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Guides to New Orleans

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New Orleans Mom is the ultimate resource for moms all over the Crescent City and our informative set of guides to New Orleans offer a comprehensive collection of useful information that any mom will find useful.

The New Orleans Mom guide to summer fun in New Orleans breaks down the options into 14 sections, featuring tons of ideas for family fun, quick getaways, outdoor adventures, dining, and even date night. Next, we urged our readers to fall in love with Fall in the Big Easy, with 75 ideas of things to do with the kids, from streetcars to the park to the zoo.

Our guides to New Orleans cover a wide range of interests, needs, and circumstances. One of our most popular posts is our tips for visiting New Orleans with kids. From where to take pictures to where to jump in the water to where to find pumpkins for Halloween, our writers know this area, and love writing about it. 

With a team of more than 30 contributors who are always out and about, our guides to New Orleans are timely, up-to-date, and fun. So if you have questions, New Orleans Mom should be one of the first places a Big Easy momma turns to for answers, ideas, and information.

Editor's Note :: all New Orleans families should thoroughly investigate the available daycare, preschool and child care options in your area. In our New Orleans mom's guide to daycare, we provide advice and guidance in selecting a daycare in...
New Orleans Mom loves to share tips on the best places to eat (and drink) in New Orleans. We are so excited that a new wine bar is coming to Old Metairie, as we first shared in June 2022....
If you are looking for things to do with kids in New Orleans, you have come to the right website because New Orleans Mom is the "go to" resource for enjoying New Orleans with kids. However, if you are...
If you are looking for things to do in New Orleans with kids, don't sleep on the Westbank! Whether you are moving to New Orleans or simply here for a few days, the Westbank contains some hidden gems for...
Best Birthday Party Venues in New Orleans The Ultimate Guide to Birthday Parties in Greater New Orleans "Each birthday is a new beginning, full of promise and opportunity and the chance to make dreams come true." ~author unknown There are so many...
Disclosure :: we were recently invited to visit the new Holiday Inn Club Vacations Resort in the CBD for a private tour of the city's newest resort. We were wowed by the property, amenities and how wonderful this will...
If you have recently moved to New Orleans, Mardi Gras with kids can be extremely overwhelming at first. New Orleans Mom is here to help! Below are some of the best tips for Mardi Gras beginners and enjoying this...
Summer is almost here! Most of us are filling our calendars with family vacations and summer camps, but don't forget about VBS! What's VBS you ask? It's Vacation Bible School! VBS is offered at many churches throughout the NOLA...
Brunch is not just another meal, it's an event. Brunch has gained popularity over the years and it is definitely one of my favorite past times, especially when paired with bottomless mimosas. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly location...
There are so many things to do with kids in New Orleans this summer! Below are over 100 of our favorite ideas for every budget, interest and age for entertaining kids in New Orleans. A huge thanks to Louis Armstrong...
The weather magically turned warm and sunny for February, and our family ventured out to our first Audubon Zoo trip of the year. After a fun-filled morning enjoying the new exhibits and seeing lions, tigers, and bears, our very...
10 Unique King Cakes to Try in New Orleans Note :: this post was first published in 2021 but has been updated for 2022. At the time of publishing, the author reflected, "Due to the cancellation of Mardi Gras parades...