•    Café du Monde — Open 24/7, serving iconic beignets and café au lait.
    •    Napoleon House — Stop in for their signature Pimm’s Cup cocktail (when not reserved for our wedding!).
    •    Acme Oyster House / Felix’s — Classic French Quarter spots for fresh oysters.
    •    Parkway Bakery & Tavern — A local favorite for po’boys.
    •    Commander’s Palace — Upscale Creole dining, famous for jazz brunch.

•    Frenchmen Street — Local hub for live jazz, blues, and funk every night.
    •    Bourbon Street — Iconic nightlife, with neon lights, bars, and dancing.
    •    Preservation Hall — Historic jazz venue with nightly shows (tickets required).

    •    Jackson Square & St. Louis Cathedral — The heart of the French Quarter.
    •    French Quarter Walking Tours — Offered daily (book ahead).
    •    Garden District — Stroll under oak-lined streets with historic mansions.
    •    National WWII Museum — Open daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    •    Historic New Orleans Collection — Open Tues–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
    •    New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) — Open Tues–Sun, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Wed until 7 p.m.).

    •    St. Charles Streetcar Line — Runs daily, a scenic way to explore Uptown & the Garden District.
    •    Riverfront Streetcar — Connects the French Quarter to the Convention Center.
    •    Cemetery Tours — Available daily (daytime only; book through a licensed guide).
    •    Steamboat Natchez Cruise — Mississippi River cruise with jazz and dining.

    •    Beignets at Café Beignet or Café du Monde.
    •    Pralines from Aunt Sally’s.
    •    Snowballs — A local shaved-ice treat (perfect if it’s warm).