A ride on the St. Charles streetcar to the end of the route and back downtown is only $1.25 exact change each way. This route takes you past some of the most beautiful mansions and oak lined streets of New Orleans.

Don’t forget about Louisiana’s natural beauty! The swamps are gorgeous—enjoy a drive out (~30 minutes) to the Jean Lafitte wildlife preserve for a hike* through the swamp or a swamp tour.

Commander's Palace

Copper Vine: Just 0.2 miles from NOPSI Hotel

Peche

Dooky Chase

Parkway Poboys: When they ask if you want it “dressed”, they mean with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise.

Coffee & Beignets at Cafe du Monde

Happy Hour at Bar Marilou

Frozen coffee at Erin Rose

Bacchanal: Grab a bottle of wine, some cheese, and enjoy some live music.

Atchafalaya: Pronounced “Uh-chaff-uh-lie-uh”. It’s tiny so make a reservation, even for brunch.

Saba: Abundant vegetarian options.

Magazine St. is Main Street USA in true NOLA style, offering 6 miles of intermittent shopping and dining.

If exploring the French Quarter, check out Royal St.—lined with antique shops, restaurants, and hotels.

Some of these shops are closed on Sundays, so be sure to check their hours.

The calendar at WWOZ will list all the music shows happening as our date approaches. There are brass band shows every week: Soul Rebels at Le Bon Temps every Thursday, Hot 8 Brass Band at Howlin' Wolf every Sunday, and Rebirth at the Maple Leaf every Tuesday. Fritzel's is a great place to catch a Jazz Show, and there are several music clubs along Frenchmen (such as Blue Nile, Spotted Cat) with nightly shows as well.

The National WWII museum: Tells the story of the American Experience in the war that changed the world - why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means.

The Cabildo and Presbytere: In the heart of Jackson Square they feature exhibits on Mardi Gras and Hurricane Katrina.

Mardi Gras World: This is where many Mardi Gras floats and props are made and stored. Seeing the huge, beautiful floats up close really helps to show what Mardi Gras is all about.

Walking tours of the French Quarter, Garden District, a cemetery tour, or a ghost tour via Free Tours by Foot or NOLA Historic Tours.