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Free things to do in New Orleans – Stroll through the Sculpture Garden at NOMA

For a chance to see some of the artwork in the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) for free, take a stroll through the museum’s Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. The collection, set against a backdrop … Continue reading

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Things to do in New Orleans – Visit the Pharmacy Museum

One of the more unique museums in New Orleans is the Pharmacy Museum, also known as La Pharmacie Francaise.  Housed in one of the city’s historic Creole townhouses, this interesting museum – one of the city’s more reasonably priced attractions … Continue reading

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Things to do in New Orleans – Visit the House of Broel

  For a chance to see inside one of New Orleans’ stately homes, visit the House of Broel. This beautiful historic mansion which served for decades as House of Broel  bridals and formals boutique, is now home to the House of Broel … Continue reading

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Things to do in New Orleans – Visit the Southern Food & Beverage Museum

For a city known for its food and beverage culture, it’s no surprise that New Orleans would have a museum dedicated to food and cocktails.  Fittingly, this museum – the Southern Food & Beverage Museum – is housed in the former … Continue reading

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Things to do in New Orleans – Visit the Historic New Orleans Collection

For an in-depth look at the history, culture, and architecture of New Orleans, consider visiting The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC). Founded in 1966 by General and Mrs. Kemper Williams, the Historic New Orleans Collection, consisting of the Royal Street … Continue reading

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Where to stay in New Orleans – Near the Superdome

If you’re looking for a nice place to stay near the Superdome, consider the Whitney Hotel. This bank-turned-hotel is a good option for luxury accommodations just outside of the French Quarter.   They offer clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms at very reasonable … Continue reading

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Things to do in New Orleans with kids – Visit Audubon Zoo

If you’re looking for something more to do in New Orleans, outside of the French Quarter, consider a trip to Audubon Zoo. However, keep in mind that it’s some distance from the Quarter and not the easiest place to reach, so … Continue reading

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Things to do in New Orleans – Visit the Beauregard-Keyes House

Walking through the French Quarter you’ll see some buildings that just don’t seem to fit. An example of this would be Madame John’s Legacy, one of the few remaining French Colonial buildings in the Quarter. Equally unusual in its architecture, is … Continue reading

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Getting from New Orleans to Lafayette via Car, Train, or Bus

In Europe we use public transportation for traveling and daily life. It’s convenient, fast and affordable. This is not the case for traveling across South Louisiana. If you’re in New Orleans and want to visit Lafayette, we highly recommend renting … Continue reading

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Eating in one of the best places in New Orleans – Commander’s Palace

For one of the best meals (brunch, lunch, or dinner) in New Orleans visit Commander’s Palace. Located on a portion of the former Livaudais Plantation in the Historic Garden District, Commander’s Palace was established as the Palace Saloon in the 1890s by Emile … Continue reading