Things To Do

See below for some of our favorite things to do and must-sees while you're in New Orleans!

Carousel Bar

214 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

, (504) 523-3341

Our all-time favorite place for cocktails in New Orleans (and may have inspired our carousel setting in our engagement photos...)

Cafe Beignet

334 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

, (504) 524-5530

Another one of our favorite cafes.

The National WWII Museum

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

, (504) 528-1944

One of our favorite museums in New Orleans. It's huge - so allow ample time if you hope to see everything!

"We Love You, New Orleans!" Exhibit at the Cabildo

701 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

, (504) 568-8975

Celebrate New Orlean's 300th Anniversary! As part of New Orleans’ tricentennial activities, the Cabildo is hosting the "We Love You, New Orleans!" exhibit. Celebrating the people, places and things that make New Orleans one of the nation’s most unique cities to visitors and residents alike, the exhibition plays as a love letter to the city from the Louisiana State Museum.

Cafe Du Monde

800 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

A trip to this historic cafe is definitely worth it! Aim to go during off peak hours - such as early early morning, or early evening - to avoid long waits.

Jackson Square

New Orleans, LA 70116

Pat O'Brien's

600 Decatur Street, 3rd Floor FL, New Orleans, LA 70130

, (504) 561-1200

The original home of the Hurricane.

Hop On Hop Off Tour

500 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

, (504) 207-6200

A fun way to check out the city! A 3-Day pass is worth it if you purchase in the beginning of your trip - you can use your unlimited pass and the bus route as transport around the city throughout your stay.

RTA Street Car

Canal Street, New Orleans, LA

Use the historic Street Cars to get around New Orleans! They offer a super affordable, easy, and scenic route to explore City Park, the cemeteries, mansions, galleries, and more.

City Park

New Orleans, LA

Our favorite thing to do is take the Street Car up to City Park (on the Canal St. line), and rent bikes to explore! There are tons of things to do, all within the park: - Rent bikes and paddle boats - New Orleans Museum of Art - Carousel Gardens Amusement Park - New Orleans Botanical Gardens - City Putt Mini Golf

Steamboat Natchez

400 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

, (800) 233-2628

Cruise on the Mississippi River! Or watch steamboats come and go from the dock. Stay tuned for details on a possible group outing over the wedding weekend!