Fall Travel in New Orleans

Festivals, frights and plenty of food are the makings of fall in NOLA

In other places, pumpkin patches and apple orchards might suffice for fall feels, but not in New Orleans. Our autumns are filled with seasonal celebrations and cultural events, hot bowls of seafood gumbo, crispy fried chicken, and over-stuffed po-boys, and the weather is the perfect mix of chilly and mild.

There’s no better way to bridge the gap between summer and winter than with a fall getaway to New Orleans. So what are you waiting for?

10 Reasons to Visit New Orleans this Fall

Gorgeous weather, unique festivals, incredible food, and music… we’ve got everything you need to plan your perfect fall getaway

Fall in the French Quarter

The Best Fall Festivals in New Orleans

Oak Street Po-Boy Festival

10 Things to Do this September

Saints Fans Cheering

Fall Events in New Orleans

Ultimate Guide to Bayou Classic

Bayou Classic is a New Orleans tradition, where Grambling State and Southern University meet in the Superdome for football and fanfare.

Bayou Classic Battle of the Band

Music Month in New Orleans

NOLAxNOLA - Musicians at The Spotted Cat

Halloween in New Orleans

Krewe of Boo

Fall Food & Drink

Guide to New Orleans' Best Oysters

Whether you like them chargrilled, fried, or raw - here’s where to find the best oysters in New Orleans.

Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House

Ultimate Guide to Gumbo

Gumbo

NOLA's Best Po-Boys

Fried Shrimp Po-Boy - Parkway Bakery

September in New Orleans

September brings the resurgence of Who Dat Sundays, Beignet Fest, Southern Decadence, and more.

Second Line - Southern Decadence

October in New Orleans

What better place is there to celebrate Halloween than in one of the most haunted cities in the U.S?

Krewe of Boo

November in New Orleans

This November, celebrate Thanksgiving the New Orleans way - with gumbo, bourbon, fests and football.

November in New Orleans

New Orleans Game Day Itinerary

Celebrate gameday in NOLA like a local with our guide!

Superdome from Hyatt Regency Rooftop

Swamp Tours by Type

There are many different ways to explore Louisiana’s scenic swamps and bayous - which one fits you?

Airboat Swamp Tour

New Orleans Bike Itinerary

Bike along some of New Orleans’ famous avenues and hidden trails for a day filled with adventure and fun.

Biking in the Garden District

Featured Fall Events

04/03/2025 - Overlook Film Festival

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