With long, warm days in NOLA on the horizon and special summer room rates in effect, we wanted to provide a snapshot of the many great events offering summer fun in New Orleans during the next few months. Plan a staycation, and spend your days basking in the sun near...

Springtime is in full swing in New Orleans, and chances are you're taking advantage of the longer days and beautiful weather. We've put together a short list of great cocktails that make for a refreshing break from the daily grind. Read on for our list of spring...

Whether you're visiting New Orleans for the very first time or you're a seasoned Jazz Fest pro, you'll want to make the most of your Jazz Fest vacation. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival offers 7 full days of live music, food, culture and entertainment, but...

Beginning on April 12 and rolling until April 15, 2018 is the 35th annual French Quarter Fest, one of the nation’s largest free music festivals. More than a dozen stages around the French Quarter showcase music of all genres. French Quarter Fest is a local...

Here in New Orleans, we do things a little differently than the rest of the country. Even Easter is an excuse for festivities, family and friends. Planning a visit to our French Quarter neighborhood this Easter weekend? Here are 3 ways to celebrate Easter in New...

New Orleans will celebrate renowned author Tennessee Williams with its annual literary festival, March 21-25, 2018. As one of the major hosts of the festival (after all, Williams featured Hotel Monteleone as a symbol of New Orleans in his play The Rose Tattoo and...

New Orleans' first Irish immigrants arrived in the late 1700s, holding their first St. Patrick's Day celebration in 1809. By the late 1800s, the Irish Channel earned its name due to its high concentration of Irish families. Today, St. Patrick's Day is widely...

This year, New Orleans will celebrate its 300th birthday, and the festivities commemorating the historic landmark will last all year long. All of the city's major establishments will be honoring our tricentennial in their own way, ranging from ambitious art projects...

Need inspiration on where to eat next? Check out our picks for where locals eat in New Orleans’ French Quarter for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

What do the French Quarter and a Sicilian immigrant have in common? Learn more about the deeply intertwined history of Hotel Monteleone and Mardi Gras.