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Cool November Things to Do Solo in New Orleans

Cool November Things to Do Solo in New Orleans

With cooler weather and hurricane season winding down, November is one of the loveliest months to visit New Orleans as a solo traveler. Read this blog and learn about all of the cool things to do when traveling alone to New Orleans in November. 

15 Things A Solo Traveler Must Do in New Orleans

15 Things A Solo Traveler Must Do in New Orleans

From Uptown to the Bywater, we will offer solo travel tips, tricks and advice to ensure a trip filled with affordable luxury and fun. Here are our top 15 things to do solo in New Orleans. 

5 Most Haunted Places to See in the French Quarter

5 Most Haunted Places to See in the French Quarter

New Orleans is perhaps America's most haunted city. If you're a solo traveler in town, we highly recommend joining one of the French Quarter's world famous ghost tours, especially if you are planning on taking in New Orleans's haunted sites at night. Here are five of the most haunted places in the French Quarter: 

Celebrate New Orleans Culture at The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

Celebrate New Orleans Culture at The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

With talented blues musicians, delicious food, and talented artists, the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival has a little bit of something for all types of blues fans!

Gallery Hopping at Art for Art's Sake

Gallery Hopping at Art for Art's Sake

Each Fall, Art for Art's Sake kicks off the start of the New Orleans Arts season with music, wine, gallery openings, and shopping. Come down to Magazine Street and Julia Street for a night of gallery hopping and shopping! This is a great event for the solo traveler visiting New Orleans during this time!

Solo Traveler’s Guide to October Events in New Orleans
Happy National Coffee Day from New Orleans

Happy National Coffee Day from New Orleans

It's #NationalCoffeeDay and there are plenty of places in New Orleans for a solo traveler to score a free cup of coffee. Expressos, cappuccinos, or dark roast there are lots of ways to celebrate National Coffee Day in the Big Easy when you are traveling alone. Read this post for the locations that offer free or discounted java!

7 Healthy Restaurants in New Orleans

7 Healthy Restaurants in New Orleans

Choosing a healthy restaurant in New Orleans does not mean you have to compromise flavor. If you’re visiting the city, we encourage you to enjoy all the traditional New Orleans delicacies, but if you find yourself craving something a little lighter, check out this list of 7 healthy and delicious restaurants!

What You Need to Know About Attending a Saints Game Solo

What You Need to Know About Attending a Saints Game Solo

People from all walks of life converge on the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to create a festive and fun Saints gameday experience - one that makes for a great solo travel adventure! Our Solo Traveler’s Guide to Attending a Saints Game is a good resource to prepare anyone experiencing a Saints game alone.