New Orleans

Best time to visit New Orleans

The best time to visit New Orleans is during the spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November). These seasons offer pleasant temperatures, fewer crowds, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Spring is ideal for outdoor activities like walking, biking, and enjoying the French Quarter. Enjoy the city's festivals like Jazz Fest and the French Quarter Festival. It can be crowded during peak spring festivals, and prices may be higher. Fall has comfortable temperatures, ideal for exploring the city and enjoying outdoor activities. Enjoy fewer crowds and potentially lower prices compared to spring. Prices are generally higher during peak seasons (spring and winter). Consider visiting during the off-peak seasons (summer and autumn) for more affordable options.

In summary, the best time to visit New Orleans depends on your preferences and priorities. Whether you're seeking warm weather, fewer crowds, or specific events, you can find the perfect time to enjoy this vibrant city.

Discover New Orleans

The Big Easy, New Orleans, or Nawlins as it is known locally, is the original good time town and it’s forever finding something to celebrate. As well as the world-famous Mardi Gras, new festivals crop up at the drop of a hat. You very quickly realise that the locals here are easy to get to know, from the barman - expert at serving a “Louisiana cocktail” - to the 3rd generation restaurant owner whose own history is steeped in a colonial past. Always on hand to help and with southern hospitality running through their veins, soak up their warmth, cocktail in hand and let the good times roll.

Things to do on holiday in New Orleans

The French Quarter

Also known as Vieux Carré - or the “Quarter” to locals - it is not only the city’s cultural hub, but it is the oldest part of the city. Stroll around its streets or book a walking tour taking in its 18th and 19th century buildings adorned with ironed balconies, pastel walls and hidden courtyards that were built by its early Spanish settlers. The Quarter’s iconic streets include lively Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and a vast array of restaurants, bars, art galleries, museums and Jackson Square, the pulsating heart of the French Quarter - home to the impressive St Louis Cathedral.

Frenchmen Street

For big music fans, the quieter vibe of Frenchmen Street is one of the best places to listen to live music. The sounds of reggae, jazz and blues can be heard blaring out from bars and music clubs including Café Negril, The Spotted Cat, and Blue Nile.

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Things to do on holiday in New Orleans

Garden District

Home of New Orleans elite, the Garden District boasts elegant mansions, beautiful parks and roads lined with shady oak trees. Accessible via the St Charles Avenue streetcar line, you can easily spend a day here browsing in the local book stores, eating your away around the countless bakeries and restaurants and admiring the beautiful antebellum homes.

Mardi Gras World

'The Only Place Where Mardi Gras Happens All Year Round’ - if you can’t catch the actual Mardi Gras, this will give you the history of the world-famous festival. Since 1947, Blaine Kern Studios has built breath taking parade floats not only for Mardi Gras but for parades all over the world. Book a day tour to see what it takes to bring Mardi Gras to life year after year—you’ll learn about the history of this unique and festive tradition and go beyond its reputation for revelry to get a deeper understanding of the real Mardi Gras.

The National WWII Museum

Ranked the number 1 attraction in New Orleans, the museum features a rich collection of artefacts that bring history to life. There are many fascinating, thought provoking and interactive exhibits to inspire you: explore galleries, the 4D cinematic experience ‘Beyond All Boundaries’ and the exhibit ‘Freedom Pavilion’. It’s impossible not to be moved by the stories of heroism, tragedy, and liberation.