Katherine & Jake
NOLA
Neighborhood Food Recommendations
This guide is a great way to get to know the food scene here! New Orleans offers some of the best food in the country so we want to encourage you to explore local spots when you're here. We can also offer any recommendations if you want something specific :)
French Quarter
One of the most famous and historic areas in New Orleans. When you're in the quarter be sure to stroll down Royal Street and stop by the French Market. If you're in the mood for a Muffuletta, famous stop by Central Grocery on Decatur. In the mood for a frozen Irish coffee? Stop by Erin Rose or Molly's at the Market
Café Du Monde
Get your beignet fix here when roaming the Quarter!
City Park
This is where we had our first date and where Jake proposed! They have a beautiful art museum, NOMA, and a free sculpture garden you can roam. If you have the kids with you, there's a children's museum and Storyland! Grab some beignets and a coffee at the Cafe Du Monde before you stroll the rest of the vast park.
Stroll down Magazine Street
Magazine is 6 miles of fun shops, great restaurants, and art! It's a great way to spend the day strolling down and seeing what New Orleans local stores offer
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Katherine's Favorite: Half n Half shrimp and oyster po-boy (and fried pickles on the side) Jake's Favorite: Shrimp po-boy (dressed). While you're here we recommend strolling the bayou! We live in this area and we absolutely love it.
The National WWII Museum
You can spend up to 5 hours here so plan accordingly!
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
This is a beautiful art museum dedicate to showing art created by Southern artists
Preservation Hall
Historic and well-known Jazz Hall that has music every night!
Julia Street
Also known as "Gallery row", this street offers visitors the opportunity to stroll and stop into numerous art galleries
Take a Cemetery or Ghost Tour!
New Orleans has lots of great tours if you'd like to explore the city in a more fun and informational way