Meet Lana Del Ray's boyfriend and see wildlife (alligators, birds, etc.) up close. We've been on this tour multiple times and cannot recommend it enough!

Preservation hall for jazz! buy your tickets in advance https://www.preservationhall.com

New Orleans is a historical port city and home to the first steamboats in America. Take a ride on the Mississippi River and say hi to Captain Don!

Whitney Plantation is a non-profit museum dedicated to the history of slavery, situated on a historical sugar, indigo and rice plantation which operated from 1752-1975. The museum preserves over a dozen historical structures, many of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Whitney Plantation Historic District.

Today, visitors to the site may self-guide through the grounds with an award-winning audio tour, which is available in six languages. Trained staff members stationed throughout the grounds answer questions and further educate guests about the history of the site. In addition to self-guided tours, visitors may take guided tours with our interpreters, which are offered at regular times throughout the day. We also offer educational tours specially designed for learners in 5th grade and above.

Streetcars are a charming and convenient way to experience the many areas of New Orleans. Four distinct lines, each originating Downtown, will take you through the French Quarter and beyond to places you might not otherwise get to see. The streetcar line stops near the wedding venue and would be a great way to arrive in style.

More info can be found here: https://www.neworleans.com/plan/transportation/streetcars/

In their 3-in-1 tour, you will learn about some of the French Quarter’s history and architecture and our Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau. Or, if spine-tingling shudders and stories of gore are more appealing to your curiosities of the macabre, you can choose our 4-in-1 or Adults Only tour, which will lead through the historic French Quarter as you hear chilling stories of history and horror. You will be entertained with vampire lore and legend, listen to the truth about Voodoo and learn when witchcraft made its public appearance in New Orleans.

(Personal commentary: Kitsch aside, this is a fun and ~spooky~ way to see the quarter!)

Tucked behind Audubon Zoo across the Mississippi River levee, this waterfront portion of Audubon Park is a great spot to relax and take a breath from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans. Known to locals as "The Fly', folks come out here to hang out, toss a frisbee, or watch the sun go down over the river.

We recommend bringing along a bag of crawfish and a daiquiri!

Parkway Bakery and Domilises. If you’re looking for po’boys, go to either of these places! If you go to Parkway, it’s nice to eat these on the bridge on Bayou Saint John right across the street. Domilises is more off the beaten path and will have fewer lines.https://parkwaypoorboys.com & http://www.domilisespoboys.com

Excellent, really creative food with a rotating menu. The chefs meet every Monday to discuss seasonal items and unusual concepts and design the weekly menu.

It is one of Nadia's favorite NOLA restaurants and is owned by our dear friends.

Creole fare, right across the street from Harrah’s. If you're looking for charbroiled oysters, there's no place better.

Incredible French and Caribbean restaurant run by Chef Nina Compton!

Angela Brocotos for dessert always and forever. Nadia swears up and down that they have the best cannolis in the world (not excluding Italy)— sue her!

Cafe du Monde for beignets, duh.

Plum St, Hanson’s, or Chance in Hell for snowballs!

To some, the signature summer treat is known as a snow cone and to others as shaved ice, but in New Orleans, it’s called a sno-ball, and it brings nothing but pure satisfaction from the start of spring until the closing of summer.

Always a good New Orleans vibe (good food, live music, outdoor patio, you can pick your wines and cheeses, and they'll plate it for you)

Hop around on Frenchmen Street and listen to live music or jazz. Although it's becoming increasingly touristy, you can still stumble upon some great music!

Live music & a local crowd!

Formerly a church, now a gorgeous bar/eatery!

In classical mythology, the Elysian Fields was paradise—the abode of the blessed after death. More modern interpretations use the phrase “Elysian Fields” to describe the feeling of bliss after visiting a special kind of place. Of course, Elysian Fields Avenue is a main thoroughfare separating the Marigny Neighborhood into its Triangular (“Marigny Triangle”) and Rectangular (“Marigny Rectangle”) shapes. The space’s namesake is also an homage to the Hotel’s and Bar’s geographic roots. The Elysian Bar will cultivate paradise and exude bliss through carefully curated food and beverage, plus well-rounded hospitality.