New Orleans

Social Distancing in this So So Social City

  In New Orleans, we gather together on front porches, on balconies and in the street. We share umbrellas during summer downpours. We scooch over to make room for somebody else at church. We eat from communal gumbo pots and split po-boys.… Read More »

What You Need to Know: New Orleans Phase 2 Reopening

Photo from Facebook follower Dhelia Henderson New Orleans is now in Phase 2 of the reopening plan. Masks are required when out and about the city. As a visitor, you’ll be happy to know that most attractions and tours are back up a… Read More »

New Orleans is Open. So What’s That Mean?

Even if every business in New Orleans is not yet back up and running, there is plenty enough to make a trip here totally worth it. While you can’t crowd onto a Bourbon Street balcony or dance the night away on Frenchmen Street yet, there is… Read More »

Father's Day in NOLA

How to Celebrate Your Rad Dad. You can give Dad the latest bestseller or a pair of silly boxers for Father’s Day or you can give him what he really wants – time with you and your sibs. Here are some New Orleansy ways to celebrate F… Read More »

Let’s Give ‘Em a Hand

Our city’s musicians, artists and service industry workers are what make New Orleans, well, New Orleans. If you need a helping hand or want to give one, click on the links below and learn more. Culture Aid Nola Directs aid to culture … Read More »

The Moms Behind The Musicians

  If this was a normal Mother’s Day, we’d be taking our moms to brunch at famous New Orleans restaurants. We’d be going to see Irma Thomas at her annual Mother’s Day concert at Audubon Zoo. We’d be picnicking… Read More »

NOLA Street Names

How Our Rues Got Their Names.  “They told me to take a streetcar named Desire, and then transfer to one called Cemeteries and ride six blocks and get off at – Elysian Fields!” – Blanche Dubois If you’re lo… Read More »

Lace Up for the 42nd Annual Crescent City Classic

NOTE: THIS YEAR'S CLASSIC HAS GONE VIRTUAL. LEARN MORE. April 11, 2020 Not all walks in New Orleans are pub crawls! Since 1978, serious runners and those who just love a good walk have headed to New Orleans for the All-State Sugar Bowl … Read More »

Something for Everybunny this Easter

NOTE: CHECK BACK HERE OR FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR UPDATES ON CANCELLATIONS.  New Orleans celebrates Easter every year with egg hunts, jazz cruises, parades, and, of course, church services. Don’t spend Easter morning with your head… Read More »

Spring Break In New Orleans

NOTE:  OUR SPRING FESTIVALS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED AND MANY ATTRACTIONS ARE NOT OPEN DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS.  PLEASE CALL BEFORE SETTING OUT. Five Reasons to Spring for NOLA  If you’re a student or a family who wants to dr… Read More »