30 Hours in New Orleans 🌆⚜️

A short but incredibly vibrant trip to NOLA — where elegance meets energy, and every corner tells a story! In photos: New Orleans looks poetic, artistic, full of charm. In reality: It’s a city of heatwaves and sudden downpours 🌦️ — but that’s part of the magic! Oh, and the beignets? Way better than I expected — light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet 😋 🕌 French Quarter We spent most of our time here — and for good reason! ✅ Jackson Square ✅ St. Louis Cathedral ✅ Riverwalk + French Market ✅ Bourbon Street (loud & lively!) ✅ Royal Street (artsy & elegant) ✅ Café Du Monde + Café Beignet ✅ The LaBranche House ✅ Sazerac House ✅ Faulkner House Books 🌳 Garden District A peaceful, oak-lined neighborhood full of historic mansions and indie boutiques. We hopped on the green streetcar to get here — such a vibe! ✨ St. Charles Avenue ✨ Magazine Street 🍤 Food Stops Napoleon House – A historic spot where the mayor once invited Napoleon in exile (though he never made it 😢) Zesty Creole – Bold, flavorful local dishes Royal House Oyster Bar – Fresh oysters with balcony views Boil Seafood House – Spicy, hands-on seafood feast in Garden District A whirlwind 30 hours — but packed with flavor, culture, and Southern soul ❤️‍🔥 #NewOrleans #NOLAInAWeekend #FrenchQuarter #TravelGram #BeignetLife