If you only have one day in New Orleans, Louisiana, this is how I would recommend you spend and eat during it. This list includes a wide variety of options, so pick and choose what interests you the most!
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No trip to New Orleans is complete without having a beignet! Cafe Du Monde is the most iconic/viral beignet spot
Welcome to Cafe Du Monde New Orleans | French Market Coffee ...
My personal favorite beignet spot in New Orleans. They're fluffy and served warm with powdered sugar on top
Cafe Beignet, Royal Street
The centrally located Jackson Square is a great photo op, or nice for sitting on a bench and enjoying the weather
Jackson Square
A lively street that lights up at night
Bourbon Street
Visiting New Orleans during Mardis Gras is a bucket list activity!
Mardi Gras
Make sure to grab a drink here
The Sazerac House
A picturesque neighborhood with plenty of character
French Quarter
A voodoo shop that is perfect for getting souvenirs
Marie Laveau's House Of Voodoo
Classic Southern-style cooking in a no frills environment
Mother's Restaurant
The BEST breakfast I had in New Orleans and honestly the best meal
Bearcat Cafe - New Orleans
Charming neighborhood with extravagent mansions
Garden District
Located in the French Quarter
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
The spot to listen to live jazz music
Preservation Hall
Another jazz venue in New Orleans
The Spotted Cat Music Club
The street cars ride through the city. A local tip is to ride the street car through the entire garden district til the end of the line and back to see the mansions
New Orleans Streetcars: The Best Way To See The City
