Coming this November!!!
Picture this: you wake up on Thanksgiving morning in the heart of New Orleans. Forget the hassle of cooking, cleaning, and the typical turkey trimmings! Instead, immerse yourself in a city known for its mouth-watering cuisine, soul-stirring music, and unique flair for the unexpected. Our beloved New Orleans Guest House, just a block away from the famed French Quarter, invites you to experience Thanksgiving in true NOLA style – where every corner you turn is an adventure waiting to happen!
Here at the New Orleans Guest House, we’re all about hospitality. Our clean, affordable accommodations and warm, welcoming staff are dedicated to making your stay pleasurable. And the location? It’s ideal for diving into everything that makes New Orleans irresistible. A streetcar stop visible from our front door means the city is literally at your fingertips. Ready to see what Thanksgiving in the Big Easy has to offer?
New Orleans on a Plate: Thanksgiving NOLA Style
Let’s start with the food – it is Thanksgiving, after all. In New Orleans, local restaurants keep their doors open for the holiday, with menus that go beyond the basic turkey and dressing. You’ll find everything from hearty gumbo and savory jambalaya to buttery cornbread, sweet yams, and pecan pies that would make your grandma swoon. Dive into seafood platters, Creole-style stuffing, and perfectly cooked, flavorful turkey paired with all the fixings – and a good cocktail, of course! Just step outside the inn, take a quick walk to the French Quarter, and you’ll be spoiled with Thanksgiving options as unique and colorful as the city itself.
Get Your Game Face On: Thanksgiving Day Events
For the athletes (or those who want to shake off that Thanksgiving meal), start your morning with the annual Turkey Day Race at City Park. It’s a five-mile race that takes you through one of New Orleans’ most beautiful parks, and all ages and fitness levels are welcome. You can register as an individual or bring a whole team of friends or family and turn it into a fun, active holiday memory.
Or, if you’re craving a bit more high-stakes action, head over to the Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots, where Thanksgiving Day means an annual celebration at the horse track. Grab your fanciest hat and join locals for a festive day of horse racing – an experience that’s both thrilling and a perfect nod to Southern tradition.
Now, for a laugh-out-loud, uniquely New Orleans experience, check out the Human Horse Races at Easton Park in Mid City. You read that right: Human. Horse. Races. In this family-friendly fundraiser, people don horse costumes and race each other, all to benefit a local horse sanctuary. It’s light-hearted fun and bound to leave you with stories you’ll be telling for years. Because really, where else could you watch grown adults dressed as horses galloping through a park for a cause?
After Dark: The Real New Orleans Thanksgiving
Once the sun goes down, it’s time for the grown-ups to play! You won’t find us slipping into a food coma – we’re slipping on our dancing shoes instead! Our inn’s location is perfectly placed to take advantage of New Orleans’ legendary nightlife. Just a short walk will get you to Frenchmen Street, where you’ll find live music on every corner. Tap your toes to jazz, get lost in blues, or feel the rhythm of funky brass bands that’ll keep you out way past midnight.
Want a bit more excitement? Bourbon Street, St. Anne’s Street, and the heart of the French Quarter offer plenty of chances to indulge in New Orleans’ vibrant bar scene, with haunted tours, outrageous drag shows, and drinks as bold as the people serving them. The locals treat any holiday as an excuse to turn up the volume, so don’t be surprised if your Thanksgiving weekend becomes a lively party you never saw coming!
Ditch Tradition – Go NOLA Style
Thanksgiving is a time for making memories with loved ones. But let’s face it: sometimes the usual routine could use a little shake-up. So, why not trade the quiet table for a jazz band’s hum, the family room for a lively pub, and the turkey for some spicy jambalaya? This year, create a Thanksgiving that you’ll be talking about for years to come. At the New Orleans Guest House, we invite you to let go of typical traditions and dive headfirst into the vibrant culture of New Orleans.
So come join us and find out just how exciting a New Orleans-style Thanksgiving can be. We’ll make sure your stay is as comfortable and welcoming as a slice of pumpkin pie – with a side of Mardi Gras beads.
For additional information on accommodations call us directly at 504.566.1177 OR 1.800.562.1177. You may also visit us online at neworleansguest.house.