Vacation Rentals in New Orleans

Justine:1. Enjoy cocktails, great steak, and classic French cuisine at the romantic Justine.

2. Bordeaux: This popular haunt also specializes in French flavors, and is known for both its brunch and dinner.

3. Dian Xin: For something a bit different, head to Dian Xin for dim sum.

4. Costera: If Spanish flavors are your thing, then Costera is popular for its wide-ranging dishes in a hip setting.

5. Poke-Chan: Looking for something lighter? Delicious flavors and delicate portions can be had at Poke-Chan, a poke restaurant in a comfortable, cozy setting.

6. Hippie Kitchen: This friendly eatery is known for locally-sourced favorites, like yard eggs on avocado toast.

7.Echo’s Pizza: Need a delicious slice of Italian goodness? Head to Echo’s Pizza.

8. Paloma Café: This charming establishment offers unique, Caribbean-tinged flavors such as sweet potato tacos.

9. Jack Dempsey’s: If you're into fish and looking for old school specials, from fried seafood and stuffed shrimp to soft-shell crabs, head to Jack Dempsey's!

1. The French Quarter

Many of New Orleans's top sights are located in the famous French Quarter. Also known as the Vieux Carré, the area is the oldest part of the city and a designated national historic landmark.

2. Bourbon Street

From your New Orleans vacation rental, head to the French Quarter's Bourbon Street, at the heart of the district. Home to many of New Orleans's most famous music venues and restaurants, the architecture of the street is unique within the United States and not to be missed during your visit to the city.

3. Jackson Square

Situated in the French Quarter, Jackson Square is a large public park in the center of the area, which holds both historical and cultural significance. Artists and music buskers line the ornate streets around the square. Explore the area on your own, or go in-depth with a guided walking tour. this iconic square is of great significance to the history of New Orleans. It has been designated one of America's most important public spaces.

4. St. Louis Cathedral

Located on one side of Jackson Square is the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral, dating from 1718, making it the oldest in North America. Its famous cemetery holds the remains of Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau and attracts many pilgrims to the site each year. Note that the Cathedral's kind volunteers are on hand for impromptu tours. Group tours can be arranged in advance.

New Orleans has a deep and significant musical history. During slavery, the city was the only location in the southern United States where slaves were permitted to own drums. The so-called Voodoo music and rituals were celebrated, and blended with music heard in local bars and churches to create a new sound that eventually became known as jazz. Today, travelers enjoy jazz performed by buskers and professional musicians alike all across New Orleans.

1. National WWII Museum

For a more educational excursion, New Orleans is home to the prestigious National WWII Museum, which boasts plenty of kid-friendly features like an interactive submarine exhibit and a 4-D theater. Formerly known as the D-Day Museum, this outstanding attraction charts the role of the US in the Second World War, through thought-provoking exhibits.

2. City Park

City Park is one of the country's oldest urban parks. This 1300-acre park is as enchanting as it is gargantuan. The sinuous, centuries-old trees hanging over the quaint bridges and manicured lawns give it a distinctive feel. It has a storybook-themed playground, paddleboat rentals, bike paths, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, and the world's oldest grove of live oak trees.

3. The Garden District

Enjoy a ride on an iconic New Orleans streetcar up to the historic Garden District, a famous neighborhood of oak-lined streets and 19th-century mansions that will impress both young and old.

4. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas provides hours of entertainment, with exhibits on Gulf marine life and a 400,000-gallon tank with living coral reefs, sharks, rays, and a walk-through underwater tunnel.

5. Audubon Zoo

Audubon Zoo is home to a collection of exotic and local native animals, as well as a beautiful lagoon, picnic shelters, and playgrounds. If you're feeling more adventurous, take a family-friendly swamp tour to spot some alligators.

6. Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World

This unique museum and working factory gives visitors a fascinating insight into the preparation and craftsmanship involved in producing the Mardi Gras floats.

1. Mardi Gras

Having originated in medieval Europe, Mardi Gras marks Fat Tuesday and the nearing of Lent. In New Orleans, the revelry involves parties, parades, concerts, and festivals. The celebrations start on Kings Day and culminate a day before Ash Wednesday. Be sure to book your vacation rental in advance for this one!

2. Jazz Fest

Celebrate the music and culture of New Orleans, and Louisiana in general, at Jazz Fest. Besides the live music entertainment and craft showcases, there are also plenty of food options including desserts and drinks, at this late April festival.

3. Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is held in February, with blazing music by local bands performing along the course giving the runners much-needed accompaniment as they pound their feet. The race starts in downtown and ends at City Park, and is a festive spectacle even for non-participants.

Perhaps the main highlight of New Orleans, however, is not its architecture or history, but its cuisine!

Visitors to the city must try a hot bowl of local gumbo. The dish is a perfect representation of the city’s multicultural dimensions in culinary form. It is served over rice and typically includes some form of protein, such as prawns or andouille sausage.

After you’ve enjoyed your gumbo, top off the dining experience with a freshly fried beignet.