Swans at Mardi Gras 2014
We made it through Mardi Gras in New Orleans and had a great time. JoJo was with us most of the time and I can't thank her enough for taking the majority of these pictures. She got some great shots.
The twins were really great travelers. They kept up with their own backpacks and roller bags most of the time even though we changed gates three times and eventually changed flights moving to an entirely different terminal. They were exhausted by the time we landed in New Orleans and got our car.
But they snapped out of it pretty quickly and were ready to hit the town.
Besides eating, the parades were a big hit. The kids caught on to yelling and waving for throws, but Connor liked to say, "Throw me something mens" instead of the traditional, "Throw me something mister!"
It was so easy to walk everywhere from Aunt Deb's apartment. One evening we walked by the river and the kids loved seeing the riverboat. Next visit we'll have to get tickets for a ride.
We ate at a ton of great places. I've provided review of restaurants at the end of this post for anyone planning a trip to New Orleans soon.
The trip was great and the weather was lovely, until Mardi Gras morning. It was rainy and cold. The boys went in pretty early, but Chloe was determined to catch some good throws.
She wasn't ready to come in until she finally caught a stuffed bear. Then she was happy, Mardi Gras complete!
Restaurants to consider in New Orleans:
And just as I was finishing this post, I came across this article, "10 Restaurants New Olreanians Don't Want You to Know About" from Epicurious.
The twins were really great travelers. They kept up with their own backpacks and roller bags most of the time even though we changed gates three times and eventually changed flights moving to an entirely different terminal. They were exhausted by the time we landed in New Orleans and got our car.
But they snapped out of it pretty quickly and were ready to hit the town.
Of course the first thing we did was go eat. We stayed at Aunt Debbie's awesome apartment with the best location. One street over is St. Charles and a great restaurant called Lüke.
Besides eating, the parades were a big hit. The kids caught on to yelling and waving for throws, but Connor liked to say, "Throw me something mens" instead of the traditional, "Throw me something mister!"
It was so easy to walk everywhere from Aunt Deb's apartment. One evening we walked by the river and the kids loved seeing the riverboat. Next visit we'll have to get tickets for a ride.
We ate at a ton of great places. I've provided review of restaurants at the end of this post for anyone planning a trip to New Orleans soon.
The trip was great and the weather was lovely, until Mardi Gras morning. It was rainy and cold. The boys went in pretty early, but Chloe was determined to catch some good throws.
She wasn't ready to come in until she finally caught a stuffed bear. Then she was happy, Mardi Gras complete!
Restaurants to consider in New Orleans:
Lüke 504-378-2840
333 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Great food but most expensive place we ate. They do have a
kid’s menu.
Domenica 504-648-6020
123 Baronne Street
(between Common & Canal in the Roosevelt Hotel)
New Orleans, LA 70112
Happy hour daily, 3-6 half price drinks & gourmet pizzas.
Loved this place. Ate there for lunch one day and ordered
take-out for dinner another night.
201 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA
70130
$1.25 bloody mary’s
$1.25 martinis
We always make an effort to go to Mr. B’s. Everything I’ve
ever ordered has been delicious. Save room for dessert. They serve a bread pudding
by which to judge all others.
930 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Good food, cozy atmosphere-small place so reservations are a
good idea. Amazing service. Not really a place for kids.
Other places we love or that have been recommended to us but we didn't get to try this trip:
300 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
French Quarter
724 Iberville
Street
New Orleans, LA
70130
Café Du Monde 504-525-4544
800 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Palace Café 504-523-1661
605 Canal Street (Canal at Chartres)
New Orleans, LA 70130
Warehouse District, corner of Magazine & Julia
800 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
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