New Orleans Itineraries

"Morning Call has covered outdoor seating perfect for groups who want to stay outdoors without the French Quarter crowd.Try lighter bites to save appetite for dinner — split a pastry plate to sample without over-ordering.Use this time to recharge phones and plan the evening playlist or dinner order together."

"Order one large muffuletta per 3–4 people and ask for it sliced thin so everyone can taste without over-ordering.Bring napkins and a small cooler bag if you plan to take leftover hot-sauce bottles back to your hotel.Expect a line: send two people to order while others scope seating — Central moves orders quickly for groups."

"Limit walking to one brief, short photo stop — the sidewalks in front of many houses can be uneven, so choose a flat, shaded area.Ask a companion or driver to help with stepping out and sitting back down; benches and cafés on Magazine Street can provide a calm alternative.If you're sensitive to pollen in spring, consider taking an antihistamine earlier in the day and stay near shaded, breezy sidewalks."

"Age & height: most rides are perfect for ages 2–10; a parent can usually ride with toddlers. Ask attendants about height limits before queuing.Ticketing & line hack: buy tickets or wristbands early in the day (or check park counter) to avoid afternoon lines; keep one adult with kids while the other watches bags/diaper gear.Facilities: restrooms with changing stations are on-site and there are water fountains nearby — bring refillable bottles for hydration on warm spring days."

"Reserve a table in advance and request a large round table if possible — Cochon handles groups well with family‑style ordering.Order several mid‑sized plates to share rather than individual entrees so the group can sample more specialties.Ask for check splitting options up front — many restaurants will pre‑split or run multiple cards when requested."

"City Park gets breezy in November — bring a layer or grab a coffee at a nearby park kiosk before settling on a bench.Use this window to check showtimes for the evening and to message the group an updated meet time.If anyone needs to change clothes, return to hotel nearby — City Park can be breezy and cool after sunset."

"Look for vendors that offer 1- or 2-oz sample bottles so everyone can collect a different flavor without heavy spending.Negotiate a group price if you’re buying multiple bottles — vendors will often do a small discount for multi-bottle buys.If anyone has dietary needs, ask stall owners — many are used to customizing sample spoons and will mark fiery levels."

"Split vendors: pick 2–3 different stalls to order from and share plates so the group samples more local flavors affordably.There are communal tables for groups of 4–6+; arrive slightly earlier or ask staff for a large table during peak lunch times.April can have sudden showers — the covered indoor seating at St. Roch Market keeps plans flexible."

"Order a few sandwiches to slice and share; their boards are perfect for groups so people can pass and taste.Ask staff about local hot-sauce pairings — Cochon Butcher likes spicy additions and will point you to the in-house favorites.If you’re a rowdy group, request a larger communal table when you call — they manage split checks and quick turn times well."