Things to Do

Whether this is your first time to New Orleans or you’re a seasoned visitor, the city’s infectious spirit is sure to invigorate, captivate and motivate you to jump in and see and do so much.  With so many options, so many things to do all the time, narrowing the playing field can be a challenge.  Think of it this way: divide how much time you have by what your priorities are – history, art, music, culture, and on and on - and then add in a little time for the spontaneous joy that is the Big Easy’s calling card. Subtract a few hours for sleep, multiply your dining pleasure by at least three times a day, and you have the perfect equation for an amazing New Orleans experience. Here is where to start making decisions.

Tours

Whether you want to explore history or haunts, shopping or swamps, food or just have fun…

Attractions

From streetcar rides to visiting art museums, there are a bounty of options for fun and frolicking…

Nightlife

As the birthplace of jazz and cocktails and the host of Mardi Gras, the best bars in New Orleans…

Music

Always, forever, the city’s music is its beating heart – especially true during Mardi…

Sports

New Orleans doesn’t only support the Saints and Pelicans. We back college sports, too: Tulane…

Shopping

From funky art finds to one-of-a kind antiques, our stores and art markets are more like museums…

History

If New Orleans history was translated to the silver screen, it would be a blockbuster -- a story…

Romance

Whether your romance is a blazing fire or a slow burning ember, a few days in New Orleans is sure to…

Family-Friendly

Just because New Orleans has a well-deserved reputation as a playground for adults, there is no reason to leave the kids behind when you come to town. New Orleans is also a city of families who…

Multicultural

Whether it’s the accent, the food, the music or the architecture, this city is one of the most unique in the world thanks to the contributions made by the people who built it. Discover…

LGBTQ New Orleans

Legendary dining and nightlife, a fabulous arts and music scene, parties and festivals dripping with panache, history and proud culture unlike any other city in the world. That’s just the…

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Things to Do in the Bywater

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Over the past 10 years, the Bywater neighborhood has taken off. With quaint restaurants, unique…