THINGS TO DO IN NEW ORLEANS
RESTAURANTS
Commander’s Palace Restaurant
- Garden District/Uptown
- Creole
Galatoire’s
Arnaud’s Restaurant
- French Quarter
- Creole, Continental, French
Dooky Chase’s Restaurant
Antoine’s Restaurant
- French Quarter
- Creole
Clancy’s
- Garden District/Uptown
- Creole, Local/Regional Fare, Seafood
Cafe Du Monde
French Quarter
- French Quarter
- Coffee Shops
Pat O’Brien’s Bar
- French Quarter
- Piano Bars, Bars & Taverns, Dueling Pianos
Shaya
- Garden District/Uptown
- Greek/Mediterranean
Napoleon House
- French Quarter
- Creole, Delis/Sandwiches, Italian
Brennan’s
- French Quarter
- Creole, Contemporary, French
Compère Lapin
Old No. 77 Hotel
- Arts/Warehouse/Convention District
- Creole, American, Contemporary, Dessert, French, Italian, Local/Regional Fare, Seafood, Caribbean
La Petite Grocery
Luke Restaurant
Ralph’s On the Park
- Mid-City
- Creole, Contemporary
Restaurant August
- Central Business District/Downtown
- French, Contemporary
Chemin á la Mer
Miss River
- Central Business District/Downtown
- Local/Regional Fare
Gautreau’s Restaurant
- Garden District/Uptown
- French, American, Contemporary
Peche Seafood Grill
- Arts/Warehouse/Convention District
- Seafood
Herbsaint Bar & Restaurant
Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
- French Quarter
- Steakhouses, Greek/Mediterranean
Old Absinthe House
- French Quarter
- Serves Food, Patio/Outdoor Seating
Domenica Restaurant
The Roosevelt Hotel
- Central Business District/Downtown
- Italian
Bacchanal Wine
- Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
- Wine Bars, Serves Food, Patio/Outdoor Seating
Chandelier Bar
- Central Business District/Downtown
- Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Taverns, Craft Cocktails, Restaurant Bar
Pascal’s Manale Restaurant
- Garden District/Uptown
- Italian
Atchafalaya Restaurant
- Garden District/Uptown
- Creole, Cajun, Contemporary, Seafood
Cane & Table
- French Quarter
- Contemporary, Cuban, Vegetarian
Mid City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl
- Mid-City
- Live Music, Cajun Dancing, 18 to 21, Serves Food
Jacques-Imo’s Cafe
Annunciation Restaurant
- Arts/Warehouse/Convention District
- Creole, Cajun, Contemporary, Seafood
Brigtsen’s Restaurant
Mr. B’s Bistro
- French Quarter
- Creole, Bistros, Contemporary, Seafood
Restaurant R’evolution
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
- French Quarter
- Contemporary, Cajun, Creole, Seafood
Tujague’s Restaurant
Mr. John’s Steak & Seafood House
Avenue Plaza Resort
- Garden District/Uptown
- Steakhouses
Drago’s Seafood Restaurant
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
- Central Business District/Downtown
- Seafood, Local/Regional Fare
POPULAR RESTAURANTS OUTSIDE THE FRENCH QUARTER DOWNTOWN AREA
Address: 613 Clearview Pkwy, Metairie, LA 70001
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Drago’s Seafood Restaurant
3232 N. Arnoult Rd.
Metairie, LA 70002
NEW ORLEANS TOURS
Winery / Distillery / Brewery Tours
There’s something in New Orleans for everyone – whether you’re a beer drinker, wine aficionado or want to check out one of our many distilleries. Find a tour of your favorite spot here.
From cathedrals, world-famous restaurants and haunted mansions to scenic riverboat views, famous cemeteries and historical plantations, there are sights to see around every corner. Let these…
The Antebellum south comes to life at the many plantations that line the Mississippi River, a throwback to the city’s agrarian past. Located as close as an hour outside of New Orleans, you can…
Our unique natural environment and abundance of wildlife make New Orleans & the surrounding areas a premiere destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Whether planning a New Orleans affair to remember, traveling with a particular group or celebrating a milestone event, private tours deliver unparalleled access, luxurious comfort and VIP experiences…
With new direct flights to Europe and South America lining up on the tarmac, New Orleans is seeing a growing number of foreign visitors speaking a host of languages beyond English. And really…
New Orleans is magical 24 hours a day but the city comes alive after dark. Explore the boundaries of your circadian rhythms with tours that skip along neon-lit streets and bask in the glow of a…
Lushly green, brilliant with color, shaded by Live Oaks dripping Spanish moss and punctuated with art: gardens in New Orleans are an oasis of beauty in a city already extraordinary. Seeing behind the…
Whether you’re jumpstarting or igniting your big romance, New Orleans is the perfect place to get that fire going. Slow and balmy, jasmine-scented, musically inspired, tastefully delicious,…
Haunted Tours In New Orleans – New Orleans & Company
Explore the haunted side of New Orleans on a ghost tour through the French Quarter and beyond. Browse the list of tour companies to learn about voodoo, haunted mansions and restless spirits!
If you missed the city’s annual Carnival festivities, take a Segway, bike, walking or bus tour to learn about the Mardi Gras tradition.
Off-the-Beaten-Path Tours in New Orleans
Go off the beaten path and under the radar with these New Orleans tours spanning history, food, cocktails, and ghosts.
