· Dinner at Peche Seafood Grill (Notable mention Le Petite Grocery)
You must, must, must eat here! This laid back seafood restaurant was the winner of 2 James Beard Awards- one for best new restaurant and the other for Best Chef in the South. There was just so much flavor in all the food- you really could not go wrong with anything on the menu. Make reservations ahead of time because you won’t be able to get in without one.
· Drinks at the Carousel
Located at the historic Hotel Monteleone, this bar is made out of an actual Carousel and the bar seats slowly move! It was such a fun New Orleansy place plus the bar is a fun excuse to see the inside of this beautiful historic hotel.
· Explore the French Quarter
The French Quarter feels like another world. You do not feel like you are in the United States. The whole neighborhood is so unique and unlike anything I had ever seen or experienced before. I would stay away from the Bourbon street part of the French Quarter. Bourbon Street is just a little too crazy for my tastes. There were just too many super drunk people going from bar to bar. However, if you keep walking and even just walk one street off of Bourbon street then there are tons of fun antique stores to explore.
· Eat Beignets at Café Du Monde
The famous Café Du Monde! I am going to give you the best tip that someone gave us before we went and it made ALL the difference in the world!….. You do not have to wait in the long line that inevitably wind down the block! There are signs in the restaurant saying “seat yourself”- so you can just walk in and take an open table if you see one. Only tourists wait in the line because they see everything standing in it and think that they also have to! You guys- do.not.wait.in.the.line! This will change your life. The beignets are gooey, warm and totally worth it.
· Eat donuts at District Donut
Just another one of the fun donut shops in the US. They also have Nitro beer, which, apparently, is very hard to find.
· Go to the World War II Museum
The only World War II Museum in the US is in New Orleans. Buy tickets and spend the whole afternoon there. If you are a World War II buff, then this is a must do. I went because Matt was interested in it and actually did not hate it. I learned a lot and was really moved by how much our veterans sacrificed for our country and safety.
· Walk Down Magazine street
