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New Orleans embodies Southern hospitality, culture, history, good food and so much fun. Most people think of Bourbon Street when they think of New Orleans, and we am here to show y'all that there is way more to the Big Easy then B Street. From art to food and wine, to hoodoo and more, southern culture at its finest.
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Things to do in New Orleans
NOMA: New Orleans Museum of Art. There are so many gems here. A must-see.
JAM NOLA: Where art, music and culture collide…in the best way.
Voodoo Museum: New Orleans is known for Hoodoo & Voodoo. There are many shops to visit and this museum is also a must.
Steamboat Natchez: Take a 2-hour jazz cruise down the Mississippi River.
Mardi Gras World: A museum showcasing the floats, and a behind-the-scenes look into the world of Mardi Gras.
Studio Be: A warehouse with art that represents the history, revolutionaries and everyday life in New Orleans.
Swamp tour: When in New Orleans, you HAVE to take a swamp tour.
Southern Food and Beverage Museum & Museum of the American Cocktail: A museum that explores the culinary history of the American South, with an emphasis on New Orleans.
Places to eat & drink in New Orleans
WILLA JEAN: Sit at the bar, order a 9-2-9 and cornbread. Trust me!
ELYSIAN BAR: Amazing ambiance and even more amazing food.
AYU BAKEHOUSE: Pastries that are to die for!
WHO DAT COFFEE CAFE: Breakfast or lunch, comfy with boozy coffee
BAR MARILOU: Vibes, drinks and small bites.
PALADAR 511: Delicious pizzas and cornmeal brioche with French sorrel butter.
Don't choose chains here, please. There is so much history and culture in the New Orleans food scene. Branch out!
Other Recommendations:
Carousel Bar, Seaworthy, Baccanal Wine, Mosquito Supper Club (and the list goes on and on)!
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