New Orleans

Politics Is Fun Again at 1776, The Musical at Rivertown

 Photo credit:    John Barrois If you think the current election is stressful, go see 1776, The Musical, playing now through November 20th at the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts (15 minutes from N… Read More »

NOLA Architecture: From Shotgun to Creole

Homes in New Orleans have a distinct architectural look, borrowing from the various cultures that have settled in the Big Easy. Shotgun Homes might be the most talked about, but it’s just one of the many beautiful styles you can see when travel… Read More »

Fall in New Orleans: Our Favorite Season of All?

  Hello, Fall, our old friend! We’re so happy to see you again. Don’t get us wrong – summer was a blast. We beat the heat with strawberry daiquiris from Mango Mango, hot happy hour specials, and great tunes at Bourbon… Read More »

6 Reasons to Visit New Orleans This August

Summer may be winding down, but New Orleans is heating up (and we don’t just mean literally).  With festival season kicking into high gear, we’ll be dancing the days and nights away with amazing music, delicious dining, and you can e… Read More »

Go 4th on the River New Orleans Fireworks Display was Amazing!

No city throws a party like New Orleans! And this year’s 26th annual July 4th celebration, Go 4th on the River, did not disappoint. My first time attending, I can easily see why it is ranked the 5th “must see” fireworks display in t… Read More »

New Orleans Recipes For Spring

It’s spring time here in New Orleans. Besides an occasional rain fall of epic proportions like yesterday, spring means perfectly sunny weather with mild temperatures and a winning combination for outdoor activities like crawfish boils, Strawber… Read More »

Why the Saints are Synonymous with New Orleans

  Passion runs deep in New Orleans, but few deeper than the love we have for the Saints. That’s right—when it comes to our team Who Dat Nation is all business and plenty of play! Our love affair began when Saints joined the… Read More »

New Orleans Gets Shoutout at Tony Awards

With its rich musical and theatrical history, it’s no surprise New Orleans had a prominent place in this year’s Tony Awards –three top stars  of the night claim ties to the Big Easy. First on our list is Michael Cerveris, wh… Read More »

3 Ways to Keep Your Cool This Summer

Keeping cool in the New Orleans heat and humidity can be a challenge. But if you’re visiting the Big Easy this summer, don’t worry –there are there are plenty of things to do and see while you beat the heat.  Here are a few of … Read More »

Free, cheap things to do outside the French Quarter

Traveling to any big city can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. New Orleans in particular has a lot of free or cheap entertainment options if you know where to look. While there are plenty of free things to do in the French Quarte… Read More »