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New Orleans: Where to Eat, Play, and Stay
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items Looking to take a trip to the Big Easy? We've got you covered! New Orleans is a magical city filled with tradition, culture, and history. The food scene is INCREDIBLE. In NOLA, be open to new experiences and you just might find yourself lost in the b...
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New Orleans has a rich food history that will leave you wanting more. And more and more.
THE SPOT to be in New Orleans. Live jazz, wine, cheese - literally could not ask for more. I NEVER miss Bacchanal on a trip to NOLA.
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
This is the bar/restaurant within Hotel Peter and Paul. Sophisticated, elegant menu. Reservations recommended!
The Elysian Bar
This is THE place to get beignets in New Orleans. Cafe Du Monde is an institution. It was the first place in the Quarter to reopen after Hurricane Katrina, and it's still a beacon of New Orleans resiliency. NOTE: Bring cash because Cafe Du Monde is s...
Cafe Du Monde
One of the best bakeries in the city! Be prepared for a line because the secret is out of the bag.
Bywater Bakery
Y'all, when I tell you this po'boy is FIRE. You cannot skip Parkway.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Excellent Middle Eastern food + amazing cocktails. All around great experience.
Saba
Funny enough, I discovered this place on an episode of Queer Eye. Checked it out for the novelty but fell in love with the food. No fuss, just great sandwiches.
Stein's Market and Deli
THE BEST SANDWICH SHOP IN THE HISTORY OF SANDWICH SHOPS. And worth the line. The menu is small, but mighty. Just know your order when you step up. Don't be that guy.
Turkey and the Wolf
Great menu, both food and drink. Atmosphere is top notch New Orleans. If the weather is nice, try the courtyard!
Cane and Table
This is one of those hidden gems I was referring to. Tucked away behind a fence, you'd never know this wine oasis exists. Food is excellent.
N7
This is a sexy lil cocktail bar from the minds behind Bacchanal. Highly suggest for a date night.
Nightbloom Bar
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I got married here, so obviously I love it. An old Catholic school and monetary turned hotel/restaurant/bar, Hotel Peter and Paul is one of the most beautiful places in New Orleans.
Hotel Peter and Paul
Are you looking for grand homes and lush gardens of New Orleans? Then you want to stay in the Garden District. Beautiful historic homes line the streets. Ride the street car if you want a unique (and cheap!) way to see the neighborhood.
Garden District
Stay in the French Quarter if you want to be in the middle of the action! No need for a car - everything is in walking distance (and some roads are shut down to car traffic).
French Quarter
If you want to stay out of the most touristy parts of the city and experience a more authentic New Orleans, stay in either Marigny or Bywater. These side-by-side neighborhoods are still within walking distance the Quarter, but operate at a slower pac...
Bywater & Marigny Neighborhoods
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Forget Bourbon - Frenchmen Street is where the REAL party is. Rich with local color and flavor, Frenchmen is the best of New Orleans night life.
Frenchmen Street
The New Orleans Museum of Art is small but mighty! Be sure not to miss the sculpture garden!
New Orleans Museum of Art
The is THE place see jazz in the city. It's an experience that every visitor to New Orleans needs to see!
Preservation Hall
Looking to be a kid again but still enjoy the perks of being an adult? This is your spot!
Emporium Arcade Bar
Hear me out: Yes, it is campy. And it is totally worth your time and money. The kitsch is part of the appeal! Your tour will begin with the history of Mardi Gras and Krewes, and then you get to see where all the magic happens! Great for all ages (but...
Mardi Gras World