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Desserts You Can’t Resist in New Orleans

Last thing’s first: Beignets from Café Du Monde. It’s a New Orleans staple. The square French doughnuts drenched in powdered sugar from a café open 24/7—and where you’re encouraged to make a mess—is the first stop for many. There’s also the bananas foster at Brennan’s, a quaint breakfast establishment that invented the delicious dish served…

Best Places for Live Music

There are so many fantastic places to enjoy live music in New Orleans—including right on the streets!—that it can be hard to narrow down your choices. Luckily, for travelers staying in the Garden District, the best entertainment in town is easily within walking distance. Maple Leaf Bar is a landmark tavern, featuring a dance floor,…

Po’ Boy, Oh Boy!

No New Orleans getaway is complete without trying all the local food—starting with the Po’ Boy! What really makes the Po’ Boy is the bread, a traditional sub on a crusty French roll that comes in “shorty” size, which is between 5-7 inches, a quarter at 8 inches, the half at 16 inches, or the…

New Orleans Airboat Tours

  You may not have been born in the bayou, but that doesn’t mean you can’t visit them! A New Orleans airboat tour takes you deep into the swamps and bayous to spot alligators and see some incredible scenery. Tree roots shoot right up out of the water, and in the winter there’s often a…