We've chosen some of our favorite New Orleans haunts (pun intended), eateries, places to stay, and great things to do to get started on planning your trip.

Click a category below to begin. You can peruse our full list for each category or narrow your choices by checking out our subcategories, such as Where Locals Eat or Haunted Hotels. To view an entry's full description and directions using Google Maps, simply click on the business name.

And if you'd like to suggest an addition to our growing list, we'd certainly appreciate the input! Just click the "Add Entry" link above to send us your idea