For some, nature is the ultimate in relaxation: getting away to someplace that has an abundance of plant life and trees is a great, if not ideal way to spend time away from their cares. But in a big city like New Orleans, how do you find such a place? One option for both outdoor [...]
April 6, 2013
January 10, 2013
The Romance of a New Orleans Valentine’s Day Getaway
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Why not whisk your special someone away to a romantic stay here in New Orleans to celebrate the holiday? Whether you stay for a weekend, or choose join us for several days, there is enough to see and do here on the Bayou to fill your stay with [...]
December 6, 2012
Plan a Gulf Coast Vacation to New Orleans: America’s Favorite City
Here at Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast, we seem to spend all our time trying to convince everyone exactly why they should plan a getaway at our Crescent City inn. Our amazing events, exceptional food, signature drinks, incredible history and architecture, and first rate shopping… we could go on and on. But if we haven’t [...]
November 10, 2012
Catch a Live Show in New Orleans at Mahalia Jackson Theater
The arts are truly alive and well in New Orleans. In fact, we are home to the Mahalia Jackson Theater, managed by Arts Center Enterprises. As the center for the performing arts here in the Crescent City, this theater provides a venue for some fantastic shows, including theatrical (on- and off-Broadway names), artistic, comedic, and [...]
October 9, 2012
Holiday Events For A Perfect New Orleans B&B Getaway
It’s never too early to plan the perfect holiday trip to New Orleans! November and December are jam-packed with activities and events, assuring that your stay at our New Orleans bed and breakfast will be fun and festive! Last year we told you a little bit about the Celebration in the Oaks. Now in its [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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