Although October is still three months away, it’s never too soon to make plans for NOLA’s annual Oktoberfest. As one of the more popular area activities attracting up to 15,000 total guests, lodging options fill up quickly. So plan your visit to New Orleans for three weekends of food, beer, and fun for the entire [...]
July 9, 2012
July 1, 2012
Have a Great Day in New Orleans at Audubon Zoo and Park
In an earlier post, we covered New Orleans’ Audubon Aquarium of the Americas as a great activity to consider during your stay at our bed and breakfast. However, if that post didn’t make it clear enough, Audubon has a huge presence here in The Big Easy. The Aquarium is just one of a number of [...]
June 25, 2012
An Unforgettable River Activity: Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez
Steamboat Natchez is NOLA’s only working steamboat offering two-hour riverboat cruises up and down the Mississippi River. This one-of-a-kind attraction is a great option for a daytime activity on the river, and is a popular destination for both visitors and residents alike. The beautiful steamboat you see today is the last (so far) of a [...]
June 15, 2012
Enjoy a Bit of New Orleans Southern Decadence On Labor Day in 2012
You truly never know what you’ll find in New Orleans – and we like it that way! What started as a simple house-party in 1972, given by a small group of friends, has grown and evolved into what has become the “Mardi Gras” of the Gay-friendly community! So how does a small gathering morph into [...]
June 9, 2012
Something’s Fishy at the NOLA Aquarium of the Americas
On the edge of both the French Quarter and the Mississippi River rests one of the nation’s top aquariums in the United States. One of four different Audubon attractions in New Orleans, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas offers samples of nearly 600 species of sea life in a state-of-the-art museum, and is a popular [...]
June 1, 2012
Classic American Food in NOLA? Get it at Camellia Grill!
Less than three miles from our New Orleans bed and breakfast is the Camellia Grill: a diner staple in New Orleans, and a favorite of locals, students, and visitors alike, offering American food at great prices. While the Visitor’s Bureau does not include this on the list of must-do NOLA activities, we certainly recommend it! [...]
May 29, 2012
Attend Satchmo SummerFest, the Premier NOLA Summer Event
Make plans now to attend the Satchmo SummerFest, one of NOLA’s most popular and successful events! This year’s Festival runs from August 2, 2012 through August 5, 2012 at the Old U.S. Mint just an easy streetcar ride and a few minutes’ walk from our New Orleans bed and breakfast location. Some call this the [...]
May 23, 2012
Mobile NOLA Tools For Your New Orleans Visit
There is so much to see and do in New Orleans that it can honestly be a bit overwhelming. Between the French Quarter, all the great food, the history, and the sights, how do you plan a single vacation in such a diverse city? To help you along, Avenue Inn is pleased to present some [...]
May 14, 2012
Discover Historic New Orleans
New Orleans is truly full of rich history and stories. Since its founding in 1718 by the French, New Orleans has been shaped by civil rights, wars, commodity production and trading, music and entertainment, tourism, and natural disasters. The historic side of New Orleans can be experienced in many ways during your stay at our [...]
May 8, 2012
NOLA Upscale Dining: La Petite Grocery
With so many restaurants in New Orleans, how do you choose which to visit during your New Orleans bed and breakfast getaway? What we consider when recommending an eatery to our guests is, of course, food quality. But we also consider ease of access, and our ability to obtain great service for you. With [...]
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