Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe
308 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70130
http://www.cafeenvie.com/
The Vibe: Cozy cafe with two locations in the French Quarter serving handcrafted coffee, breakfast & lunch-- perfect spot to quickly grab food & coffee while powering through a hangover
TL Insider Note:
They serve a WHOLE menu of boozy espresso & coffee drinks
Omni Royal Orleans
621 St Louis St
New Orleans, LA 70130
The Vibe: Old school elegance located right in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter
-Includes a restaurant, 3 bars and a heated rooftop pool offering gorgeous views of the city
TL Insider Note:
• Locals refer to this four-diamond hotel as “The O” or “The Royal”
Cafe Du Monde
800 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70116
cafedumonde.com
The Vibe: Huge indoor/outdoor cafe serving the city’s most famous beignets
TL Insider Note: Don’t let the large lines scare you, skip to the ‘To Go’ area and then nosh on the legendary powdered treat picnic style on Decatur Street
French Quarter Ghost Tour
The Vibe: A really fun way to tour the city and learn about the New Orleans’ extensive history through its legendary spooky past
TL Insider Note: Book a private tour - it’s about the same price as a group tour but you can choose the places you’d prefer to visit
Frenchmen St. Art Walk
The Vibe: An always buzzing stretch of asphalt offering live music and kitschy street art for saleLike one long street party filled with restaurants, bars, and jazz clubs
TL Insider Note: Only a 15-minute walk from Bourbon street
The National WWII Museum founded in 1991
945 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130
www.nationalww2museum.org
The Vibe: A completely interactive and immersive experience to explore WWII from how it was won to what it means todayDesignated by Congress as the official WWII museum in the U.S.
TL Insider Note: Definitely purchase tickets to watch the 4-D film narrated by Tom Hanks. *Bring tissues*
The Court of Two Sisters
613 Royal St
New Orleans, LA 70130
www.courtoftwosisters.com
The Vibe: A gorgeous garden party with live music that offers a massive brunch buffet that also serves New Orleans specialty food staples
TL Insider Note: The eggs benedict station is not to be missed
St. Lawrence
219 N Peters St
New Orleans, LA 70130
The Vibe: When you need a break from the Bourbon Street madness, a chill bar to pre-game the evening
TL Insider Note: In addition to their drink specials, they serve a full dinner menu
Galatoire’s
209 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
www.galatoires.com
The Vibe: Quintessential fine dining experience, historic institution located right on Bourbon Street with white cloth tables
-Perfect for celebratory dinners
TL Insider Note: Jackets are required for men, so dress accordingly!
Bourbon Street
The Vibe: A non-stop street party with an endless row of bar and club options
-can carry drinks outside and dance with live music performed on the street
TL Insider Note: Make sure to watch for beads being thrown from balconies above (even when it’s not Mardi Gras!)
-better yet, ask if you can go up on the balcony to throw beads yourself!
