Things To Do

Activities

There is lots to do and see in New Orleans, in between mealtimes! Here is a small sampling of what the city has to offer:

French Quarter Festival - April 10-13th

This free festival celebrates Louisiana musicians with over 20 stages all throughout the city. Of all of New Orleans festivals (and there are a lot!!), French Quarter Fest is Kennedy’s favorite! Check out the music lineup here. The food at French Quarter Fest is also great and a nice way to sample the city’s offerings. Take a look at who will be cooking that weekend!

City Park - 1 Collins Diboll Circle

City Park is Kennedy’s favorite place in New Orleans, and the site of our wedding! While you’ll see the Botanical Gardens for our ceremony and reception, there is so much else to explore in the park and a great way to spend an afternoon. Rent paddleboats, wander through the oak trees, visit the free sculpture garden, or the New Orleans Museum of Art. You can also play miniature golf…Titus is the reigning champ at City Putt and won’t let Kennedy forget it! And if you’re craving a beignet, there is a Cafe Du Monde inside of City Park with much shorter lines than the French Quarter location!

Studio Be - 2941 Royal Street

An art gallery and immersive experience showcasing the work of artis Brandan “BMike” Odums…and the site of our 3rd date!

Swamp Tour

There are several great options for swamp tours, we recommend one with an airboat to see some alligators! We enjoyed Ultimate Swamp Adventures.

Explore New Orleans Neighborhoods

One of Kennedy’s favorite ways to spend a day in New Orleans is to explore its many different neighborhoods!

Magazine Street - Miles and miles of local boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, etc. Our first date started on Magazine Street with brunch at Apolline and browsing Peaches Record Store!

Bywater/Marigny - Grab some of the best beignets in the city at Loretta’s pralines, visit Studio Be or JamNola, and get a meal at St. Roch Market, Morrow’s or Satsuma Cafe.

Garden District - Catch the St. Charles streetcar line to the Garden District and check out the beautiful homes and oak trees. Do a self-guided walking tour like this one, and grab a meal at one of New Orleans most iconic restaurants, Commander’s Palace.

French Quarter - New Orleans most iconic neighborhood! Since our wedding weekend is during French Quarter fest, the Quarter will be filled with even more music, food, and people than usual! Walk down Royal Street to see lots of art galleries and antique shops. Venture down Bourbon Street to get a hand grenade from Tropical Isle and a Hurricane from Pat O’Brien’s. Brave the line for Cafe Du Monde’s beignets, or get some less crowded beignets at Loretta’s Pralines location in the French Market or Cafe Beignet.