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Home >> Travel >> United States >> Louisiana >> We're Taking a Family Vacation to New Orleans this Summer! #FollowYourNOLA

We're Taking a Family Vacation to New Orleans this Summer! #FollowYourNOLA

Published: May 31, 2013 · Modified: Jul 2, 2013 by Stefanie Fauquet · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

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I've got some super exciting news -- my family is taking a vacation to New Orleans next month! I'm not sure who's the most excited, but my husband, daughter and I are in the process of planning what we want to see, do, and EAT in NOLA! It's going to be so. much. fun. -- not to mention we REALLY need a vacation together!

My daughter will be celebrating her ninth birthday during the trip, so she's putting together her ideal day in New Orleans to do whatever she wants. Right now, her day looks something like this:

Breakfast at Cafe du Monde for beignets (YUM!)

cafe du monde beignets

A visit to both the Audubon Insectarium and the Aquarium of the Americas

aquarium of the americas

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And dinner at Acme Oyster House (she loves seafood and is hoping to try crawfish!)

new orleans crawfish

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We also have a visit to the Audubon Zoo (by streetcar!) on the itinerary as well as a Haunted History Tour and a carriage ride in Jackson Square. This is in addition to shopping at the French Market and wandering the French Quarter (don't worry, we won't be hitting Bourbon Street). If we can fit it in, we'd also like to visit to the National World War II Museum -- New Orleans offers so many family activities that we're having a hard time deciding what to do!

new orleans carriage ride

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One thing I know for sure is that we are going to eat well while on vacation. I have a long list of places I want to try, but some of the "must-eats" are Johnny's Po-Boys, Mother's, Central Grocery (for a muffuletta!), Lüke (one of John Besh's restaurants), and Sucre for desserts. There's also a jazz brunch at the Court of Two Sisters that looks really fun!

For our week in New Orleans we'll be staying at the JW Marriott New Orleans, which is located right on Canal Street, giving us easy access to the French Quarter and the streetcar line.

jw marriott new orleans

The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation is sponsoring our trip, and their planning resource for visitors at neworleansonline.com/followyournola has been invaluable for researching all of the family-friendly things to see and do in New Orleans -- there's even a fun spinning compass that randomly suggests interesting things to do in the city!

I will be posting live updates on both Twitter and Facebook wish hashtag #FollowYourNOLA, and I'll be blogging all of our adventures during and after the trip. PLUS, if you have suggestions for our vacation, you can tweet them to me on twitter (@MommyMusings) with hashtag #myNOLA for the chance to win a prize pack filled with travel gear and an AMEX gift card!!

Next week I will have a follow up post with our final itinerary and a Pinterest board that I'm using for inspiration -- It's going to be a fun journey and I hope you'll follow along! 🙂

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  1. Maryann

    May 31, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    I really liked NOLA when I was there.

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  2. Penelope (NYC Blogger)

    May 31, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    Can I come ? 🙂

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  3. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins

    May 31, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    Looks like a wonderful place to visit!

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  4. Kathleen

    May 31, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    Love NOLA ever since I went to Brandcation there. Trying to setup a visit in July, but we'll see.

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  5. Lisa

    June 01, 2013 at 12:55 am

    Have fun!

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  6. Rachel @ Following In My Shoes

    June 01, 2013 at 1:18 am

    I adore NOLA -- I need to talk my husband into another trip. It isn't that far for us.

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  7. Lolo

    June 01, 2013 at 1:27 am

    I have never been!! One of the places I would love to visit for sure!

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  8. Theresa

    June 01, 2013 at 3:46 am

    Have fun!

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  9. LyndaS

    June 01, 2013 at 9:29 am

    Wow! You are going to have a blast. New Orleans is such an interesting city.

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  10. [email protected]

    June 01, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    I would love to take my family to New Orleans! That's where my mom's family is from. I'm looking forward to hearing about your trip!

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  11. Vanessa: thequeenofswag

    June 01, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    Looks like it's going to be a great vacation.

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  12. Jenn- The Rebel Chick

    June 01, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    Can't wait to see all of your photos. Have a fabulous trip!

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  13. Tonya {The Traveling Praters}

    June 01, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    Wow! Your itinerary sounds much like mine when I visited New Orleans. I really underestimated Bourbon St. It was heartbreaking. And by no stretch of the imagination is it family friendly.

    I'll tweet you some other ideas (@travelermom). You're going to have a great time.

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  14. Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie}

    June 01, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    Have an awesome time

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  15. Emily @FamilyNLifeLV

    June 02, 2013 at 2:18 am

    I hope to get there one day!!

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  16. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving

    June 02, 2013 at 2:31 am

    Oh yum, please have an extra beignet for me 🙂

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  17. Jenn

    June 02, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Have fun! I haven't been since before Katrina. Eat a beignet for me!

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  18. Tiff @ Babes and Kids

    June 02, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    So much fun! YOu are going to have a great time!

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  19. nicole @Nicky_Olea

    June 02, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Oh you all are going to have such a great time!!! Can't wait to read all about it!

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  20. HilLesha

    June 02, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    Looks really fun!

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  21. Colleen

    June 02, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    I love all the traveling you get to do I would love to go one day.

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  22. Anne - Mommy Has to Work

    June 03, 2013 at 11:25 am

    I have always wanted to go!

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  23. Jennifer @ The Quirky Momma

    June 03, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    My best friend and I really want to explore NOLA together some day. We haven't been on a Zen Trip (that's what we call them) in years so it's definitely about time we plan something soon. Have a wonderful tip! Can't wait for the photos.

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  24. Marcie W.

    June 03, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    I have always wanted to visit NOLA but would prefer my trip be during Mardi Gras (which is around my birthday) and kid free. I am sure you will all have a blast!

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  25. courtney

    June 08, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    There are quite a few places I'd love to visit in New Orleans - have a blast!

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  26. Toni

    June 10, 2013 at 5:06 am

    That's going to be so much fun. Can't wait to follow your journey.

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  27. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com

    June 11, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I've been to NOLA once, but I want to go back with my hubby.

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  28. Donna

    June 11, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    I have never been to NOLA and would love to one day. It's on my wish list. 🙂

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  29. Mellisa

    June 13, 2013 at 12:25 am

    Sounds like you guys are going to have a great time!

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  30. Anne - Mommy Has to Work

    June 14, 2013 at 9:34 am

    I want to go!! It's on my bucket list. Hopefully soon.

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  31. Shell Feis

    June 15, 2013 at 3:32 am

    Looks like such a great trip! I've always wanted to go there.

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  32. Elaina @atimeoutformommy

    June 17, 2013 at 9:41 am

    New Orleans is on my bucket list!

    Reply

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