NOLA Insider Guide
New Orleans Tourist Information

The City That Care Forgot, But You Won't!

Welcome to NOLA Insider Guide! This is your one stop website for New Orleans tourist information. I am Leonard Smith III and my story started over 50+ years ago in this great city. Yes, this is where it all started, the city where I was born and raised.

St. Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square, New Orleans

What a great city to grow up in with so much to do. Let's fast forward to August 2005 and the arrival of Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest hurricanes in US history. This catastrophic disaster changed the landscape of New Orleans forever. Some say for good, some say for bad, but what is important is that New Orleans is still here and the hospitality of the people of NOLA awaits you. Because I am an insider, I am here to point you in the right direction to make the best of your visit, be it one day or one week.

New Orleans Aquarium

Cafe du Monde

Jackson Square New Orleans

New Orleans Saints Schedule

Buildings in New Orleans

Preservation Hall

New Orleans Culture

Restaurants in New Orleans

I created this website for those of us who have relocated to other parts of the country post Katrina, others who are visiting this great city for the first time, and our beloved visitors who keep New Orleans as their frequent travel destination. As I can also be considered “a tourist in my own hometown,” I visit as often as I can and have the wonderful opportunity to become a tourist. Always on a quest to find the best restaurants, hotels, shopping and places to go. I and a team of other New Orleanians (who I have hand picked) will share with you visits, reviews, where to go, who to see, and what to do in New Orleans from an "insider's point of view!"

Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans French Quarter

New Orleans tourism is constantly on the upswing, as it should be in this beautiful, picturesque, exciting city of Louisiana. If you have New Orleans on your list of places to visit, but you don’t have a large budget to deal with, you should know that there are many things you can do in New Orleans that are inexpensive or even free!

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What can NOLA Insider Guide offer that is free to a visitor in town? Surprisingly, there is quite a lot to do that will cost you next to nothing! Just sit down in Jackson Square and watch the interesting sights go by, for one. Take at a look at the artists displaying their works and enjoy the music of the street musicians around the French Quarter. Buy a cup of coffee at Cafe du Monde and take-in all the sights around you. There are also free festivals you can join in depending upon what time of year that you visit. Of course, there is Mardi Gras, "the largest free show on earth," The French Quarter Festival and the Satchmo Festival are big music events that are free. Many clubs on Frenchman Street do not charge a cover, so come on in and listen to music and dance the night away for free. You can view the amazing architecture this city has to offer and take a free downtown walking tour.

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You can view NOLA Insider Guide on your mobile devices to stay in touch with all the happenings in the "Crescent City." As the locals say “Laissez Les Bon Temp Rouler” - “Let the Good Times Roll!” and welcome to New Orleans!

New Orleans River Cruises

New Orleans Houses

New Orleans Tourism

History of New Orleans

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Cruise Out of New Orleans

Jazz Fest New Orleans

Hotels in New Orleans

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New Orleans Saints 2013 Schedule: Welcome to The New Orleans Saints 2013 Schedule
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Nola-Insider-Guide-Blog: The Nola Insider Guide Blog will keep you up to date on what's going on in New Orleans. Know where the locals go!
New Orleans Monthly: New Orleans Monthly from NOLA Insider Guide, our FREE New Orleans Newsletter, brings you the latest on everything going on in the Crescent City.
Dining in New Orleans: Welcome to Dining in New Orleans. Let me introduce myself. I am Nola Roux, a New Orleans native and a lover of good food and restaurants.
Restaurants in New Orleans: Some of the best food in the United States can be found in the popular and historical restaurants in New Orleans.
New Orleans Tourism: New Orleans Tourism encompasses a variety of activities, all year long. Below is a few events that are a must to see of you are in town.
The New Orleans Weather Forecast: The New Orleans weather forecast is different from year to year but some things remain consistent.
New Orleans Tourist Information: When you are looking for New Orleans tourist information, most of it can be found at your fingertips, on the Internet.
Cruises Out of New Orleans: You can catch a wide variety of cruises out of New Orleans headed for destinations such the Carribean, Mexico or the Bahamas.
Best Hotels in New Orleans: When you plan a trip to the Big Easy, you'll want to know which are the best hotels in New Orleans and live out your vacation in luxury, style and convenience.
Cheap Hotels New Orleans: If you want to save money yet take advantage of all the excitement and activities that the Big Easy has to offer, you may need to look into the cheap hotels New Orleans.
New Orleans Aquarium: Visiting the New Orleans Aquarium is just one of the many wonderful things to do after walking around in the heat of the French Quarter.
Bourbon Street New Orleans: If you're looking for magic and a good time,come to Bourbon Street New Orleans. Located in the French Quarter, this is THE street to visit.
New Orleans Buildings: The architecture of some of New Orleans buildings are so unique. The city is home to many historic homes, churches and buildings
Fat Tuesday: Occurring on the last day of the carnival season, Fat Tuesday is celebrated throughout New Orleans and its surrounding communities
New Orleans Attractions: Most tourists come to Louisiana to see the New Orleans attractions. Some are fairly obvious ones that most people know about while others are more off the beaten track
New Orleans Festivals: The word FUN is nearly synonymous with the term New Orleans Festivals. New Orleans is known to be a fun town, full of festivities, parades, music, food, art, and the Mississippi River.
New Orleans Events: Come to Louisiana and experience some of the New Orleans events you've heard to much about all your life. There are year-round events happening here ranging from culinary to visual arts to music.
History of New Orleans: The history of New Orleans is a fascinating topic for local residents, history buffs and tourists alike. It is the largest city in Louisiana.
On The Line | New Orleans Streetcar: ON THE LINE introduces you to the young/the old/Katrina and terrorist attack survivors/street performers/the homeless/students and those with very strong opinions on controversial topics.
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About | NOLA Insider Guide: About NOLA Insider Guide and thank you for visiting. My name is Leonard Smith III.