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LGBTQ Romantic Itinerary

LGBTQ Romantic Getaway in New Orleans

With its laid-back attitude and accepting culture, New Orleans is one of the best destinations for LGBTQ+ couples to fall in love or keep that fire alive. Picnic under hundred-year-old oaks, stroll through gardens, enjoy a dinner under the stars, and experience vibrant nightlife with our LGBTQ+ Romantic Itinerary. 

Stroll Through the Sculpture Garden

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Located in New Orleans City Park, the Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is a treasure. The expansive and beautifully landscaped space features more than 90 sculptures situated amongst meandering footpaths, pedestrian bridges, reflecting lagoons, and mix of Spanish moss-laden 200-year-old live oaks, mature pines, magnolias, and camellias. The garden is free to enter. A leisurely stroll through the garden is the perfect date whether it’s a new relationship or you’ve been together for decades. Also located within City Park is the Botanical Garden, which includes more than 2,000 varieties of plants from around the world.  

Browse the Galleries on Julia and Royal Streets

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Julia Street
Rebecca Todd
Julia Street

Two different streets, two different neighborhoods, both great places to find art. Located in the Warehouse/Arts District, Julia Street nicknamed “Gallery Row” features several upscale art galleries and several block parties throughout the year. In the French Quarter, Royal Street is a great place for gallery hopping as well as searching for antiques and jewelry. 

Have a Spa Day

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The Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans
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The Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans

There’s no shortage of great day spas in New Orleans, perfect for booking a couples’ massage. You can find luxury treatments at The Spa at Four Seasons, IV hydration at Spa Atlantis, flotation therapy at Float NOLA, and mani-pedis at Lab & Lounge, just to name a few. Relax and unwind in a day dripped in luxury and relaxation. 

Picnic in a Local Park

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City Park
Zack Smith
City Park

Enjoy the natural wonders of New Orleans, which include several public parks and greenspaces. Pick up food from Charmant or Café Navarre and head to New Orleans City Park– the largest among the city’s parks, with hundreds of live oak trees providing the perfect picnic shade. Audubon Park is another great spot for picnicking, and there’s even a place called Picnic Provisions & Whiskey right around the corner that provides picnic essentials like fried chicken, coleslaw, and brownies. Check out our blog on picnic spots in New Orleans here to plan a lovely outdoor lunch.

Zipline Through a Swamp

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Zip NOLA
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Zip NOLA

Zip NOLA is a one of a kind ziplining expedition over the Louisiana swamp. Located about 45 minutes from downtown New Orleans in LaPlace, your crew will strap up for a wild ride over the Maurepas Swamp with views of Historic Village of Frenier, Lake Pontchartrain, and the New Orleans skyline. Cruising past alligators will give you the ultimate thrill. For traditional swamp tours, including airboat, kayak, and walking tours, see here. 

Go on a Culinary Tour

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Gumbo
Paul Broussard
Gumbo

Any adventurous eaters out there? Eat your way through NOLA via our self-guided food tour, or book with an expert tour guide to try all the po-boys, muffulettas, gumbo, and beignets you can handle. Or, take a cooking class so that your partner can no longer hit you with the “I can’t cook” excuse. Learn classic New Orleans recipes like gumbo, red beans and rice, étouffée, and bread pudding. 

Head to Frenchmen Street for Live Music

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Frenchmen Street Art Market
Zack Smith
Frenchmen Street Art Market

With live music seven nights a week, New Orleans is bustling with live music. Bounce from club to club on Frenchmen Street for the sounds of jazz, reggae, and blues. The corridor comes alive at night with the Frenchmen Art Bazaar offering one-of-a-kind paintings, jewelry, and fashion into the wee hours of the night.  

Enjoy a Romantic Dinner

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There’s nothing short of exquisite ambiance at several New Orleans restaurants, many of which also happen to be incredibly romantic. Dine in the courtyards of Lilette, Café Amelie, and The Delachaise Wine Bar. Treat your lover to an incredible view at the upscale Chemin à la Mer or cozy up at the Uptown gem La Crepe Nanou. For restaurants with a sexy vibe that’ll inspire a night out, feast at the Peacock Room or The Husky. For an intimate dining experience, try LUVI, Dakar, or N7. See our list of New Orleans’ most romantic restaurants here. 

Catch a Burlesque or Drag Show

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Enjoy a burlesque and drag show on your date night out. Inferno Burlesque offers regular shows at the House of Blues, and Trixie Minx & the crew are always performing in a few different locations. Head to the Allways Lounge and Cabaret in the Bywater for a night of drag shows, burlesque performances, live music, and more. This community hub for queer nightlife promises a magical and unforgettable night in a setting that makes everyone feel at home. Find more on burlesque and drag in New Orleans here. 

Head to a Gay Bar, of course!

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Good Friends
Rebecca Todd
Good Friends

New Orleans is bustling with LGBTQ+ nightlife, with several gay bars located in the French Quarter. Check out Oz, Good Friends, Crossing, and more gay bars here. Though New Orleans has no dedicated lesbian bars, all the gay bars below will welcome you. There are a few lesbian pop-ups, like Her Haus and Grrl Spot, which operate loosely on a monthly basis. At Palm&Pine, check out The Soiled Dove: PopUp Lesbian Bar every third Thursday at 10 p.m. See our Queer Woman's Guide to New Orleans here. 

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