New Orleans

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 »

We Believe: Gray Line's Ghost Tour Is Spooky Fun

Greater New Orleans has a population of about 1.167 million – if you count only the living. Our 300 year-old-city is considered one of the most haunted in the country and people from all over the world come to hear our ghost stories. If you… Read More »

Ten Trippy Horror Films & TV Shows Set in New Orleans

  Halloween in New Orleans – a time when ghosts, witches and vampires come out (on the big screen, of course). So cover the mirrors, hang some garlic around your neck, turn down the lights and hit play. Here are “Ten Trippy Ho… Read More »

Yum! New Orleans School of Cooking Zoom Classes

We’re all spending more time in the house these days–why not fill your home with the delicious aromas of New Orleans? The New Orleans School of Cooking is now offering virtual cooking classes. Let’s get cookin’! … Read More »

Why you should walk down Magazine Street

The French Quarter is always a popular place for people to visit when they’re in town, and with good reason. There’s a lot to do there – Bourbon St., cemeteries, live music, good food.  You can spend an entire weekend in … Read More »

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 »