New Orleans’ best things to do, see, and eat before heading to a Saints game

Writer Tina Howell provides a comprehensive game-day guide for fans traveling to New Orleans for Saints games at Caesars Superdome. The guide highlights key accommodations, including the NOPSI Hotel and Hotel Monteleone, along with notable city attractions like the National WWII Museum, Audubon Zoo, and Steamboat Natchez. Howell also shares dining recommendations ranging from Drago's and Parkway Bakery to Cafe Du Monde.

For the game-day experience, Howell notes that garage rooftop tailgating is no longer allowed, directing fans instead to gatherings beneath the Claiborne Avenue overpass and outdoor festivities at Champions Square. Fans are advised to arrive early, as Superdome doors open two hours before kickoff, with Howell detailing transportation options and stadium food offerings.