I'm so excited that you're planning a trip to my favorite city!

This is all just MY opinion, of course! I fell in love with New Orleans on my very first trip back in 2014! I’ve been back several times since then and my husband has fallen in love as well! It’s now become an annual trip for us!

There is so much to see and do in New Orleans! Certainly, there are lots of locals that can tell you how to see the “authentic” New Orleans, but something I love best about the city is that it feels pretty authentic all the time. New Orleans has a very “come as you are” vibe and they don’t put on airs. What you see when you’re there as a guest is pretty much the true New Orleans, I think. The food, the music, the history, the architecture, the culture is there, all around, in everything.

Yes, some of this list is very touristy! And yes, I’m sure some locals might disagree with what I consider amazing Pimm’s cups or red beans and rice! Lol! But, I also think that getting a feel for “must sees” can be great from another guest to the city. After all, I came and fell in love with this city and I want you to too! I want you to have fun and to get a real feel for what makes New Orleans special from an ‘outsiders’ perspective.

So, here is my own list of things I love in New Orleans that I go back to, that make me smile, and that I think can give another newcomer a fun, memorable, there’s-no-place-like-NOLA experience. I hope that’s true and would love to hear about any place you ate, any tour, museum, show, or other experience you had when you were in New Orleans that made your trip amazing for us to try the next time we’re there!

Laissez le bon temps rouler!