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New Orleans is a fun city filled with unique culture, adventure and celebration. New Orleans has partying day and night, a vibrant live music scene, spirited history to explore and delicious cuisine for you to enjoy.
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Things to do in New Orleans
Drink along Bourbon Street: This street is the quintessential New Orleans party street. Take jello shots, get a hurricane to go while walking along the street and sing karaoke at the Cat's Meow.
Bar hop on Frenchmen Street: This is a great way to hear live jazz.
Explore the Garden District: See the historic Garden District and walk around to see all the mansions. Pro tip: do a self-guided tour from Google to learn more about the mansions you are walking by.
Explore Jackson Square: After getting your chicory coffee and beignets, walk from Jackson Square to Charters Street and Royal Street to see some local homes, shops and maybe even catch some live jazz bands on the street.
Get a tarot card reading: Lean into the mystical side of New Orleans and go to a psychic to hear about your future.
Cooking class: Experience the local cuisine and learn how to cook the classics like gumbo, crawfish, and shrimp and grits.
Swamp tour: Get a taste of the wildlife of New Orleans with a swamp tour.
Ghost tour: Lean into the mystical side of New Orleans and hear about the spooky stories of New Orleans' past.
Places to eat & drink in New Orleans
Broussard's: Go for the jazz brunch!
Erin Rose: After brunch at Broussard's, get some frozen spiked coffee from Erin Rose on your way to day drink on Bourbon Street.
Cafe du Monde: Get chicory coffee & beignets.
Jack Rose: Upscale trendy dinner spot. Pro tip: go to the rooftop bar in the building, Hot Tin Roof, after dinner!
Carousel Bar & Lounge: Fun atmosphere with fun cocktails.
The Ruby Slipper Cafe: Great spot for a casual Southern brunch.
Saba: Amazing Mediterranean food by Audubon Park, which you can walk around before or after your meal. Get one of the specialty hummus flavors.
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For more inspiration, check out Natalie Lum-Tai's guide, Itinerary for a Weekend Getaway in New Orleans.
This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to New Orleans.