New Orleans City Guide

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WHERE TO STAY:

Windsor Court – One of New Orleans luxury hotels. From the moment you walk-in you feel you have stepped back into old New Orleans. Two blocks from The French Quarter it is the perfect setting for a weekend away.

WHERE TO DRINK:

Cane & Table – Be sure to get a photo with the Captain!

French 75 for a cozy and yummy pre-dinner cocktail

Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone – the bar is a real carousel that slowly spins around

tea at The Windsor Court – a famous tradition in New Orleans

Lafittes Blacksmiths Shop (it’s haunted by an old pirate)

Bacchanal – A fun environment for a great glass of wine

WHERE TO EAT:

Muriels – dinner

Tableau – dinner

Galatoires – brunch/dinner

Elizabeth’s – brunch

Brennan’s – brunch or dinner

Camellia Grill – brunch

The Ruby Slipper – brunch

Red Gravy – brunch

Cafe du Monde – best beignets!

Commanders Palace – dinner (best restaurant 2014 award)

Sylvain – dinner

WHAT TO DO:

Haunted History Ghost Tour (go after your dinner)

Frenchman Street (Definitely check out The Spotted Cat and Snug Harbor for live Jazz and Cafe Negril for Reggae)

walk aroundUptown

shop on Magazine street

take photos of the beautiful homes in the Garden District

take the Free Wheelin’ Bike Tour – Creole & Crescent

Harrah’s Casino

WWII museum

walk down the Riverfront

take the trolly to St. Charles Ave.

Steamboat Nachez

St. Louis Cathedral – (listen to live music, get your palm read, talk to a psychic, or just people watch)

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New Orleans French Quarter Part II

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The Big Easy was a photographers dream! From the people, the architecture, the energy, and the colors, everywhere you looked there was something new to capture. I am bringing you the last set of images from The French Quarter! How cute is Cafe Beignet or the pink and green outside Brennan’s? I hope you enjoy a quick stroll through the French Quarter! Stay tuned for Nola quick city guide: 72 Hours in New Orleans!

New Orleans French Quarter: Part 1

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I loved my time in New Orleans. What a fantastic city with so much to do. I absolutely loved that no matter where you walk there is live music playing and that everyone is there to have a good time, which their energy totally rubs off on you. Whenever I travel I get giddy and inspired by the architecture and people around me. I get excited to bring out my camera and try to capture the essence of that particular place. While in Nola I took so many photos which I am excited to share with you all. I will also be bringing you a “72 hours in the Big Easy” city guide! But for now I hope you enjoy your stroll through the French Quarter!

The French Quarter was one of my favorite places to walk around. The action, the color, the music – it was all amazing! We actually walked around for hours just admiring (and totally gawking) at our surroundings. While the hubs loved another area better (photos on that coming soon) I was totally taken by the F.Q. Since I have so many photos to share this is just the first set. I hope you get a feel of the commotion, the energy, and the beauty!

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