Have the Best Jazz FestA few tips and sips for an all time experience. Keeping it mostly budget friendly here with a few splurges in the mix.AuthorsSteller
DestinationsNew OrleansItinerary

THE Festival

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
With 13 stages of of epic jazz, gospel, Cajun, zydeco, blues, R&B, rock, funk, African, Latin, Caribbean, folk, and much more—the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is a singular celebration. Besides the main festival venue, the entire region lights up with music in the streets and every surrounding nook and cranny.
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room & board

Royal Frenchmen Hotel Bar & Weddings
Adorned with local art, a charming courtyard, and one of the neighborhood's most popular bar and music venues. Fantastic spot.
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Auberge NOLA Hostel
Join the party and meet some likeminded travelers!
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Lamothe House Hotel
Classic, unique property on the oak tree lined Esplanade Street. Very well appointed, especially for the price.
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The Quisby
Keep it simple and light. "no fuzzy slippers, thousand thread count sheets, or towels folded into swans."
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Historic Mardi Gras Inn
Fun and funky. Some have weddings here for it's unique veranda and colorful vibes. Rooms are pretty basic but nicely kept.
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Hotel Royal
Newly renovated 1827 Creole townhouse a block from Bourbon. Can't miss.
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The Cornstalk Hotel
Said to be haunted, if you're into tht sort of thing. Beautiful, historic property one block from Bourbon Street.
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Inn on St Peter
Great location, clean and reasonably priced. Request a room with brick walls for that touch of style.
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French Market Inn
Stone paved courtyard, bricks, chandeliers and columns. Pricey by some standards but beautiful place.
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Chateau Hotel New Orleans
Amazing property. Classic, grand home vibes. The courtyard in itself is gorgeous. A bit on the pricy side.
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easy eats

Jacques-Imo's
Incredibly popular creole soul food joint. A must do. Worth the wait.
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Frankie & Johnny's
Crazy good seafood and rich lore. One of the best neigborhood restaurants in town.
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The Camellia Grill
Referred to as New Orleans ultimate greasy spoon, this place is a must for anyone who loves classic diner fare. Famous for thier grilled pecan pie!
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Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
Local institution with massive po' boys & beer in a no-nonsense counter-serve space since it began serving longshoremen and riverfront workers in 1924. Think they have it down?
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Mandina's Restaurant
Creole Italian seafood, gumbo and more. Look at those sweet neon lights! A neighborhood gem.
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Cafe Degas
Great little French bistro with an open air patio and nice view of town.
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Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
Grilled catfish, grits and gumbo anyone? Another family owned corner classic.
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French 75 Bar
Tin-ceilinged "grande dame" of Creole dining since 1918, featuring seafood classics & a jazz brunch.
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Willie Mae's Scotch House
Legendary comfort food. The line for the fried chicken at this spot regularly wraps around the building.
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Jack Dempsey's Restaurant
Overflowing seafood platters on the affordable (and delicious) side at this simple, family owned spot.
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sips & suds

Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
Want to go have a drink in shack in a backyard lit up by Christmas lights? Dogs welcome.
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The Carousel Bar & Lounge
Well, this is fun.
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
One of the oldest bars around. One of a kind. Just go check it out 😊
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The Old Point Bar
No-frills corner bar with sidewalk seats is an old-timey spot for a beer & live music.
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Cure
Old firehouse converted to this beautiful space. Craft cocktails and a variety of great eats.
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Bar Tonique
Craft cocktails, wines and beers in the unpretentious neighborhood establishment across from the park.
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Columns®
The interior alone. Amazing property.
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wander

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
If you're into this sort of thing, here is the most famous of the cemetaries in the city. Does require group tour sign up.
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Cajun Encounters Tours
If you want to go check out the swamp creatures, hire these folks.
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