The National WWII Museum is one of the top-rated attractions in New Orleans, as well as one of the best museums in the country. In addition to its exhibits that tell the dramatic, terrifying, and ultimately triumphant story of the American experience in the war that changed the world forever, the museum also hosts special events that you won’t want to miss. Drafts for Crafts Each year in April, The National WWII Museum hosts Drafts for Crafts, a fundraiser to support the museum’s efforts to restore large artifacts from the war. The first restoration project was of a PT-305, a patrol torpedo bo ..read more

While New Orleans has a reputation as a city that loves to party late into the night, families with children can also find plenty of PG-rated fun. These are five favorite New Orleans experiences to share with kids of all ages. Visit the Historic New Orleans Train Garden More than a quarter-mile of miniature train tracks are hidden in this enclave within the City Park Botanical Garden, featuring realistic miniature streetcar and train models that run on the weekends. This outdoor exhibit is a must-see for train lovers and is a pretty cool sight for just about anyone. While you’re in City Park ..read more

Creative Ways to Stay Active While on Vacation Vacations are all about fun and relaxation. Each one gives you a chance to leave all of your worries behind once your flight takes off. There’s no better place to kick back and enjoy yourself than New Orleans. At the same time, some of the routines from your daily life are worth keeping up with, for example, your daily workout. You shouldn’t let your fitness slide too much while you’re away from home. Exercising during a vacation can improve your mood and keep you operating on your normal rhythm. Here are three fun ways to stay active on your next ..read more

Under 21? Here Are Three Ways to See Great Live Music in New Orleans New Orleans is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant live music scene, but many of the Crescent City’s venues are only available to people who are 21 and older. Though the options may be a bit more limited for younger people, there are still plenty of places where music lovers of all ages can catch a performance. Preservation Hall One of the most famous jazz clubs in the city, Preservation Hall actually started out as an art gallery where young jazz musicians would play for tips. It eventually turned into a venu ..read more