Hello Darling!
Over the years during our road trip to Florida we have made it a tradition to stop in New Orleans for a few nights. Hunter and I absolutely adore the city. From the history to the music and of course the delicious food. This years stop was a little bit different as we had baby girl with us but non the less it was still a BLAST! So I thought it would be fun to chat a little bit about visiting New Orleans with a baby + tips & places to go while you’re there.
Visiting New Orleans With A Baby
New Orleans is not necessarily a city you would think to be a family friendly environment. However, this city has so much more to offer than just Bourbon Street that the entire family can enjoy. Here are a few tips to follow and places to visit with your baby in tow.
Kid Friendly Hotel
Ritz Carlton New Orleans
This is our all time favorite hotel in NOLA. It is such a beautiful spot with a prime location right along Canal Street in the French Quarter. It is quiet, safe and has unbeatable amenities and service. We love this hotel as a family because it is easy to access, it’s extremely safe and they make your kiddos feel right at home.
Note- instead of hauling in your pack and play make sure to ask for a crib in the room. This was so nice to have for baby girl and allowed for an easy check in process.
Tips
-Bring a stroller
the city is super walkable, especially if you are staying in the Quarter. So make sure to pack your favorite stroller to explore the city in.
-Bring extra water and a portable fan
especially during the summer months you can expect heat and humidity in NOLA. So I recommend bringing extra milk or water to keep baby hydrated + a portable fan is always a good idea
-Let restaurants know you have a baby and ask if they have high chairs.
The majority of the restaurants in the French Quarter we found to not have high chairs. We made do with just bringing our stroller in or by placing her in our laps. However restaurants are small in the Quarter so a stroller is not always feasible. Next time we are going to bring a portable highchair with us.
Places To Go
French Quarter
We loved strolling through the Quarter in the mornings. It was quiet and the perfect time to explore. You can find all kinds of fun stores to peek into with your little one and enjoy the history that is NOLA.
Jackson Square
From our hotel we would walk through the quarter to Jackson Square to enjoy live music and walk under the beautiful mossy trees.
Note- this is the perfect time to grab some beignets with your little one at Cafe Du Monde
The Moonwalk Riverfront Park
Just steps away from Jackson Square is the Moonwalk Riverfront Park which runs along the Mississippi River. Great time to point out the boats to your little one.
Garden District
The Garden District is a fun walking spot to enjoy with your babe. You can find some of the most beautiful homes and parks to play in with your little one.
Note- Make sure to stop by Clesi’s for fresh crawfish or head on over to La Petite Grocery for a delicious dinner.
City Park
City Park is a 1,300 acre park right in the middle of NOLA filled with lots of fun things for your little one. From Botanical Gardens, the Children’s Museum and more. It is the perfect spot to explore as a family.
Story Land Park
Located right in City Park Story Land was one of our personal favorite spots. Filled with pirates, princesses and more this is a MUST when visiting with a family.
This trip with Isla Grace made our love for NOLA shine even more. I hope this helps you plan the perfect vacation with your little one to New Orleans. Check out more spots to visit on this post.
YOU ARE SO LOVED!