Indulging in a drink is serious fun in the city that invented the cocktail and was the inspiration for iconic drinks including the Vieux Carre, Sazerac, Ramos gin fizz and the Grasshopper. Informed…
Eating fabulous food is integral to the New Orleans experience. In a city with hundreds of legendary restaurants, the moveable feast never ends. One of the best ways to pack the most grazing into the…
New Orleans is so much more than Bourbon Street, or even a French Quarter experience. It is a city of proudly distinct neighborhoods with their own unique history, culture, and things to do. Savvy…
New Orleans is a gumbo of historic influences, a spicy mash up of cultures that range from Native American and African to Cuban, French, Spanish, Sicilian and Irish and more. Much of that…
The walking tours of the Vieux Carre bring the neighborhood to life – with specialized guides possessing expert knowledge of all sorts: Creole cuisine, spirited cocktails and antebellum…
Take a walking tour or a bus tour through the famous streets of the Garden District and Uptown New Orleans. Click here to find the best tours in the city.
Swamp Tours In New Orleans – New Orleans & Company
New Orleans swamp tours offer visitors the change to see regional wildlife like alligators, snakes, and more.
Ornate and historic, funky and other worldly, New Orleans cemeteries are home to everyone from music hit makers to Voodoo queens. Tour companies will show you who’s who and explain the history…
Streetcars are a charming and convenient way to experience the many areas of New Orleans. Four distinct lines, each originating Downtown, will take you through the French Quarter and beyond to places you might not otherwise get to see. Before you start your streetcar journey, it’s important to know how to get started in the first place. If you’re paying with cash, correct change is required. For adults, that means $1.25 per ride (children aged five to 12th grade are $0.50 and seniors/riders with disabilities are $0.40). Prefer cashless? Download Le Pass, the official app of the New Orleans RTA to see routes with live updates, purchase passes, and get more information about accessibility.
National World War II Museum
The top attraction in New Orleans and a bucket-list destination for fans and students of history around the world, the National WWII Museum takes visitors on a powerful, inspiring journey through the eyes of the men and women who fought for freedom and democracy in the war that changed the world. Immersive galleries and exhibits, interactive experiences, oral histories and more bring the American experience during World War II to life in ways that will stay with you long after your visit is over. This is not a place to rush through – you’ll want at least a half-day to explore this world-class museum.
Audubon Zoo
Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 zoos in the country, the Audubon Zoo is known and loved for its engaging educational programs and hands-on animal encounters. Don’t miss the Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle exhibits or their mysterious white alligators! And you can beat the heat during summer at their Cool Zoo, which features a 750-foot lazy river with sand beaches, lounge chairs, water cannons, water curtains and jumping jets.
Audubon Aquarium
Like its sister facility, the Audubon Zoo, the Audubon Aquarium is consistently ranked as one of the best in the country, and we’re not surprised. Its immersive, awe-inspiring exhibits transport visitors to the underwater worlds of the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the tropical environs of the Amazon Rainforest. Home to more than 250 species and 3600 animals, including endangered ones like African penguins, the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans delivers a one-of-a-kind experience that you won’t find anywhere else.
New Orleans Museum of Art
As New Orleans’ oldest fine arts institution and one of the top art museums in the South, the New Orleans Museum of Art, or NOMA, hosts an impressive permanent collection of more than 40,000 objects. Known for its extraordinary strengths in French and American art, photography, glass, African and Japanese works plus rotating exhibits, NOMA offers a little something for everyone and anyone seeking inspiration and enjoyment through art and culture.
New Orleans City Park
At 1,300 acres, New Orleans City Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. It’s also home to the largest grove of mature live oaks in the world, some of which are nearly 800 years old. Many of the city’s most beloved attractions and outdoor spaces can be found here, including the New Orleans Botanical Garden, Couturie Forest and Arboretum, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Louisiana Children’s Museum, Carousel Gardens, City Putt, and bike and peddle boat rentals at Big Lake.
It’s no secret that this is one of New Orleans’ top destinations, with 16 million visits each year, but depending on where and when you visit, the park’s immense size can often make you feel like you’re the only one there.
The Cabildo and the Presbytère
You may wonder what the two buildings on either side of St. Louis Cathedral are. The Cabildo and The Presbytère were built in the late 1700s and functioned as spaces for Louisiana Supreme Court decisions, among other uses. Today, these museums showcase New Orleans history, including Mardi Gras artifacts, war paintings and other historical treasures.
The buzzing and vibrant Frenchmen is the most consistently musical stretch of asphalt in NOLA. Its venues offer an array of live performances ranging from jazz to blues to reggae and rock.
Noisy. Raucous. Nocturnal. For many New Orleans visitors, Bourbon Street embodies the life of a party town. Pulsing in neon, throbbing with music and decorated by beads and balconies – the…
Jazz wasn’t just born in New Orleans – it grew up here. Great jazz can be heard all over this town, from traditional jazz to acid jazz, there’s something for every ear, daily.
Play your cards right at one of the many gaming and betting facilities in and around the city.
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
The Outlet Collection at the Riverwalk
Spanish Plaza Wharf, 1 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 (Directions) | P: (504) 529-4567 | F: (504) 524-6265
TREASURE CHEST CASINO
NEAR THE NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT
Located in Kenner’s Laketown area on the banks of Lake Pontchartrain. Treasure Chest is Where You Want to Be for plenty of casino action, unique restaurants to suit every taste, plus meeting and event space.