Coffee and beignets in cafe du monde

Algiers

Things to Do

Tour the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral, the iconic structure that presides over Jackson Square, before seeing the city from 34 stories high at Vue Orleans. Later, browse the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the National World War II Museum.

Places to Stay

While there are plenty of commercial places to stay in the city, nearby bed-and-breakfasts offer a quaint, Southern feel. Consider Royal Street Courtyard Bed & BreakfastHouse of the Rising Sun or Ashton’s Bed & Breakfast

Food

Stop at Café du Monde for delicious beignets and café au lait. Then, wander through the French Market and pick up some of Aunt Sally’s pralines. For lunch, fuel up on giant muffuletta sandwiches at Napoleon House or sample world-class Creole fare at Antoine's

Getting There

It's easy to navigate New Orleans. If you're flying into town, rent a car, hail a taxi or book a rideshare from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport