Curator’s statement
New Orleans is known as a party city with its most famous party being the final week leading up to Mardi Gras. There is so much more to this lovely city than parties and parades, though there is certainly a lot of that. New Orleans is beloved by many for its food, culture and music.
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Things to do in New Orleans
Audubon Park - Make your way uptown to stroll through Audubon Park. Here you can walk or run the paths, play a round of golf or linger over a lovely brunch at the Clubhouse.
National WWII Museum - History buffs will love this thoughtfully done museum and those who think they aren't into history will be blown away.
Swamp tour - Try something new with an airboat Swamp Tour through the bayous of Louisiana.
New Orleans Saints Game - Visit the world famous Super Dome and cheer on local NFL team, the New Orleans Saints.
French Quarter Tour - Enjoy hearing stories of French Quarter history on Bourbon St. You'll learn it's far more than just a party here.
City Park - You could spend two days just exploring City Park's 1,300 acres. Children's Museum, Botanical Gardens, miles of trails, Nola Museum of Art, biking, fishing and boating—it's all here.
Architecture your - Take a walking tour of the beautiful Garden District with it's magnificent historic mansions and majestic oak trees lining every street.
Find a festival - There's always something the celebrate in New Orleans. Festivals almost every weekend throughout the year from Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest to Beignet Fest and OctoberFest, you are sure to find a party!
Places to eat & drink in New Orleans
Jazz Brunch at Josephine Estelle - Love live music while you brunch? This is a big beautiful venue with a terrific menu.
Bearcat Cafe - Two locations to get your biscuits and gravy fix on.
Satsuma Maple - Small uptown neighborhood cafe and the perfect brunch or lunch spot.
Val's Tacos - Casual taco spot, but don't let that fool you. Fantastic tacos, margaritas and mezcal on the menu!
Saba - The most delicious Middle Eastern food you'll ever have and fantastic creative cocktail and mocktails, too.
Copper Vine - Lovely wine bar with a full dinner menu and a fabulous patio with hanging potted plants that make it feel like you are dining in a botanical garden in the middle of the city.
La Petite Grocery - Perfect little neighborhood French bistro in the heart of Uptown.
Paladar 511 - If you love wood-fired pizza, burrata and negronis, this is your spot!
Cane + Table - French Quarter eatery with a Caribbean flair. Rum-based cocktails will have you feeling like you are in Havana.
Cafe du Monde - A mainstay and legendary for a reason. Stop in for a delicious, messy and warm bit of New Orleans history.
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