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Good Times in New Orleans, LA
Get a glimpse of THE sweet treats of NOLA in this video, featuring Central Grocery, the French Quarter and Café Beignet (and one of our beautiful villa kitchens!). Then come see, hear, taste and live it for yourself.
From the French Quarter to Bourbon Street, there are so many exciting things to do in New Orleans, for families and grown-ups alike.
Local Cuisine
Café Beignet
Savor a sweet, hot, puffy beignet, finished off with a café au lait, at one of four NOLA locations.
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Bourbon Street
Discover the highest concentration of live-entertainment bars and venues in the city.
Commander’s Palace
Haute Creole meets modern NOLA cooking at this famous, award-winning Garden District restaurant.
Entertainment
Jackson Square in French Quarter
Visit a famous landmark, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, shop, dine and watch artists create.
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City Park
Walk through a garden of flowers. Visit the world’s oldest oaks.
Woldenburg Riverfront Park
Walk along the Mississippi River, listen to a strolling band and take in all the art around you.
Lafayette Square
Nod along at a concert, attend a festival or simply enjoy the charm of NOLA’s second oldest square.
Audubon Zoo
Get to know more than 32 species of animals across nine unique habitats at this top-ranked zoo.
Audubon Aquarium
Escape to an underwater world of over 3,000 animals from rainforests, oceans, rivers and gulfs.
Tours & Museums
St. Louis Cathedral
Visit a triple-steepled, iconic landmark and the nation’s oldest Catholic Cathedral still in use.
Mardi Gras World
See the city’s legendary parade floats, event history and yes—beads!—at this festive museum.
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Ghost & Cemetery Walks
Listen to spooky tales as you tour one of the most haunted cities in America.
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Royal Carriages
Hop on a horse-drawn carriage and discover the unique history of New Orleans on a sightseeing tour.
New Orleans National WWII Museum
Stop by the official U.S. museum of the conflict featuring an extensive collection of artifacts.
New Orleans Museum of Art
View over 90 pieces of art in the sculpture garden and check out the museum’s extensive collection.
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