Hey there, fellow wanderers and Easter enthusiasts! Brent Baer here, your trusty guide to all things charming and quirky about New Orleans, especially during the egg-citing season of Easter. As the General Manager of the illustrious 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast, I’ve seen my fair share of Easter shenanigans in this vibrant city. So, Read More »Read More
Greetings, fellow music lovers and festival fanatics! Brent Baer here, your go-to guru for all things groovy and jazzy in the vibrant city of New Orleans. As the General Manager of the legendary 1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast, I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing the magic of the New Orleans Jazz Festival time and Read More »Read More
During the dog days of August, many of us long for the cooler temperatures and look forward to an Autumn and Winter mini-festival season in preparation for the big show in February. It’s a great time to visit, with warm, sunny days and cooler nights – a small chance of rain and people ready to Read More »Read More
It’s been a crazy year, with closures and restrictions, but the fests are back and New Orleans is ready to celebrate! If you are thinking of visiting, no need to put it off any longer- we’ve got the wonderful events that NOLA is known for and room at the Inn! Here’s what’s coming up soon: Read More »Read More
The Crescent City has not been rolling on as usual. During this uncertain and trying time, events have been cancelled, and the streets just have not been full of happy visitors as usual. However, we know that people are ready to get out again, and we are ready to receive you with the same wonderful Read More »Read More
Mardi Gras is coming! But you all know all about that anyway! Let’s talk about what happens AFTER the big festival – what is there to do in New Orleans in March? Well, let me tell you, it’s a lot! Here are four great things to do after Mardi Gras: 1) AHAVA Festival This is Read More »Read More
We are very happy to announce that 1896 O’Malley House has won the 2019 Expert’s Choice Award AND their Best of New Orleans Award. “1896 O’Malley House Bed and Breakfast has won a 2019 Experts’ Choice Award, TripExpert announced today. Fewer than 2% of hotels worldwide receive the award. Now in its fourth year, Experts’ Read More »Read More
We’re going to jump right over Mardi Gras and talk about another uniquely New Orleans festival, the French Quarter Fest. Taking place over April 11-14 in 2019, this event promises the essence of New Orleans culture. The fest has been taking place since 1984, getting bigger and better every year. This 36th anniversary, the work Read More »Read More
Well, it’s time to start thinking of Fall Things, including Halloween and all the great events surrounding it in New Orleans. We’ve got a ton of things to do, and you’ve got plenty of time to plan a trip down to Southern Louisiana for the festivities! We’ll kick off the month with the Tremé Fall Read More »Read More
IT’S back to school time and it’s not too early to start dreaming of fall and the lower temperatures that come with it. It might be jumping the gun to say all of that starts with a bang in September, but the weather is a bit more mild, and people get a little more willing Read More »Read More