Things to Do During Fall in New Orleans
Louisiana summers come with record high temps and humidity like that of a hot shower. But when fall finally comes to the Big Easy, the drop in humidity is enough cause for celebration! Fall in New Orleans is full of festivals, haunted celebrations, and gatherings of the Who Dat Nation. It’s the perfect time of year to stroll through the French Quarter, tour Louisiana swamps, and experience all that NOLA has to offer!
Fall Festivals
Any excuse to party will do in New Orleans, and the fall season brings out plenty of causes for celebration! If you’re a foodie, NOLA is the place to be in the fall. Sample and celebrate local cuisine at Beignet Fest and Oak Street Po-Boy Festival. Chow down at the National Fried Chicken Festival, and drink up at Faubourg Brewery’s Oktoberfest. Enjoy local music and one-of-a-kind New Orleans culture at events like Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, NOLAxNOLA, and Tremé Fall Fest. And nobody does Halloween quite like New Orleans with events like Krewe of Boo parade, Death and Mourning Tours, Brews and Boos, and so much more!
Swamp Tours
Louisiana swamps are one of the most exotic landscapes in America. With ancient cypress trees draped in Spanish moss and unique wildlife of nutria rats, egrets, and alligators; a swamp tour is a must, especially in the crisp air of autumn. Take a cruise on a covered tourboat or speed through the swamp on an airboat tour that travels over land and water at high speeds. Level up your swamp tour adventure with a spiral cypress tree staircase, sky bridges over swamplands, and a zipline tour through the Maurepas Swamp on the world’s first fully aquatic swamp zipline with ZipNOLA!
Saints
September through January, there is no New Orleans without the Saints. Dress up in your black and gold, and treat yourself to the wildness of the Who Dat Nation and famous rumble of the Superdome and at a Saints game. On home game days, experience the all-day celebration with food and music in Champion’s Square (no ticket required). Or stop in any local sports bar on game day and join the decked out fanatics.
Explore the Quarter
Fall is the perfect time of year to experience all the French Quarter has to offer! Take in the historic architecture and famous landmarks like the St. Louis Cathedral and Cabildo in the comfort of the fall weather. Get your fill of New Orleans incredible cuisine from picturesque balconies and historic restaurants, toast with spiced cocktails, and enjoy the fresh picks of oyster season. Shop unique finds at the French Market and the historic art and antique shops on Royal Street. Ring in the start of spooky season with a haunted tour highlighting the dark and strange New Orleans history of voodoo and ghosts.
There’s so much to experience and enjoy during fall in New Orleans; it’s a perfect destination for an autumn getaway! While the temperatures are sure to be more mild than the summer, New Orleans weather is unpredictable all year round, and fall is still in hurricane season. So be sure to check the forecast when packing for your fall trip to the Crescent City, and save room for souvenirs!
