Jackson Square + Cafe Du Monde - In the heart of the French Quarter, find street performers, caricature artists, tarot card readers, beignets and chicory coffee (cash only)

The National World War II Museum - Offers a moving and comprehensive look at the stories, sacrifices, and legacy of World War II through its immersive exhibits and extensive collection. Tickets allow same day re-entry.

Sazerac House - Free entry and tastings

Preservation Hall - Intimate acoustic jazz, you'll need a reservation

Audubon Park - Grab a daiquiri and head to 'The Fly', a popular destination to sit by the mighty Mississippi

New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden - Located in City Park, offers modern and contemporary art

Swamp Tour - 40 mins outside of the city. Has shuttle options.

Magazine Street Shopping - Magazine Street features six miles of some of the best shopping and restaurants in New Orleans

Bars and Dancing:

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits (Bywater) - backyard with wine by the bottle, choose your own cheese plates, and live music

Courtyard Brewery (Garden District) - Good beer / very chill patio

The Half Moon (Garden District) - Dive / games

The Saint (Garden District) - Late night dancing

Lafitte Blacksmith Bar (French Quarter) (COUPLES FAVE!) - One of the oldest and allegedly most haunted bars in America

Pat Os (French Quarter) - Where hurricanes were invented

The Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone (French Quarter) - Try to get a seat!

Erin Rose (French Quarter) - Get the Irish coffee

Cure (Carrollton) - Inventive cocktails

Delachaise (Uptown) - Lively wine bar and gastro pub

Hot Tin Rooftop (Uptown) - Great city view

The Bulldog (Uptown) - Divey, good for a beer

Parasols (Uptown) - Stronger whiskey Irish coffee + good poboys

The Maison (Marigny) - Late night jazz and dancing

Cafe Negril (Marigny) - More late night jazz and dancing

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