You may think you know what to expect from the new Queen Nefertari’s Egypt exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art. But you are not ready for the glamor, intimacy and sheer drama awaiting you amid the 230 objects…
The Tremė Creole Gumbo and Congo Square Rhythms festivals…
Gorgeous gathering spaces, tons of Nola-authentic programming and some of the biggest rooms on the market make Hotel Fontenot a standout on the New Orleans hotel scene. Visitors will love its location in the trendy CBD neighborhood – just blocks…
The water’s glassy surface reflects the Jefferson Street Bridge, backed by a flawless blue sky. A heron stands, statue still, on a shady bank. And with shallow, easy strokes, we glide along in bright red kayaks tracing Bayou Teche during…
On a day trip to St. Bernard Parish, the aroma of chargrilled oysters drifts past an impromptu dance floor, where couples sway to King Harvest’s “Dancing in the Moonlight.” A trio of pageant queens in sashes, tiaras and rain boots…
Formerly an Illinois Central Railroad corridor, the paved and shaded Tammany Trace – the best bike trail near Nola – lets cyclists of all skill levels choose their own adventures and offers plenty of reward for a little (or a…
Inside a domed, concrete barrel of a hut, the August temps drop by 10 degrees. Ancient tomes rest on a dusty bookshelf and a vintage writing desk perches next to a window. Told he had just months to live, Henry…
Just a short drive from the city, remote white-sand beaches, lazy rivers*, folk art fortresses and new experiences await to slake your wanderlust. These easy day trips from New Orleans are the perfect way for locals to take a break…
At the moment, a handful of Bourbon Street bars are open. On any given day, the riverfront is dotted with joggers, bikers and dog walkers. And infrequent bands of tourists amble through Jackson Square, cameras in hand. Today, New Orleans…
If you come to New Orleans and don’t hit one of the city’s genre-defining drag performances, what are you even doing with your life? Lucky for you, we’re the epicenter of Southern drag, so it’s not hard to find the…