Kaitlyn & Peter
Things To Do
Audubon Park
Take a stroll through Audubon Park, check out the Tree of Life (where Peter proposed), have a picnic at the Fly for great views of the Mississippi River, or even check out the Audubon Zoo. The sea lions will be prepping for the wedding!!
City Park
City Park has the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Sculpture Garden, as well as the Botanical Gardens. There's also a Cafe du Monde if you are feeling beignets but don't want to brave the French Quarter crowds.
Magazine Street
Magazine Street has almost 6 miles of shopping, food, and local art. It's perfect for a chill daytime stroll. Peter and I had our first coffee date at The Vintage!
Saint Charles Streetcar
Take a ride down the St. Charles streetcar line for only $1.25. You can either take it down to Tulane University and Audubon Park, or you can take it into downtown. Make sure you have exact change!
Backstreet Cultural Museum
We hope that you get to learn about and celebrate the culture of our city while you're here. Located in Treme, this museum specializes in New Orleans Black street cultures including jazz funerals, Mardi Gras Indians, and Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs' second line parades.
Louisiana Lost Lands Environmental Tours
We would be remiss if we didn't promote activities to educate our family and friends on coastal restoration and celebrate our Louisiana ecosystem and communities. The Louisiana Lost Land environmental tours will show you why our wetlands are worth fighting for!
Frenchmen Street
Known as the local's Bourbon Street, Frenchman Street offers authentic New Orleans music and food. Check out places like Snug Harbor, The Spotted Cat, d.b.a., Bamboula's, 30°/-90°, and more for the very best in jazz.
Preservation Hall
Preservation Hall is an intimate jazz venue in the French Quarter that is a must-see if you have time!
Tipitina's
Tipitina's was named after a song by Professor Longhair, who was one of the best rhythm and blues musicians in New Orleans. Stop here to see local favorites! Fun fact: It used to be a juice bar, which is why there's a banana in the logo!
Dooky Chase Restaurant
Dooky Chase is a New Orleans classic since 1941, known for its authentic Creole dishes. This restaurant in the Treme neighborhood was a meeting place for music and culture in New Orleans. Leah Chase was known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine!
Commander's Palace
If you want a ~fancy~ dinner while in town, this is a New Orleans classic since 1893. There is a dress code so just check that out before you go. We celebrated our engagement here with family, and Kaitlyn's family has done many 25 cent martini lunches there.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Kaitlyn's favorite place to get a poboy!
BEARCAT CAFE UPTOWN
Kaitlyn's favorite brunch spot while she was at Tulane. Great for vegan options (though they have something for everyone)! Tip: order the breakfast potatoes. Thank me later.
Turkey and the Wolf
Hands down a fantastic sandwich shop!! Chef Mason Hereford creates non-traditional, crazy good sandwiches.
Pat O'Brien's
September is hurricane season, so it's only fitting you have a hurricane at Pat O's while you're here.
Urban South Brewery
This is Peter and I's favorite brewery! Crush some Paradise Parks during the wedding weekend for us.