Shaun & Jordan
Things To Do
The National WWII Museum
World class museum located just outside the French Quarter. Highly recommended! Plan to spend 5-6 hours here.
Mardi Gras World
Museum of the facility where Mardi Gras floats are made! Very fun tour, especially if you have never been to Mardi Gras. Plan to spend 3-4 hours
New Orleans Museum of Art
Art museum located in New Orleans City Park. Uber drive away from French Quarter. There is a free sculpture garden, where Jordan and Shaun got engaged! Plan to spend 2-3 hours here. You can make an entire day out of City Park by visiting NOMA, the sculpture garden, the museum café, the New Orleans Botanical Gardens and Café Du Monde. There are also several other restaurants located nearby - a few are listed below.
JAMNOLA
Immersive art gallery located in the Bywater neighborhood - great for photos! Uber drive away from the French Quarter. Plan to spend an hour here. Great restaurants nearby, such as Bacchanal (an outdoor wine garden with live music daily) and Bratz Y'all (an outdoor German beer garden).
The Sazerac House
Museum located in French Quarter about the history of the cocktail. Free cocktail samples! Highly recommended
Bourbon House
Restaurant located on Bourbon Street featuring a large variety of bourbons. One of Jeff's favorites! Reservations recommended
Copper Vine
Restaurant located within walking distance of the French Quarter. Great spot for brunch! Reservations recommended
Dat Dog
Casual restaurant located on Magazine St. featuring gourmet hot dogs (such as alligator sausage, crawfish sausage or an Irish Guinness sausage). Uber drive from French Quarter. You can spend several hours on Magazine St., as there are many local shops, bakeries and art galleries to see.
Blue Oak BBQ
Delicious southern barbeque - a favorite spot of Shaun and Jordan! Located close to City Park
Cafe Degas
French bistro located close to City Park. Jordan took Shaun here for brunch the morning they got engaged! Reservations recommended
Port of Call
Casual burger restaurant located in the French Quarter - often called the best burgers in the city! Show up early in the day or be prepared to wait; the waitlist is often over an hour long.
Commander's Palace
One of the most famous restaurants in the city. Accessible by street car or can take an Uber. If going for lunch, take advantage of the 25 cent martinis! Reservations recommended.
Restaurant R'evolution
Upscale restaurant located in the French Quarter. Highly recommended by Shaun and Jordan. Reservations recommended.
Peacock Room
Upscale cocktail lounge located within walking distance of the French Quarter. Reservations recommended.
Jacques-Imo's
Jordan took Shaun here for their first date! Located on Oak Street, you can take the street car or Uber. You can spend an entire evening on Oak Street by visiting a variety of bars after dinner, such as Ale (where Jordan took Shaun after dinner on their first date!) and Oak Street Brewery.
Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard
Upscale restaurant located in the French Quarter known for their courtyard. Stop by during happy hour for $5 cocktails. Reservations recommended.
Irish Cultural Museum
Coffee and whiskey bar located in the French Quarter. Favorite spot of Shaun and Jordan. Order the espresso martini or Irish coffee.
The Maison New Orleans
Jazz club with live music located on Frenchman Street in the Marigny neighborhood, within walking distance of the French Quarter. Swing by around dinner time to grab a table or stop by later in the night for a more lively crowd. There are many jazz clubs and other venues playing live music along Frenchman Street every night; these few blocks offer some of the best music New Orleans has to offer.
The Carousel Bar & Lounge
Shaun and Jordan met for the first time at this iconic New Orleans bar. Get here early to get a seat at the carousel; it makes a full rotation around the bar every 15 minutes. Shaun recommends the French 75!
New Orleans School of Cooking
You can sign up for either a cooking demonstration or hands-on class. Fun way to spend an afternoon and try some classic New Orleans dishes.
Pirates Alley
An absinthe bar located next to St. Louis Cathedral. Best known for their absinthe drip, but Shaun insists on making everyone with her get the Toxic Baby shot every time they stop by! Cash only.
Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro
A French bistro and wine bar located in the French Quarter. Jordan took Shaun here for dinner after they took their engagement photos. Highly recommended! Reservations only accepted for parties of 5 or more.