The Best Things to Do in New Orleans

Whether this is your first time to New Orleans or you’re a seasoned visitor, the city’s invigorating spirit is sure to inspire, captivate and motivate you to jump in and see and do so much.  With so many options and 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 Crescent City’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.

Insider Things To Do

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…