Jackson Square, New Orleans

Lonely PlanetAug 13

When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

Discover the best times to visit New Orleans, from Mardi Gras and spring parties to calmer trips in summer and fall and Halloween and Christmas fun.

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French QuarterSuburbBy night, a place to visit.
Celebration in the OaksFestivalHoliday illuminations in City Park.
Mississippi RiverPlaceIt is the second-longest river in the United States, behind only the Missouri.
Mardi GrasFestivalCaps off an extended Carnival season.
CarnivalFestivalSeason lasts from Twelfth Night until Ash Wednesday.
Phunny Phorty PhellowsPlaceStreetcar procession that begins pre-Carnival season.
ChewbacchusFestivalA parade with a science fiction theme.
king cakeRestaurantThe city's famous iced treat.
French Quarter FestivalFestivalA totally free event.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalFestivalAlso known as world-famous Jazz Fest.
White Linen NightFestivalTony, art-gallery-centered parties.
Satchmo SummerfestFestivalIt is held in early August in order to coincide with August 4, Armstrong's birthday.
Southern DecadenceFestivalEnergetic LGBTQ+ festival over Labor Day weekend.
St Louis Cemetery No 1SightFamous city cemetery.
New Year’s EveFestivalCentered on Fleur de Lis drop in Jackson Square.
Jackson SquarePark
Dirty Linen NightFestival
New Orleans Running of the BullsFestival
Essence Music FestivalFestival
Anne RicePlace
Elsewhere
Festival International de LouisianeFestivalLafayette, United StatesCelebrates Francophone music and heritage.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 23

Where Was People We Meet on Vacation Filmed?

Director Brett Haley tells us about shooting in New Orleans, Barcelona, and more.

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Hotel Saint VincentHotelUsed for Poppy's room in New Orleans.
Garden DistrictNeighborhoodLocation of Alex's inherited grandmother's house.
Bourbon StreetNeighborhoodFilmed during a rowdy evening.
Linfield, Ohio and PennsylvaniaNeighborhoodFilmed in Louisiana to create an American road trip.
Please-U-RestaurantRestaurantStood in for diner where friends have breakfast.
New Orleans, LouisianaNeighborhoodFilmed on location, hitting popular sites.
Pirate's AlleyCaféFollowing further investigation and review of the new evidence, we have been approved and will continue to sell generic…
Frenchman StreetCaféQuaint restaurant and bar located on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Cafe du MondeCaféAppears in a pivotal scene.
Domilise's Po-Boy & BarRestaurantFilmed here with the actual cashier playing herself.
Bamboula'sBarBar where Alex and Poppy have dance scene.
Jackson SquarePark
Elsewhere
ME BarcelonaParkBarcelona, SpainUsed for restaurant and rooftop scenes.
Playa Cala Sa BoadellaSightBarcelona, SpainBeach used for opening and ending scenes.
Museum of Natural Sciences of BarcelonaMuseumBarcelona, SpainRehearsal dinner filmed here.
Santa ClotildeSightBarcelona, SpainPrivate villa with public gardens where wedding took place.
EspinelvesSightBarcelona, SpainVillage and forested area used for British Columbia scenes.
Embalse de los TerradetsSightBarcelona, SpainMan-made reservoir for boat ride scene.
Green Springs MotelHotelCovington, United StatesUsed as motel exterior in Louisiana.
Barcelona, SpainNeighborhoodBarcelona, SpainWedding of Alex's brother staged here.
Tuscany, ItalyNeighborhoodBarcelona, SpainFilmed in Spain, recreating Tuscan town square.
Mas Can LlambíSightLlagostera, SpainHistorical landmark used for Tuscan villa scenes.
Squamish, British ColumbiaNeighborhoodBarcelona, Spain

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