Great for lovers of food, music, and festivals. One of the most exciting cities in the United States — world-class Creole cuisine, round-the-clock nightlife, and over 130 festivals a year.
Chat with a conciergeWorld-class Creole cuisine, food tours, and cooking classes
130+ festivals a year — from Mardi Gras to Jazz Fest
Culturally rich neighborhoods with stunning colonial architecture
20 minutes from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
New Orleans is a world-renowned destination with a rich cultural melting pot of diverse traditions and history that comes alive at every corner. It is known for its incredible music, Creole cuisine, colonial architecture, and, of course, its festivities. Here team members can truly relax in an atmosphere like no other.
In New Orleans, the motto is laissez les bon temps roulez — let the good times roll — and this city lives by it. Teams can listen to jazz, enjoy incredible food, dance the night away, explore swamps, and get lost in one of the many distinct neighborhoods. New Orleans offers the perfect setting for any team looking for an eclectic, out-of-the-box corporate offsite that team members will talk about for years to come.
Every team is different. These starting points can be tailored to your group size, goals, and budget.
New Orleans offers a wide range of unique outdoor and indoor experiences perfect for team bonding.
New Orleans is beautiful year-round, but each season offers unique experiences.
Spring comes early in New Orleans. Mardi Gras signals the beginning of spring festivals in NOLA, including Jazz Fest and the French Quarter Festival. Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and the weather is warm — though expect occasional showers.
Summer in NOLA is hot and muggy, with July being the hottest month and June the rainiest. Despite the heat, summer is filled with festivals, outdoor markets, and free museum days. Note that hurricane season runs June through November.
Fall signals a drop in both temperature and humidity, making it one of the driest and most comfortable periods. Festivities and outdoor activities remain in full swing throughout the season.
Winter is the low season in New Orleans. Temperatures drop but rarely get too cold, hovering around 78.5°F (26°C) during the day and 50–55°F (10–12°C) at night. Fewer crowds and lower prices make it a great time for a focused offsite.
The closest international airport to New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), located a 20-minute drive from the city.
New Orleans is all about city activities. Some engaging team-building options include ghost tours, distillery and rum tasting tours, live music pub crawls, food tours, cooking classes, cocktail tours, and scavenger hunts in the French Quarter. For a city escape, swamp and bayou airboat tours are a popular choice. These activities cater to teams of all sizes.
New Orleans is the perfect city for any group, big or small. The city has a wide variety of accommodation options and team-building activities that can fit the needs of any size or type of group.
New Orleans can be an expensive city to visit, especially during major festivals like Mardi Gras, the French Quarter Festival, or Jazz Fest. However, NOLA can also be quite affordable, particularly for teams willing to stay a little outside popular neighborhoods or visit in the off-season.
Don't see exactly what you need? Our concierge team will build a tailored New Orleans retreat around your group size, dates, and goals.
Request a Package