New Orleans

5 Things to do in New Orleans in December

December is a wonderful time of year to be in New Orleans. The beautiful decorations, the fun events, the mild weather and a lot of Christmas spirit brings the city together even more-so than usual.  For those of you lucky enough to be in… Read More »

Veterans Day discounts in New Orleans

Happy Veterans Day to all of the brave men and women who have selflessly served our country. We have so much respect for everything you have done to ensure that the rest of us can live safe and peaceful lives. In honor of Veterans Day, man… Read More »

Krewe of Boo just makes Halloween better

If you missed Krewe of Boo’s parade Saturday night, then you really missed out on a lot. We caught the parade as it rounded Canal Street. Hundreds of people lined the streets, and this year’s throws were pretty great. Besides the s… Read More »

What to wear in New Orleans: The Fall Edition

Everyone wants to know about the weather in New Orleans. It’s one of the most frequently asked questions that we receive at ExperienceNewOrleans.com via the online contact form or on the Facebook page. I don't blame you, I understan… Read More »

Lee Tucker, the 'grandfather' of Jackson Square artists

When Lee Tucker was a kid, he had an unlimited supply of paper. His dad worked for a company that periodically re-designed all of its business forms. When the new ones came in, the old ones, which were blank on the back, went out. So Tucker d… Read More »

Prize Pack Giveaway Winner (And a new contest)

And the winner is… Cheri G. of Tupelo, Mississippi. Congrats Cheri! She won a three day, two night stay in New Orleans! The  prize pack includes two nights at the historic Maison Dupuy, located in the beautiful French Quart… Read More »

Ditch the men. This NOLA trip is for girls only

No kids. No men. No parents. No stress. That’s what a girlfriends getaway is all about. New Orleans is one of the best places for girls just to be girls, but we frequently get asked for recommendations on what to do in the city on a… Read More »

The Family Friendly Side of New Orleans

Too often people think that New Orleans is strictly a city for the adults. The truth is that it can be a very family friendly with the makings of a vacation getaway that kids from age 2 to 102 will love. With its many lush green parks, historic sight… Read More »

September 2013 things to do

September isn’t as well-known as its brother and sister months, but it’s a great time to be in New Orleans. The weather is a little bit more agreeable and crowds are on the mild side. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that there’s… Read More »

Navigating New Orleans farmers markets

Farmers markets are popular in New Orleans, and there are plenty of them. The trick is knowing about them, when they happen, where they take place, and how they differ. Here’s a list of farmers markets in New Orleans proper, and wha… Read More »