To Do and See:

Crescent City Classic 10K - On Saturday 4/19. It's similar to Bay to Breakers in San Francisco

Jackson Square + Cafe Du Monde - In the heart of the French Quarter, find street performers, caricature artists, tarot card readers, beignets and chicory coffee (cash only)

The National World War II Museum - Offers a moving and comprehensive look at the stories, sacrifices, and legacy of World War II through its immersive exhibits and extensive collection. Tickets allow same day re-entry. Would be easy to visit before or after the Crawfish Boil on Friday

Sazerac House - 4 blocks from hotel. Free entry and tastings

Preservation Hall - Intimate acoustic jazz, you'll need a reservation

Audubon Park - Grab a daiquiri and head to 'The Fly', a popular destination to sit by the mighty Mississippi

New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden - Located in City Park, offers modern and contemporary art

Swamp Tour - 40 mins outside of the city. Has shuttle options.

Easter Day Parade - On Sunday 4/20. Extend the festive spirit on Sunday by experiencing New Orleans' famous Easter parade . Don your Sunday best, a fun costume, or whatever you're comfortable in and head to the French Quarter, where you'll be treated to a lively procession of colorful floats, marching bands, and locals dressed in their Easter finery. It's the perfect way to cap off a memorable wedding weekend and enjoy a quintessential New Orleans tradition with your fellow wedding guests

Magazine Street Shopping - Magazine Street features six miles of some of the best shopping and restaurants in New Orleans

Easter Brunch (all require advanced reservations):

Arnaud's Restauraunt (French Quarter)- Classic upscale restaurant & lounge featuring Creole cuisine, cocktails & Dixieland jazz since 1918

Tableau (FQ) - Classic New Orleans restaurant located right on Jackson Square. Be sure to check out the balcony

Broussard's (FQ) - Historic, circa-1920 fine-dining spot for high-end Creole fare, plus an intimate courtyard

Galatoire’s Restaurant (FQ) - Famous New Orleans restaurants in the heart of the French Quarter. Great for lunch or dinner. Jackets required for men after 5pm

Commander's Palace (Garden District)- Notable spot for refined Creole fare & an elegant jazz brunch in a chandelier-hung space since 1880

Atchafalaya (GD) - known for Creole shrimp and grits, build your own Bloody Mary bar, and live music

Other Meals (most require advanced reservations):

Killer PoBoys (FQ) - .5 block from both hotels. The name says it all (lunch, dinner)

Cochon Butcher (GD) - Famous sandwich joint behind Cochon, get the turkey (lunch)

Cochon (GD) - A local fav, cajun inspired (lunch, dinner)

Elizabeth's (Bywater) - Try the praline bacon and get some Dr. Bob art (lunch)

Peche (Arts District) - Get the whole green fish and fried bread balls (dinner)

Le Petit Grocery (East Riverside) - French with a southern twist (dinner)

Coquette (GD) - Amazing food and drinks! (dinner)

St. Roch Market (Marigny) - 13 different vendors in upscale food market.

Bars and Dancing:

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits (Bywater) - backyard with wine by the bottle, choose your own cheese plates, and live music

Courtyard Brewery (GD) - Good beer / very chill patio

The Half Moon (GD) - Dive / games

The Saint (GD) - Late night dancing

Lafitte’s Blacksmith Bar (FQ) - One of the oldest and allegedly most haunted bars in America

Pat O’s (FQ) - Where hurricanes were invented

The Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone (FQ) - Try to get a seat!

Erin Rose (FQ) - Get the Irish coffee

Cure (Carrollton) - Inventive cocktails

Delachaise (Uptown) - Lively wine bar and gastro pub

Hot Tin Rooftop (Uptown) - Great city view

The Bulldog (Uptown) - Divey, good for a beer

Parasols (Uptown) - Stronger whiskey Irish coffee + good poboys

The Maison (Marigny) - Late night jazz and dancing

Cafe Negril (Marigny) - More late night jazz and dancing

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