Everything we read told us not to go alone. They told us not to go at night. Brochures admonished to always enter with a group of people (safety in numbers). Don't wander astray! Curious warnings indeed for St Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans.

Original French Market Coffee Stand New Orleans, home of the world famous café au lait and French-style beignets.

A quick overview of the French Quarter.

WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings takes you on a mule-drawn carriage ride through New Orleans’ famous French Quarter. Esplanade Ave., Jackson Square, Café Du Monde, Napoleon House, and Bourbon Street are among the places visited to learn about the landmarks, shops, restaurants, and jazz clubs of this historical area.

WABC Travel Show Host Erik Hastings visits the café’s, bistros, po-boy shops, seafood joints, steakhouses, brewpubs, oyster bars, and restaurants that make New Orleans a world-class culinary destination. Cajun, Creole, soul food, and world-famous seafood are among the types of food prepared by award-winning chefs who call New Orleans home.