Inside New Orleans
The Stories Behind the City
From neighborhood history and legendary restaurants to music, local traditions, and practical travel advice, this is where you’ll discover the New Orleans locals know and love.
Welcome to Inside New Orleans
On this page you will find links to many articles written for this site and about New Orleans. We cover the history, the personalities, the music, the food, the places to go and the things to see. This is all about making New Orleans more accessible, whether you are a visitor or a local who just wants to learn more about this wonderful city.
You know, in 2026, New Orleans was named to the World Monuments Fund’s inaugural “Irreplaceable America” list. We were the only entire city chosen for the list, which recognizes places considered essential to America’s history and cultural heritage. What makes it especially meaningful is that they didn’t choose one building, neighborhood or landmark. They chose the entire city of New Orleans.
I have traveled to many places around the world and had some wonderful times, seen wonderful things and met incredible people. But there is no place quite like New Orleans.
There Really Is No Place Like New Orleans
There is something in the air, the soil, the buildings, the sky, the river, the lake—something that is very difficult to put a finger on. How do you explain it? Well, really, you can’t.
We have loads of people who move here because on their first visit they feel like they have come home. As a lifelong New Orleanian, I can say that when I travel to another town and people ask me where I am from and I say New Orleans, their faces light up, and they smile. They will say something like, “Wow! I’ve heard so much about that place. I wanna go someday!” Or, “Yes. I took a trip there and loved it and want to go back!”
Music, Food, History and Culture
There is so much to do here. The music, the food, the architecture, the people, the history and the culture all make New Orleans what it is. And what about our festivals? New Orleans is festival central. It seems like almost every week there is some kind of festival going on.
Through this page you can click on any one of the cards above and have access to numerous articles written exclusively for this site. And more are coming. I consider it a privilege to be able to have created this site, maintain it and make it better and better for you, the visitor.
A Resource for Visitors and Locals
If you have not been to New Orleans, this site is the perfect way to learn more about it. If you have plans to take a trip to the city, this is the perfect way to get numerous ideas on what to do when you get here.
If you live in New Orleans, there is a lot of stuff you don’t know about the people and places that make this city great. So use this as a wonderful resource to learn more about the city you call home.
What You’ll Find Here
If you look at the card that says Visitor Questions, the articles are made up mainly of what Google tells us are the most asked questions about the city. Maybe you will find the answer you are looking for here.
You’ll also find stories about New Orleans history, food and drink, music and culture, events, neighborhoods and the people who have helped make this city what it is. This is a growing collection, so there will always be something new to discover.
More New Orleans Stories Are Coming
We appreciate your visiting us and hope you have a wonderful time when you take a trip to our fair city. Whether you’re planning your first visit, coming back for the tenth time, or have lived here your entire life, we hope Inside New Orleans gives you something you didn’t know before.
And remember: If you love New Orleans, New Orleans will love you right back.
