Do you ever wish you could relive something? I'm here to say I wish I could relive my 30th! The hubs and I traveled down to Louisiana and took on New Orleans to celebrate and loved every minute. And now we're headed down to the Big Easy for the second time this weekend -let the reliving begin!
Last August we stayed at Le Meridien. Previously a W Hotel - the grounds are gorgeous. The rooms aren't anything to write home about but the shared spaces (pool, bar, lounge and gym) make up for it!
Beignets from Cafe du Monde are a must! Devour with joy and lick your sticky fingers - you gotta respect their gooey goodness!
Bring your walking shoes because you are going to walk everywhere to take in the architecture and life of the city!
Muff this! Muffalettas from Central Grocery are no joke. Period. Enough said.
Everyone will recommend you stop by Cochon for a meal and they're right! Everything on the menu is delicious but especially the grilled oysters and alligator - they're simply perfection.
Other recommendations...
FOOD
+ Cafe Du Monde | For beinets and coffee, of course
+ Central Grocery | Best Muffalettas in the city
+ Cochon | We can't get enough of their oysters or fried alligator
+ Commander's Palace | At least once
+ Mothers | For Po'boys of course
+ Sac-A-Lait | A hot new restaurant honoring hunters, anglers and farmers
DRINKS
+ The Carousel Bar | Touristy but you'll love the slow ride around the bar
+ Latitude 29 | For the best damn tiki drinks you'll ever have
DAY ACTIVITIES
+ New Orleans Pharmacy Museum | Exhibits include apothecary supplies and voodoo potions
+ Gray Line Katrina Tour | The tour explains what really went down during the hurricane and gives you even more respect for the people and their resiliency
+ Backstreet Cultural Museum | A bit off the beaten track but worth every step. The museum is in a converted home and displays Black Indian costumes from Mardi Gras and other festivities
+ Magazine Street | For boutique shopping of your dreams
NIGHTLIFE
+ Jazz of course! Don't feel the vibe just venture next door while strolling on Frenchmen Street. It's time to set your soul on fire!
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