Food -

Check out Drago's in your hotel for charbroiled oysters. They are grilled oysters with a garlic butter sauce with french bread for dipping. If you like oysters, it is a must try. - https://www.dragosrestaurant.com/

For creole food, avoid the spots in the quarter and go to Neyow's - https://neyows.com/

For a fancy Black owned spot in the Quarter, check out Cafe Sbisa - https://www.cafesbisanola.com/

Have some Popeyes while you are in town. It tastes better here than anyplace else.

Good Vibes -

If you are into yoga check out Magnolia Yoga - https://magnoliayogastudio.com/

Right next door is a cool coffee shop, Backatown - https://backatownnola.com/

Here are two spots to get books and some culture -

Bayou Road and Community Book Store - the block is full of Black owned New Orleans businesses - https://readcbc.com/

Baldwin and Company - new arrival but a very cool spot to have coffee, chill and check out some art - https://www.instagram.com/baldwinandcompany/?hl=en

Congo Square - Worth a visit. It is in Louis Armstrong Park - not far from the French Quarter. On Sundays they have music, vendors and food. - https://www.instagram.com/congosquaredrumcircle/?hl=en

Museums -

Studio Be - Highly recommended - BMike created this artist space to house his murals that focus on history and culture. Really good fir the kids. https://studiobenola.com/

Down the block from Studio Be - JamNOLA - interactive art installation. Will also be great for the kids. Make reservations - https://jamnola.com/

New Orleans African American Museum - https://www.noaam.org/

WWII Museum - one of the best museums in the country. Dedicated to telling the story of World War II.

Music -

Check out WWOZ's Livewire - It lists who is performing at most of the music venues in town every day - https://www.wwoz.org/calendar/livewire-music

Check out the festivals in town. Good for the kids, food and great music.