“One of my favorite things about New Orleans is the triumphant Mississippi River. Oh, the sounds that have been birthed into our souls from that muddy water! Jump on the Steamboat Natchez for a cruise down the Mother River and get swept away into the pastime!”

“A famous music venue for a reason! The balcony provides good views all around. When standing on the floor in front of the stage, you feel submerged in the experience. All the legends have played here!”

“Alligator cheesecake. Enough said! This place is legendary Cajun cuisine that will keep you drooling! And Jacques is a riot. Get to chatting and you’ll find quickly why NOLA is famous for the hospitality!”

“Everyone knows of Pat O’s for their famous hurricanes, but in fact, it’s on my list for their jambalaya. The best I’ve had in the city! Tastes like my family’s recipe from childhood!”

“This venue is famous and known around many parts of the country, but what makes it so special are multiple listening rooms. You can find yourself listening to high-school cats killing on the trombone in one room while the big dogs play on the main stage in the primary area. And it’s in the Quarter, with many places to hop to from there!”

“Our beloved City Park hosts wonderful farmers markets and is home to the beautiful botanical gardens. Another bonus, whether you have kids or are just a big kid yourself: The Children’s Museum is located here inside the park as well! A fun activity while perusing the grounds—jump on the giant ducks and paddle around the lakes.”

“After you have had your fix of the outdoors at City Park, walk on over to Blue Oak for some BBQ that will even have Memphis screaming! The brisket is my fave!”

“What would New Orleans be without our beignets?! There is a reason why this place is a tourist trap—IT’S DELICIOUS! Don’t let the locals fool you though; they frequent this attraction as well!”

“If you’re hanging out in the Quarter and find yourself stumbling on Canal Street, don’t worry! There is hope. Palace Cafe is the home of a creole cream sauce on their pasta that will knock your socks off! Their bread pudding is pretty famous too!”

“Step inside to learn of an event that shaped the world as we know it. Become mesmerized by the stories, and stay for the show to get a glimpse of history like never before.”