We are so excited to celebrate with you in New Orleans over Halloween weekend! Because the city is beautifully chaotic and full of magic during this time of year, we want to make sure you get the absolute most out of your trip. Outside of our scheduled wedding events, here are a few curated recommendations to experience NOLA in style.

Drinks at Columns: Have a cocktail on the historic, oak-shaded front porch of the Columns Hotel in the Garden District. Learn more on their website.

Royal Street Galleries: Walk down Royal Street in the French Quarter to browse high-end antiques, fine art, and local jewelry shops. Read the street guide here.

Julia Street Galleries: Head to Julia Street in the Arts District to explore the city's premier contemporary art galleries. Check the gallery guide here.

New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA): Head to City Park to view the fine art collection and walk through the adjacent Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Purchase tickets on their site.

Music on Frenchmen Street: Skip Bourbon Street and head to the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood for live jazz clubs and local street musicians. Check venue lineups online here.

Bar Marilou: A French-style salon and cocktail bar located in a historic library alongside the Warehouse District.

Jewel of the South: A hidden French Quarter tavern serving creative cocktails in a leafy courtyard space.

The Sazerac Bar: The famous Art Deco lounge inside the Hotel Monteleone known for the classic New Orleans cocktail.

The Observatory Eleven: A rooftop cocktail lounge in the Warehouse District offering city views and high-end drinks.

Ghost & Graveyard Walking Tours: Lean into the Halloween spirit and secure tickets for an evening ghost tour, vampire walk, or a guided tour through the city's famous above-ground "cities of the dead" cemeteries. Book a tour with French Quarter Phantoms.

Historic Voodoo Museum: Learn about the history and folklore of voodoo traditions at this small museum in the French Quarter. Buy entry tickets on their website.

Voodoo Authentica: Visit this practitioner-owned shop on Dumaine Street for handcrafted voodoo dolls and spiritual crafts. Browse their shop online here.

French Quarter & Walking Distance

Café Beignet: Multiple locations in the Quarter with shorter lines and better beignets than Café du Monde. Visit their website to find locations.

Killer Po’boys: Its own standalone shop in the French Quarter serving excellent, non-traditional po'boys. Check out the menu on their site.

MaMou: Acclaimed French bistro in the Quarter. Book reservations several weeks in advance through Resy.

GW Fins: Upscale French Quarter staple specializing in fresh, seasonal seafood. Book reservations via OpenTable.

Galatoire’s: Historic, jacket-required New Orleans institution on Bourbon Street famous for traditional Creole cuisine. Visit their site for dress code details and booking.

Miss River: High-end, modern Louisiana eatery located inside the Four Seasons Hotel. Reserve a table on their website.

August: Fine-dining destination serving contemporary French-Creole cuisine in a historic CBD building. Make a reservation on their site.

Drago’s Seafood Restaurant: Located at the Hilton Riverside, legendary for its charbroiled and fried oysters. Check out their menu online here.

Bearcat CBD: Popular daytime cafe offering high-quality breakfast, brunch, and heavy lunch options. See hours on their website.

Meril: Casual, vibrant venue serving global small plates in the Warehouse District. Reserve a table on their site.

A Short Ride Away

Jacques-Imo’s Cafe: Lively, quirky uptown spot serving authentic Creole food like alligator cheesecake. Check availability on their website.

Willa Jean: Southern-style bakery and cafe in the South Market District known for breakfast and brunch. View menu options on their site.

Parkway Bakery & Tavern: Casual spot by Bayou St. John famous for classic roast beef and seafood po'boys. See their history and hours online here.