Comments on: How to Spend Your Time in New Orleans

By: David

David — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 04:15:16 +0000

Matt,

What a great read! I often sit around and wonder “what can I do today” and you just gave me a handful of new things to go out and do. Thank you! I’m most excited for the Voodoo Tour!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 22:01:03 +0000

So many fun and exciting things to see and do in New Orleans! It’s a lively town and your list of how to spend 4 days in New Orleans is great. It really made me want to return and visit the city all over again. Thanks!

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 01 May 2015 18:25:34 +0000

New Orleans is just about my favorite place in the US. I’ve been there twice. First I experienced what it was like to really get into Bourbon Street. The second time I really got into the experience of doing things that are not touristy. Faubourg Marigny is a gem for sure, and I got to experience a second line in honor of Louis Armstrong, just amazing. So look forward to my next trip there and I will certainly refernce this posting when I return.

Wonder if you might have any thoughts on a place to get the best Banana’s Foster? Because I’m dying to have a good one when I go back!

Love the site!

By: Gwyn

Gwyn — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 22:50:24 +0000

Very timely article as I am making plans for a trip to NOLA later this month. There are a couple of ideas on your list that I had not considered and will include them to add variety to my stay. Thanks!

By: Bree

Bree — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:34:12 +0000

I am SO glad you love the WWII Museum as much as we do! They even have bands and swing dancing on Sundays, so much fun to watch. I’ll have to try the other museums you mentioned next time. My husband’s a Tulane alum, so we love to visit Nola and we love to stay at B&B’s in the Garden District! My brother recommends the Hurricane Katrina tour.

By: Bob Merrick

Bob Merrick — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:02:10 +0000

This is really a great post! New Orleans has always been a favorite of mine. You have mentioned most of the things that I do when going to New Orleans. I would also suggest a steamboat ride on the Mississippi River (perhaps having dinner on the steamboat). I would also suggest Brennan’s to add to your recommended restaurants list. It is a great place for breakfast.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:39:01 +0000

We spent a long weekend in New Orleans in the fall and loved every second of it. As your post shows, there are so many unique things to do there. You really can’t run out of stuff to do. We especially loved the food and made our own walking tour of the top things to eat. I highly recommend doing that.

By: Katelyn

Katelyn — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:36:44 +0000

Love this post! New Orleans is my favorite US city with Charleston (SC) as a very close second. I was in NOLA last June for a work conference and got to see the city and also check out Tulane for grad school. I fell hard for the city. I absolutely second the recommendation for Free Tours by Foot. I’ve done a bunch of their tours in various cities and at this point I should just be their marketing person! Love them. City Park is amazing as well. It totally sold me on New Orleans for grad school.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:55:15 +0000

New Orleans, the place where all of the US goes to party. One of my favourite cities on the planet. I went there in 2006 and found it fascinating how a natural disaster could dramatically affect a city and it’s people. It was great then, but I’d love to see it now.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:29:01 +0000

I love love LOVE NOLA. I left a piece of my heart there on a 5 day first-time solo trip back in 2011 and it’s been pulling for me to go back ever since! I stayed at AAE Bourbon House Hostel, a short walk away from the trolley that drops off right at Canal St. It was such a chill, friendly hostel that I recommend it to anyone staying in NOLA. I was happy to see that the Spotted Cat and Coop’s made your list! I was at Spotted Cat and Red Maple almost every night for music, but Surrey’s Juice Bar is my absolute favorite place for food. It looks like a health-nut juice bar on first glance, but let me tell you, it also serves the best freaking shrimp and grits I’ve ever had in my life. Easily one of the top 5 meals on my list. Thanks for this post, it really brought back some fond memories!!