If you think Mardi Gras is the festival to end all festivals, you haven’t spent Halloween in New Orleans yet! The city really brings the frights with parties, events, athletic events, and plenty of both tricks and treats. One of the biggest parties in town, Pirate’s Revenge, takes place October 27-30 this year. It’s…
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Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
Not sure where to indulge in the best po boys in town? Try them all at the annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival October 23 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.! A slice of Oak Street is shut down to pedestrians only for a culinary festival you have to taste to believe. Enjoy live music,…
Best Bowls of Turtle Soup
Turtle soup is a New Orleans staple, originating in Chinese and east Asian cuisine, but quickly “snapped” up by the Creole community where snapper turtles were a common sighting. The Commander’s Palace Restaurant is one of the city’s most renowned establishments for turtle soup, but there are also a number of other top-tier spots…
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
A visit to the Audubon Zoo is a must, but did you know about the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium? Another offering from the Audubon Nature Institute, this small gem is tucked into the U.S. Custom House on Canal Street and introduces visitors to the biggest museum just for butterflies and insects. Find out…