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Do NOLA Like a Local: My Favorite Things to do and Food in New Orleans🎷🎭

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New Orleans is all about experiences 🎭—from live jazz and hidden gems to unforgettable food. These are my go-to spots for soaking up the fun, flavor, and culture that make NOLA one of a kind (List is expanding as I explore NOLA)
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My favorite date spots in New Orleans — the ones I’ve been to and can’t wait to revisit
 
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I took my partner here for an anniversary and it was a great experience. Got to make my personal cologne they have endless options of scents. They also gave out champagne/wine at the end- my favorite part😏
Tijon New Orleans
 
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Simple, yet eye pleasing experience. I rate this place 10/10. Nice to walk around with friends, partner, or just need a little break
New Orleans Botanical Garden
 
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Tiki Bar + Swamp tour = FUN
Nola Pedal Barge - Swamp Tour Party Boat
 
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I went here for go carts and had a blasstttt. Also can drive racecars 😏
NOLA Motorsports Park
 
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Just like Topgolf, love coming here with friends
Five O Fore Golf + Entertainment
 
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Very fun activity, you get to zip line over the swamps😶
Zip NOLA
 
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Great place to go hangout in. They also offer swan paddle boats- which is so fun
New Orleans City Park

Fooddddddss

No New Orleans experience is complete without eating like a local
 
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Amazing culinary experience. One of my favorite restaurant to go
Criollo Restaurant
 
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Best authentic beignets, 10/10
Loretta's Authentic Pralines
 
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Best po boy in town!!! My go to on a Friday night
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
 
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Best po boy in town!!! My go to on a Friday night
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
 
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Who doesn’t love crawfish boils!!
Buggin' Out Boils
 
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If you’re like me and love Mexican food!! Check this place out
Acamaya
 
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WHO DOESNT LOVE ICE CREAM!!!
Sweet Saint
 
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A true hidden gem 💎
Heard Dat Kitchen
 
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I love coming here to satisfy my sweet tooth once in a while
Cinnaholic
 
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I haven’t personally tried this place yet, but Keith Lee is claiming to be in food coma after trying it out sooooo🤷‍♂️
Spicy Mango
 
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Came here with my family, food was 10/10, people claim this restaurant is haunted
Muriel's Jackson Square

Music Venues/ Lounges

You can’t truly experience New Orleans without stepping foot into one of these places
 
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Unique experience. My favorite part in the venue is the back patio 🤷‍♂️
The Rabbit Hole
 
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I love bingo, and this place adds a twist to bingo
The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret
 
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I loved the burger in this place, and obviously the drinks
Paradise Lounge
 
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One of the prettiest roof top bar in New Orleans
Hot Tin
 
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10/10 cocktail bar
LOTA