Mardi Gras is still 164 days away (as of the date of this post). But what can you do if you just can’t wait to see the purple/green/gold colors, the floats, and the magic of our most popular event? Fear not, because we have your reprieve! Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast invites you to plan [...]
August 31, 2012
August 26, 2012
Enjoy a Thrilling New Orleans Halloween!
Around the rest of the United States, Halloween might look like this: Children streaming from house to house, begging for candy. Downtown in larger cities, there might be a single nightclub, sponsoring a costume-themed dance party. Maybe your community will have a parade of halfheartedly spooky floats, a few bands, and children in costume. But [...]
August 11, 2012
2012 Film Festival Offers New Orleans Movie Entertainment
One week each October, it’s all about the movies when our city hosts what has become known as the “Cannes on the Mississippi.” The New Orleans Film Festival features films and short films from local directors, national names, and entries from abroad. This year, October 11-18, 2012 will see some 10,000+ attendees make the pilgrimage [...]
July 28, 2012
Catch Some New Orleans Soul at the Blues and BBQ Festival
The south is truly known for its soul. Memphis is commonly referred to as the birthplace of soul, but thanks to legendary R&B artist Allen Toussaint, we like to think that New Orleans is certainly a sister-city! What began in 2006 as an offshoot the NOLA Jazz Festival with more performers than attendees, the Blues [...]
July 19, 2012
Enjoy a Delicious New Olreans Po’boy at Domilise
If you know anything about New Orleans food, then you know the history of the iconic Po-boy sandwich, invented right here in the Big Easy. They’re literally everywhere around the city, whether you’re in a small place, or a fine restaurant. As your ever-attentive hosts during your getaway in New Orleans, we’d like to let [...]
July 9, 2012
Get Your Lederhosen Ready for NOLA’s Oktoberfest 2012
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 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 [...]







