Here are some of NOLA's best spots to grab a healthy meal, non-alcoholic drinks, and more this weekend. ... bite to eat – If you need to detox after all that Mardi Gras gluttony (no judgment), go for healthier options this weekend, and check out our post on where to get great vegetarian and vegan food. read more
Just stay away from the Quarter and the parade routes. City Park would be a nice place to go (as long as it’s not during Endymion). read more
For a hotel that is close to the Uptown parades and has that classic New Orleans feel, then any of the hotels that are a part of the Garden District Hotel Collection are great places to stay during Mardi Gras. This hotel group includes The Prytania Park, Prytania Oaks and Queen Anne Hotels. read more
We experienced Mardi Gras in New Orleans as part of a road trip through the Deep South of the USA. That adventure started in Charleston, South Carolina, and we went through four states, ultimately ending up in New Orleans for Mardi Gras. read more