New Orleans
New Orleans decorates for Christmas
December 16, 2013 | New OrleansIt’s the holiday season, and New Orleans looks beautiful. From Jackson Square to the West Bank, businesses and residents have hung lights in windows and holly on balconies. Christmas trees have popped up all over the city, and the street… Read More »
Local legend Frank Davis remembered as genuine, loved
December 10, 2013 | New OrleansPhoto courtesy of WWL New Orleans local legend Frank Davis, a well-loved outdoorsman, culinary mastermind, and WWL radio and TV star, died Monday at the age of 71 from a rare autoimmune disease known as CIDP, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropthy.… Read More »
5 Things to do in New Orleans in December
December 1, 2013 | New OrleansDecember 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… Read More »
Veterans Day discounts in New Orleans
November 10, 2013 | New OrleansHappy 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.… Read More »
Krewe of Boo just makes Halloween better
October 27, 2013 | New OrleansIf 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… Read More »
What to wear in New Orleans: The Fall Edition
October 14, 2013 | New OrleansEveryone 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 understand wanting to… Read More »
Lee Tucker, the ‘grandfather’ of Jackson Square artists
October 6, 2013 | New OrleansWhen 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… Read More »
Prize Pack Giveaway Winner (And a new contest)
October 3, 2013 | New OrleansAnd 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 Quarter. While… Read More »
Ditch the men. This NOLA trip is for girls only
September 11, 2013 | New OrleansNo 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… Read More »
The Family Friendly Side of New Orleans
September 4, 2013 | New OrleansToo often people think that New Orleans is strictly a city for adults. The truth is that it can be very family-friendly, with the makings of a vacation getaway that kids from age 2 to 102 will love. With its… Read More »