Valentines in New Orleans

Day 1

Arrive in New Orleans

Check into one of NO’s boutique hotels or bed & breakfast

Enjoy Lunch at Cafe Degas offers a dramatic dining room for date night, more like an open-air patio, with a pecan tree growing in the middle of it and twinkling lights aplenty. Stroll along tree-draped Esplanade Avenue to reach your candlelit meal, a classic menu of French specialties with an occasional Creole and New Orleans flare — think escargot, steak frites au poivre, and mussels.

Explore the park with your sweetheart- For a sweet photo op, pose before the Love sculpture in the Sydney, and Walda Bischoff Sculpture Garden in the park, next to the New Orleans Museum of Art.

Learn something together- Cooking classes are a great way to learn more about the Crescent City while enjoying quality time with your partner.

Create your own couples drink- Try your hand at making a New Orleans cocktail and mix things up with mixology classes at Drink Lab.

If the kitchen isn’t your area of expertise, visit New Orleans School of Glassworks & Printmaking Studio for a glassblowing class.

Create your own couple’s fragrance- Visit luxury fragrance brand Tijon and bottle your own perfume.

Have a quaint and cozy Dinner, Zasu is a great place to experience a memorable meal — James Beard Award-winning Sue Zemanick and chef de cuisine Jeff McLennan wow every time. A mellow green interior and intimate booths are complemented by excellent, informed service.

Discover NO the authentic way. Go on a Horse & Carriage rides in the French Quarter. expert guides tailor a tour just for you! This unique one-hour carriage experience travels through the French Quarter and beyond. These are more intimate carriages seat 1-4 people per party.

Back to Hotel

Day 2

Enjoy a couples Breakfast in Bed at the hotel – Room service/catered Breakfast.

Shop for the Perfect Memory- A work of art by a New Orleans artist, or a unique antique is the perfect way to commemorate your trip. The French Market and Julia Street are home to many wonderful antique shops and art galleries. Magazine Street and Bayou Road offer a little bit of everything.

Go Home with Some Bling

Saint Claude Social Club is a clothing boutique right off Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District. Bonded by St. Claude is a one-of-a-kind in-store experience where they bond a piece gold jewelry that will remain on your body forever. Book your appointment in advance and treat your sweetheart to a luxury blinged-out experience.

Lunch and drink at The Franklin- The Franklin features an elevated but casual culinary and bar experience, thoughtful art collection and spirited staff.

Have Your Fortune Told in Jackson Square- It’s fun whether you’re a believer or not. Better yet, have your portrait done together and bring home a little piece of Jackson Square.

Get Some Quality Rest and Relaxation- Sometimes, the best plan is nothing at all. Rest and relax with a couple’s spa date. The Spa at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans and Woodhouse Day Spa both offer a selection of massage, nail, and facial packages perfect for two.

Dinner outdoors- Dining under the stars or a canopy of trees screams romance. There are several options in New Orleans to dine al fresco, but some favorites include Vyoone’s , Lilette, and Cafe Degas .

Back to Hotel for some much-needed rest

Day 3

Breakfast at Cafe Amelie

Enjoy Fine Wine- From cozy wine bars to white-tablecloth establishments, a nice glass or bottle helps set the scene for your date night. Enjoy tastings together at Second Vine Wine, Pluck Wine Bar, Saint-Germain, The Tell Me Bar, or Ole' Orleans Wines and Spirits.

Listen to Live Music- No matter your preferred genre of music, New Orleans is sure to have a hotspot to enjoy it seven days a week. The Ritz Carlton’s Davenport Lounge and the historic Preservation Hall are two sure bets for live jazz, but you can also never go wrong with a stroll along Frenchmen Street to hear brass bands, reggae, blues, and more

Still in the mood for music and dancing? - Go Dancing on the Mississippi River- Take a harbor jazz cruise and roll along the river under the stars and beside the city lights. The Riverboat City of New Orleans or the Creole Queen are great options.

Enjoy the final night in No with a stroll in the streets of the French Quarter by the river.

Day 4

Breakfast prior to check out

Say goodbye to the staff and depart for home-