanna get for that special someone or to find that unique piece of whatever that you will personally use. As there are numerous shops here, each business provides a unique buying experience. Each one represents what they offer, and do it from their own perspective. From this, you'll find some shop merchants that are super friendly, very cordial, and more than willing to make deals with you. Others, not so much. But, that's what makes this location truly interesting. All the personalities that make up this shopping establishment. More than simply a place to shop for gifts, artworks, souvenirs, and the like, French Market also offers some great food stalls. So, if you need a snack, drink, or even a full meal, you can find it here. As this is open air, in the summer, it can get kinda hot inside this establishment. This is not bad or good, this is just something to keep in mind. This is the same during the winter months. You can't get kind of cold in there. But, at least from my perspective, that's a little bit easier to deal with. You just have to wear a jacket. Overall, this is one of the main stays of NOLA. It's truly a must see location. And, for people who know the city well, this is a place to go to when you want to find that truly unique item. Truly, you never know what you'll find.

It looks like these ppl have some major telant... Very good art work.. I'm glad to see that the ppl…read moreof New Orleans can come together and make such beautiful work.. way to go ppl. Love it!!!

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!

All I can say is take a ride on a trolley cuz riding in it is an adventure in itself! It's only…read more1.25 each way. And sometimes, without any warning it's free! We too NOMA and the big city park. It was a terrific way to spend half a day.

The Muses super Krewe is the best. This undoubtedly is the most fun crew of all the floats in the…read moreparade on Saint Charles Street. We have been attending parades for the last 3 nights. And each night that the Muses come through they throw the coolest stuff to the crowds below and never miss a moment of entertaining everyone that came to see them. If you go anywhere in New Orleans on Mardi Gras and hear that this Krewe of Muses is having a parade, make time to go there and I strongly recommend you get there early. Because the crowd is going to be thick. Hint: Look for shoes.

The Krewe of Muses 2020 did not get to roll as planned on 2.20.2020 for our 20th Anniversary due to…read moreinclement weather. However, the Krewe did roll the following day! Although we were missing most of the marching units, we paraded on only as us Muses can ! It was an awesome ride and the crowds were out there cheering us on! "happy is he whom the Muses love"

My first visit to the French Quarter was a blast! The parades, the people, and the energy there was…read moreunparalleled! "Ain't no party like a Mardi Gras party!" Until next time...

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.

Absolutely astounding experience again at Pulcinella! Greeted warmly by the host & seated for our…read morereservation in a cozy private corner we started with delicious well balanced cocktails. We started with the famous meatball & bread service, upscaled with the artisanal Tuscan olive oil. All I can say is WOW! I have never experienced olive oil like this before, I'll never skip it when it's available now! Our party dined on the seafood cannelloni & stuffed shells for mains. Everything was served promptly, hot & rich with flavor. Everything was fresh, great portions, truly perfection. OH and of course the unmatched hospitality from Bella & Andy is the glitter sprinkled on top. They seem to have thought of it all & we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Also don't miss the opportunity to catch a show at the Original Nite Cap upstairs! We were lucky enough to snag tickets to the Blue Velvet Review and OH MY GODDESS what a fantastic show! This dinner & show combo is a date nite MUST!

Warm Southern Italian gem--great vibes, service, menu, and outstanding wines…read more Charming Southern Italian spot with great vibes, stellar service, and superb wines.

This is a long party of a street. Music, bars, eateries, hotels, shops, patios, dancing in the…read morestreet fun. A lot of people walking, cars driving etc. Well lit , national guard on scene. Blocks of excitement. Con: smells of urine and trash . Homeless people laying around and/or begging. Stay alert at all times!!! Overall a fun experience!

Bourbon Street is definitely something to see if you're visiting New Orleans, but it's not really…read moremy scene. It's loud, super crowded, and mostly full of tourists drinking and partying. During the day, it's more chill and you can actually notice the old buildings and cool balconies. It's worth experiencing once if you like the party life, but not worth stepping into puddles of grey water.

This is a reminder of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It was made from leftover…read morescraps to resemble a house in a tree, a memorial by a local artist that was dedicated on the 4th anniversary of Katrina. This visual reminder of what happened with boats in trees, cars on top of houses, and mattresses in places they never should be.

Made from leftover scraps to resemble a house in a tree, a memorial by a local artist that was…read morededicated on the fourth anniversary of Katrina, this is a visual reminder of what happened. Boats in trees after the storm, cars on top of houses, mattresses in places they never should be. A stark reminder of what happened in the past and what can happen in the future through natural disasters.