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Top 5 Things To Do This Month Off the Parade Route

This year, Fat Tuesday falls on February 17th. You'll find a complete parade schedule here but we're doing more than throwing beads this month. Here are 5 things you can do when you're not on the parade route. 1. Go Golfing at Loft18 Play a round or two of simulated golf and munch on burgers, wings and other yummy things at Loft18 on Metairie Road. Don’t leave without sharing an… Read More »

Mo’ Satchmo: Louis Armstrong Itinerary

Red Beans & Rice-ly Ours: Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong If you’re coming to town for Satchmo SummerFest this August 2 & 3 (the 4th is Louis Armstrong’s birthday), chances are you’re a big fan of Pops. When you’re not attending the Jazz Mass, second lining in the Satchmo Salute Parade, listening to great local musicians, or attending a fascinating lecture, you might want to check out some sites… Read More »

Want to help New Orleans? Come have fun

It’s Time to Visit New Orleans Again! Hurricane Ida was no Katrina. The fact that our city wasn’t filled with water for days makes a huge difference in how quick we have been able to welcome visitors again.  While Ida did cause significant wind damage in New Orleans, many of our businesses had minimal or no effects and are now open.  We are recovering and quickly. Why? Because this city… Read More »

Our Stimulus Program: NewOrleansCoupons.com

With millions of American’s getting vaccinated every day, travel for many is becoming a possibility again. Experience New Orleans has our own stimulus program–our sister site, NewOrleansCoupons.com. Before you head down here, get over there and check out nearly 50 offers on hotels, restaurants and attractions. Beignets, gumbo, ghost tours, swamp adventures, plantation tours, shopping at the Riverwalk…you can enjoy it all for less with NewOrleansCoupons.com. Here's Where You Can… Read More »

NOLA Moves to Modified Phase 3

What Dat Means As vaccination numbers go up and new cases go down, there’s much to be hopeful about down here. In fact, starting today, Friday, March 12, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has eased COVID-19 restrictions in the city. Under the new Modified Phase 3 guidelines, restaurants and businesses will be allowed to operate at up to 75% occupancy. Gatherings of up to 75 people are now allowed indoors and… 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 Mardi Gras Indian beading traditions (see below), and celebrations with Mardi Gras cocktails and decadent dishes in restaurants throughout the city. Here’s what’s going on in January. Behind the Scenes at… Read More »

It’s Game On at Dave & Buster’s New Orleans

New Orleans Means Fun and Fun Means Dave & Buster’s. If you like arcade fun–and who doesn’t–you’ll love Dave & Buster’s on Poydras, right near the Superdome. It’s a great place to play both classic and state-of-the-art games, billiards, four-person air hockey, or watch your favorite sports teams on massive screens with epic stadium sound (Who Dat!) while you grab a bite to eat. The food and cocktails are fun,… Read More »

The best things to do in New Orleans

There are so many things to do in New Orleans, it might take a lifetime to see and experience them all. If you're only visiting for a short period of time though, here are a couple of things you might want to check out: Broadway Theatre is alive and well in The Big Easy. It’s never too difficult to catch a Broadway show, local theatre production or opera performances while… Read More »

New Orleans Upcoming Events

This year has already begun to be exciting - having already started with New Year's festivities and with many more upcoming events, festivals, and celebrations. Other cities have only a few festivals a year; in New Orleans, we have a lot to celebrate - so there are festivals almost every week. Here are a few highlights that you should look forward to in the upcoming next few months in New… Read More »