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NewOrleans.com thought it would be apt if we offered some cool things to do in the sizzling Crescent City and, lo and behold, we were able to come up with 101! Feel free to browse our extensive list of suggestions and choose the right one, or all one hundred and one, to maximize your enjoyment while in New Orleans. We even offered some free activities that will please you without putting a hefty dent in your pocketbook!
1. Have a delicious lunch at The Court of Two Sisters in the French Quarter
2. Get a stress-melting massage at The Retreat Day Spa
3. Plan your dream wedding in romantic New Orleans.
4. Explore the wineries of the South with Tim McNally.
5. Play a round of golf where the professionals tee off, English Turn!
6. Explore the bustling French Quarter.
7. Take a mule drawn buggy ride from Jackson Square.
8. Ride a steam-powered riverboat on the Mighty Mississippi.
9. Explore local politics with Jeff Crouere!
10. Join the ritual and worship the music at Voodoo Fest!
11. Read the latest movie reviews from David DuBos and find out what to see tonight!
12. Stumble through the Bourbon Street bars.
13. Tour cemeteries, vampires, and voodoo sites.
14. Catch as many acts at Jazz Fest as possible.
15. Check out the many sports teams in New Orleans!
16. Make your Mardi Gras plans early for parades, parties, and Bourbon Street fun.
17. Read "food goddess" Lorin Gaudin's latest editorial about the food & dining scene in New Orleans!
18. Visit historic figures and famous paintings at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
19. Send us your best 2007 Mardi Gras Pictures and win fabulous prizes!
20. Stroll thru the Crescent City Farmers Market and support our local farmers!
21. Experience the fast paced action of Arena Football by attending a New Orleans VooDoo game!
22. Enjoy fantastic live music nightly at the Circle Bar!
23. Get to know some of the best chefs in New Orleans.
24. Sign up for a Cooking Class and learn how to make Red Beans and Rice and other famous creole dishes.
25. See what is behind the red curtain at local theaters tonight!
26. Spend a lazy afternoon browsing art and antiques on Royal Street.
27. See what is on the menu for lunch at the Palace Cafe.
28. Try the local fare. Taste test some crawfish, shrimp, and alligator.
29. Have a famous New Orleans drink-a Sazerac, Absolut Pepper Ragin Cajun, or Blue Bayou-at home or in one of the citys many bars.
30. Learn how to make Beef Wellington like Chef Agnes Bellet.
31. Spend the evening among Streetcars and Live Oaks at the Garden District Hotel.
32. Play a round of golf at one of New Orleans great courses.
33. Spend the weekend at a luxurious New Orleans Bed & Breakfast.
34. Come face to face with Normandy Beach at the National WWII Museum.
35. Tour Jackson Square and visit the St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo and Cafe du Monde.
36. Visit Magazine Streets antique shops and unique stores.
37. Savor some gelato at Gelato Pazzo's on Oak Street in the Riverbend.
38. See artifacts from Johnny Reb at the Confederate Civil War Museum.
39. Eat one of the best fried oyster po-boys in the city.
40. Let the kids play and learn at the Louisiana Childrens Museum (at 420 Julia Street).
41. See Louis Armstrong, Frankenstein and Napoleon at the Musee Conti Historical Wax Museum.
42. Take a moment to stop and smell the flowers and learn what they mean.
43. Buy some fantastic local cookbooks recommended by "food goddess" Lorin Gaudin.
44. Try to spot yourself in the crowds from Wednesdays at the Square 2007!
45. Tour the only U.S. Mint that printed money for both the U.S. and the Confederacy.
46. Discover Wonderful Wines recommended by our expert Tim McNally.
47. Take a tour of the James Pitot House in City Park.
48. Sip and stroll through a haunted tour in the French Quarter.
49. Hear why New Orleans is famous for live local music. Check out the bar around the corner.
50. Tour an Antebellum Plantation.
51. Enjoy a Jazz Brunch on Sunday at Arnauds in the French Quarter.
52. Take a historic tour of the French Quarter.
53. Boat past the swamps and alligators on a swamp tour
54. Tickle your funny bone in our Comedy section!
55. Try New Orleans-style chicory coffee from the New Orleans Coffee Company.
56. Reserve a limousine for a city tour or a big night out.
57. Check out 101 Cool Things for Kids to Do in New Orleans.
58. Charter a boat and go fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
59. Throw a Mardi Gras party, anytime of the year.
60. Enjoy a meal at Paillards in the French Quarter.
61. Party with a purpose at the Decadence Festival.
62. See art exhibits and shows at the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC), near the Convention Center and in the Arts District.
63. Research family history in the archives at the Historic New Orleans Collection.
64. Listen to local music on WWOZ.
65. Listen to live nightly performances at Preservation Hall, where jazz has been kept alive for generations.
66. Spend a hungover Saturday talking to people on the NewOrleans.Com message boards.
67. Listen to local musicians on NewOrleans.com Radio!
68. Check out Snug Harbor for a great meal with live Jazz music.
69. Visit Chef Agnes Bellet at Louis XVI Restaurant in the French Quarter.
70. Walk through history at the Mardi Gras Museum inside Arnaud's Restaurant.
71. Check out the Maple Leaf on a Tuesday night for Rebirth Brass Band-incredible!
72. Bowl a few frames and hear great music at Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl.
73. Enjoy a romantic dinner at Cafe Giovanni in the Historic French Quarter.
74. Spend a pleasant and relaxing morning in the Botanical Gardens in City Park.
75. Discover New Orleans bars with long happy hours and cheap drinks.
76. Take a Guided nighttime tour of one of the most unique neighborhoods in the U.S. New Orleans has been referred to as the most haunted city in America. After this tour, we will let you be the judge.
77. Go Salsa dancing at Cafe Brasil. Es muy caliente!
78. Sample delicious New Orleans confections at Lauras Candies.
79. Browse the pushcarts and shops at the Riverwalk.
80. Learn about the history of culture and race in America at the Amistad Research Center.
81. Find the best place to throw a party in New Orleans!
82. Have a tasty burger and listen to some of the finest music in New Orleans at the Carrollton Station.
83. Visit art galleries in the warehouse district. (The first Saturday night every month, galleries here are open late and serve free wine.)
84. Attend one of the festivals in the area. If its a culture, food, or type of music; we have a festival for it!
85. Enjoy the Great Outdoors... find a place to jog, hike, or kayak.
86. See what they're serving at Brigtsen's.
87. Take a nature walk with the Louisiana State Park Service.
88. Spend a Thursday evening with the after-work happy hour crowd.
89. Enjoy lunch with 25 Cent Martinis at Commander's Palace.
90. Spend a Saturday afternoon enjoying high tea at the Windsor Court.
91. Plan a party on a Bourbon Street balcony!
92. Be a part of it all and help rebuild New Orleans.
93. Visit the Chalmette Battlefield where the British navy was defeated in 1815.
94. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the fabulous Slim Goodies on Magazine Street!
95. Attend one of Louisianas many festivals!
96. Enjoy editorials from Lorin Gaudin as well as restaurant coupons and daily specials listed in our weekly FoodFest Newsletter.
97. Sound like a wine expert with Tim McNally's Wine Glossary. 
98. Visit the storied Oak Alley Plantation.
99. Learn the fine art of glass blowing.
100. Learn about our Local Musicians and buy their CDs!
101. Keep coming back to NewOrleans.com to find out more and more cool things to do in New Orleans.
 

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