NVE2: What to do and see in New Orleans

[Sally Tunmer]

Hi everyone! I’m working with the VOA from New Orleans on the big NVE2 coming up in May! We’re so excited to welcome everyone to our amazing city, and we encourage all the attendees to explore and experience the best we have to offer. I’ll be posting weekly on fun things to do and see in New Orleans, so consider this thread a resource for activities to check out while you’re here. Feel free to respond with any questions at any point. --Sally

Jackson Square

Jackson Square, a National Historic Landmark, is arguably the most iconic location in New Orleans. Surrounding the square are cornerstones of history, like the Pontalba Apartments named for the Baroness de Pontalba, its designer and developer; the Cabildo where the Spanish once ruled the city; St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in North America; the Presbytere; and Pirate’s Alley where William Faulkner once lived and wrote. On any given day, street performers, brass bands, fortune tellers and artists bring the square to life.

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Cafe du Monde

Café du Monde, the most Instagrammed restaurant in the country in 2015, has been around since 1862 and is a must-visit spot in the French Quarter. Known for their café au lait made with chickory coffee and their delicious beignets, this is a favorite among visitors and locals. Hard to beat French-style fried doughnuts covered with powdered sugar!

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Hurricane Katrina Recovery

This past August marked the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans has not only made an amazing recovery, it's growing and thriving more every day. Check out some of the key milestones and experience it yourself this May at NVE2! Register: http://www.driveviper.com/nve2/

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Tours in New Orleans

Coming to NVE2 in New Orleans? In between all the awesome activities already planned, you'll have your pick of a huge variety of attractions. Whether you want to experience the swamps, the haunted history of the French Quarter, cemeteries or explore the city at your own pace on a double-decker Hop-On Hop-Off bus, there's a tour that will please everyone. Check out some of the options here: http://ow.ly/Yh3f9

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New Orleans Food

New Orleans is home to some of the most delicious food you can find anywhere. In New Orleans, we don’t just eat to live, we live to eat, and our history of cooking and food showcases that philosophy. The dishes that define New Orleans cuisine are all fantastic and full of flavor – from po-boys to gumbo, red beans & rice, jambalaya, barbecue shrimp and crawfish etoufee, just to name a few. Check out the best spots depending on what you’re looking for: http://ow.ly/YTYYr

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New Orleans Museums

At NVE2 in New Orleans, explore our historic city's many museums. There's something for everyone like the The National WWII Museum for history buffs, NOMA (New Orleans Museum of Art) for art fans, Southern Food & Beverage Museum and many more! Check it out: http://ow.ly/10kcuu

[mauricev10]

Thanks, Sally. If you're going to NVE2 and need help with recommendations on restaurants to host your region dinner at, or side trips for the spouses, reach out to Sally.

[HyperViper]

I think the oldest museum in the city is a civil war museum, which is on my list to see. Not too far from the hotel either.