French Quarter Festival
400 N Peters St #205, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Founded in 1984 to revitalize the French Quarter, French Quarter Festival is a beloved celebration of New Orleans culture. With over 20 stages showcasing every genre from jazz to zydeco, and a lineup of New Orleans’ best restaurants serving signature dishes, it’s no surprise #FQFest is repeatedly voted “favorite festival” by locals.
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Often ranked among the top museums in the world, the National WWII Museum is one of the city's most popular attractions. Be warned, though, it is a huge complex, and to do it right often takes at least a full day.
Frenchmen Street
The premier live music district in the city is Frenchmen Street, with particular favorites of the bride and groom including d.b.a. and Favela Chic.
Crescent Park
3230 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
Riverfront park with fantastic views of the city and river. There's lots of great food nearby too.
Louisiana State Museum
751 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
The two buildings along Jackson Square on either side of St. Louis Cathedral, the Presbytere and the Cabildo, house a number of locally focused exhbits. Both are a part of the state museum system.
Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
One of the most famous music venues in the world, Preservation Hall offers a great opportunity to listen to the city's greatest export: Jazz.
The Sazerac House
101 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
A free museum about the history of cocktails in New Orleans, with samples provided along the way.