New Orleans, Louisiana has a rich history of music, especially when it comes to jazz. On any given street, visitors can hear the familiar notes of trumpets and trombones. Countless artists are associated with the city, including Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, and Trombone Shorty. But the buskers are just the beginning of the city's music scene. Dozens of bars and venues span … [Read more...] about Where to See Live Music in New Orleans, Louisiana
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Where to Drink New Orleans’ Most Famous Cocktails
New Orleans, Louisiana is a city that loves its cocktails and is responsible for the creation of more than a few. They include classics like the Sazerac and Gin Fizz, along with the Bourbon Street favorites like the Hurricane and Hand Grenade. While we may not be able to drink these New Orleans cocktails for a while, we can learn how to make them at home. We've included the … [Read more...] about Where to Drink New Orleans’ Most Famous Cocktails
Southern Stays: The Mercantile Hotel
I've visited New Orleans many times over the years, so I try to stay somewhere new each trip. The Mercantile Hotel's building was a 1907 sugar refinery. It was previously The Lofts at Embassy Suites New Orleans and reopened in 2019. Set in the Warehouse District, the hotel is convenient to both the cruise port and nearby galleries and restaurants. Rooms at The Mercantile … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Mercantile Hotel
Nicholas Sparks Filming Locations to Visit
Writer Nicholas Sparks has decades worth of novels, many with romantic and tragic themes. The majority are set in the Southeast, where the calls home. Starting in the late 90s, many of these books were turned into popular films, also set and shot in the region. We've rounded up some of the top Nicholas Sparks movie locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and … [Read more...] about Nicholas Sparks Filming Locations to Visit
Where to Eat Po Boys in New Orleans
Every culture has its own version of the humble sandwich and the po boy is Louisiana’s. Named for the poor men who worked the streetcars in the 1920s, the po boys of New Orleans almost all use the same Leidenheimer French bread. What is a Po Boy? There are dozens of places to eat them, topped with everything from fried oysters to shrimp to pork belly and … [Read more...] about Where to Eat Po Boys in New Orleans
