24 hours in New Orleans is not nearly enough, but if you're here for a layover or just passing through, a day is plenty to see, eat, and dance your way through New Orleans. Here is Astrid Solo Travel Advisor's guide for a quick trip to the Crescent City:
In celebration of our French heritage, New Orleans will host a wide variety of French-related events on Bastille Day! Ranked the 3rd best Bastille Day festival in the world by Reuters.com, this is one special occasion that is a treat for travelers and locals alike!
The Creole Tomato Festival is your chance to get a taste of a local delicacy, along with a myriad of culinary masterpieces that feature this almighty staple of Creole cuisine. This quirky, fun New Orleans festival is a great way to mix up the typical trip to the city!
Craft breweries are the perfect place to relax, grab a bite to eat, and drink a few cold ones. Over the past five years, New Orleans has seen a significant rise in the amount of breweries and beer gardens. Here are some of Astrid Solo Travel Advisor’s favorites:
Every year on Memorial Day Weekend, the New Orleans Greek Festival celebrates Greek culture and heritage with traditional food, music, performances and fun for kids and adults alike. This is a great opportunity for the solo traveler to get a taste of a specific aspect of New Orleans culture and heritage.
French Quarter Festival is one of the greatest celebrations of the unique and vibrant culture of New Orleans. With nearly 2,000 musicians across all genres of music, delicious local food, and ample amounts of entertainment, all for free, this is a great event for any solo traveler visiting New Orleans this spring!
Spend a day strolling down New Orleans' picturesque Oak Street, a Carrollton gem that still retains the turn-of-the-last-century feel of an old Americana Main Street.
Looking for things to do in New Orleans in January? Here are our recommendations for fun, exciting events to attend as a solo traveler visiting NOLA in the month of January!
While on a solo trip to New Orleans, make sure you check out Royal Street! In our humble opinion, Royal Street is one of the most lovely streets in the city. With ample shopping, noteworthy architecture and entertainment nearly every block, Royal Street will not disappoint!
New Orleans is full of fabulous places to find a glass of wine, a bite to eat, and maybe even somewhere to listen to live music. We've found the five best venues to drink wine in New Orleans for solo travelers and wine lovers alike.