![]() Good news for you is that I also love sharing travel tips for New Orleans families!įor me, you don’t have to go somewhere exciting to have a fun and adventurous time. I’ve done a lot of research on fun, family-friendly road trips from New Orleans that are easy-ish with kids. One day when the kids are older, I’m sure we can all handle going further, but for now we’re limited to an 8 hour cap. Another caveat is that I max out our driving distance from New Orleans at about 8 hours. But with 3 kids and a budget, family vacations are usually limited to driving distance from New Orleans only. If your New Orleans family loves to travel, the good news is … so do we! Budget Friendly Road Trips In Driving Distance From New OrleansĮven though I absolutely adore raising kids in New Orleans and am addicted to Mardi Gras (yes, even with kids), I also love to travel and explore new places. Whether you are looking for a short weekend getaway within the state of Louisiana, a great place to camp with kids near New Orleans or a cross-country flight to the Pacific Northwest … we have you covered. Other sweets include beignets and pralines.We have dozens of family travel tips on New Orleans Mom. ![]() Bananas Foster is a well known, local dessert that is made with warm bananas mixed with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, rum and ice cream ( recipe). Other local dishes include gumbo or red beans and rice. For some great restaurant suggestions, see where the locals eat in New Orleans. The Muffaletta is also a local sandwich that is made on a large, round Italian loaf with sliced meats like salami and capicola, cheeses, and olive salad. Po-boys are a local sandwich that are made with a po-boy loaf and fried shrimp or oysters. Oysters and crawfish are particularly popular. Fresh seafood is commonplace in many of the dishes. There are many regional and local specialties that are available at the restaurants throughout the city. New Orleans truly is a culinary capital of the country. Penty of other things to do in New Orleans include riverboat cruises, riding the streetcar, exploring the historic neighborhoods, taking a carriage ride, taking a walking or bicycle tour, shopping, or taking a cooking class. Other festivals around town include the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (or Jazz Fest), the French Quarter Festival, the Essence Festival, Southern Decadence, Satchmo Summer Festival, and San Fermin en Nueva Orleans.īut Mardi Gras is not everything. During this time there is no shortage of parades, balls, events, and festivities that you can enjoy. New Orleans is at its peak during Mardi Gras. Other districts in the city include Middle, Lakeside and Algiers. Uptown is upriver from the central business district and has beautiful old architecture. This is where you'll find Marigny's Frenchmen Street which is the main drag in the music district. Downriver refers to the older neighborhoods that are located "Downriver" from the French Quarter. It's the city's financial district and has both skyscrapers and high rise hotels. The Central Business District is next to the French Quarter and also has many attractions. This is the oldest part of the city and there are many restaurants, music clubs and bars in this area. The French Quarter is the most notable area for tourists. New Orleans can be divided into seven districts. Other sights include the Superdome, the Audubon Zoo, the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Mississippi River. Popular sights in the French Quarter include Bourbon Street, Royal Street, Jackson Square, the Moon Walk, Chartres Street, the Old French Market, and Lower Decatur Street. There are many old cemeteries throughout the older parts of town as well. The city's rich history means that it has a lot of historical architecture that is fun to explore. New Orleans is a city that is really about atmosphere. ![]() ![]() Hurricane Katrina devastated the city in 2005 but the city continues to rebound to this day. It is also surrounded by water from the north, east and south. Hurricanes are a significant risk in the area and the city's low elevation makes it particularly vulnerable to damage. Snow is very rare but does occasionally occur. Summers can be quite hot and oppressive while winters are comfortable and pleasant. The city's climate is humid subtropical with short and mild winters and hot and humid summers. There's an energy and atmosphere that is unlike any place else. The culture of the city has a mix of French, Creole, African American, Caribbean, Irish, Haitian, German and Vietnamese. It was established in 1718 and is one of the oldest cities in the country. New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, and it is a cultural city that is the home of jazz, unique cuisine, and Mardi Gras in the U.S. ![]()
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