These are my top things to do in New Orleans, and others that you can (and should) skip. But don’t worry I’ll also give you some alternative things to do in New Orleans that are more worth your time!
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New Orleans is known for so much more than Mardi Gras. There’s jazz music, an incredible art scene, and let’s not forget about the myriad of cuisines.
So here are my top 15 souvenirs from New Orleans to keep an eye out for while you’re there, and where to find them!
The Garden District is the ultimate New Orleans experience.
It has all the New Orleans classics from cast iron balconies, beignets, and cemeteries! You can even ride one of the iconic New Orleans streetcars to get there!?
Banff in June is one of the best times to visit the park (if you can). But there are a few things to know before booking a trip to Banff in June.
The Banff Gondola in Banff National Park isn’t exactly cheap so I was very skeptical at first. But I was happily proven wrong. The Banff Gondola is well worth the cost for the experience at the top of Sulphur Mountain. In fact, I was so happy we did it that it’s one of my must-dos in Banff.
I didn’t know what to expect from visiting Johnston Canyon and I was pleasantly surprised… but it could have easily gone the other way for us.
Depending on when you visit, your experience could be wonderful hike through a canyon, or a complete mess of waiting in lines and walking in a crowd.
The Deer Lodge Lake Louise has quite a few quirks to say the least. But the compromises were well worth it for the unbeatable location.
There’s actually more than enough things to do in Lake Louise (and around it) that I recommend spending at least one night here, if not more (p.s. this way you can also visit Lake Louise at the best time (without the crowds!).
The Icefields Parkway starts just after Lake Louise and take you all the way to Jasper National Park.
The drive itself is stunning, but there are also several places to stop for viewpoints and short hikes.
If you’re visiting Banff National Park, an absolute must stop on your itinerary is Lake Louise, don’t listen to people who say otherwise. Let’s just say, Lake Louise didn’t become such a popular tourist destination for nothing…