New Orleans

Musée Conti Wax Museum Figures Find New Home

Wax to the Future Learn about the Louisiana Purchase at the Great River Road Museum. There are a whole lot of people hanging out at the Great River Road Museum these days and some of them aren’t even wearing masks. Why? Because th… Read More »

Modified Phase Two Covid Restrictions Announcement

New Orleans may have been built on swamp land more than 300 years ago, but we're not out of the woods yet. On Wednesday, January 29, two weeks ahead of Mardi Gras, New Orleans moved back into a Modified Phase Two, easing some Covid-19 restric… Read More »

Celebrate Black History Month in the Tremé

The Tremé, the oldest black neighborhood in the country, was founded in 1783. It is home to fascinating museums, restaurants and churches that help tell the story of the African-American experience in New Orleans. Here’s just a sampl… Read More »

January 2021 Fun

Mardi Gras kicks off on January 6th, Twelfth Night. While things are going to be different this year with the cancellation of parades, there will still be house floats, king cake, the virtual Bacchus parade on February 14, a class on Ma… Read More »

Louisiana Goes Back to a Modified Stage 2

  On November 23, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana will move back to a modified version of Phase 2 coronavirus restrictions until at least December 23. Bars in parishes with greater than 5% positivity will be closed … Read More »

Santa's Must-Do List in New Orleans

Rudolph Guides Santa. Let Us Guide You. Whether you're a child or just feel like one during the holidays, festive fun awaits in New Orleans. Enjoy traditional Réveillon dinners at your favorite restaurants and other festive&nbs… Read More »

Here’s To Phase 3.3! Bars Now Open.

  Because Covid-19 rates haven’t been spiking here in the city, New Orleans has moved into Phase 3.3. This means, bars and breweries can now offer indoor seating at 25% or 50 people and outdoor seating at 100% capacity or 50 peop… Read More »

Commander’s Palace Has A New Executive Chef

On October 12, Commander’s Palace announced that, for the first time in their 127-year history, a female executive chef will be at the helm of their legendary kitchen. Chef Tory McPhail, who is leaving New Orleans for Montana, has passed th… Read More »

Here’s What’s Up Down Here with Covid Restrictions

Will New Orleans Bars Be Open on Halloween?  ExperienceNewOrleans.com staff member in better days. Beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, October 3rd, New Orleans will move into Phase 3.1. While masks will still be required for everyone whe… Read More »

Happy NOLAween!

Scary Fun Awaits at Mardi Gras World Get your mask on (yeah, the safety kind) and head over to Mardi Gras World this year for NOLAWEEN.  From October 1-31, you can enjoy a Halloween scavenger hunt, ten family-friendly Halloween themed pho… Read More »