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
walk down the Riverfront
take the trolly to St. Charles Ave.
St. Louis Cathedral – (listen to live music, get your palm read, talk to a psychic, or just people watch)
all photography my own
headed to new orleans tomorrow for a work trip. glad to have this!! xoxo
This is AWESOME!
I’m American and I have never been to New Orleans.
Xx,
http://sacosha.blogspot.com
Next time you’re in New Orleans you should also try out Herbsaint – it is divine!