Louisiana travel guides covering New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, the River Road plantations, and Cajun Country — French Quarter and Garden District logistics, Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest timing, swamp-tour operator vetting, and the gumbo, jambalaya, beignet, and crawfish-boil traditions that make Louisiana America’s most distinct food state.
This first-timer-friendly 3-day New Orleans itinerary groups the French Quarter, Garden District, Warehouse District, and Frenchmen Street into a workable weekend, with current transit, museum, dining, hotel, and pacing tips.
Step into a world where history whispers from every corner and ghosts roam the halls. This grande dame of hotels boasts a rotating bar that’ll make your head spin—literally.
A 31-acre park dedicated to Louis Armstrong that is home to historic Congo Square, Mahalia Jackson Performing Arts Center that plays hosts to concerts, films, and other events.
A park established in 1721, surrounded by historic buildings, serves as a venue for artists and performers to practice their crafts.
Step into a living history book at Napoleon House, where centuries-old walls whisper tales of emperors and ghosts. While you’re here, try authentic Creole flavors amidst Napoleon-themed decor.
Experience the haunting charm of Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, a historic New Orleans gem. Enjoy drinks in a cozy, candlelit atmosphere rich with pirate lore.
Cafe Du Monde has served the same three things since 1862. The beignets hit your shirt before they hit your mouth — order anyway.
St. Louis Cathedral has stood over Jackson Square since 1794 — the Louisiana Purchase was signed in its shadow.
Bourbon Street is louder and more touristy than locals admit — but Pat O’Brien’s at midnight still delivers something you won’t find anywhere else.
Leech jars, voodoo potions, and a preserved apothecary counter — this 1823 Creole townhouse is the strangest 45 minutes in New Orleans.
Seven pavilions, one city that built the Higgins boat. The Liberation Pavilion and AI veteran interviews alone justify a full day here.
Frenchmen Street is where locals actually go. The Spotted Cat alone — no cover, world-class jazz — makes it worth leaving the French Quarter behind.
Make informed travel decisions before visiting the Crescent City by reviewing essential safety protocols and current crime statistics for New Orleans.
Experience the chilling paranormal history of the Crescent City by taking a ghost tour through the fifteen most notoriously haunted locations across New Orleans.
Add a thrilling layer of paranormal intrigue to your Louisiana vacation by booking a room at one of the thirteen most notoriously haunted hotels in New Orleans.
A $3M art collection, 25,000 sq ft of spa, and live jazz in a 1908 Beaux Arts building — the Ritz New Orleans earns its rate.
Base your Big Easy vacation near the incredible nightlife of the French Quarter or the historic architecture of the Garden District by exploring eight distinct New Orleans neighborhoods.
Venture far beyond the incredibly famous Bourbon Street bars by discovering spectacular haunted histories and massive scenic swamps through the twelve absolute best guided excursions across New Orleans.
Navigate incredibly massive carnival crowds and spectacularly extravagant parade routes with total confidence by utilizing our essential, deeply authentic local strategies for surviving and thriving during New Orleans’ Mardi Gras.
Savor incredibly authentic, spectacular Creole masterpieces and deeply historic, massive seafood platters by booking a table at the sixteen absolute finest dining establishments scattered across the vibrant French Quarter.
You don’t need a rental car in New Orleans — until you do. Here’s exactly when renting makes sense and when it’s just a headache.
