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
Iconic New Orleans Restaurants (require reservations):
Arnaud's Restauraunt (French Quarter) - Classic upscale restaurant & lounge featuring Creole cuisine, cocktails & Dixieland jazz since 1918
Tableau (FQ) - Classic New Orleans restaurant located right on Jackson Square. Be sure to check out the balcony
Broussard's (FQ) - Historic, circa-1920 fine-dining spot for high-end Creole fare, plus an intimate courtyard
Galatoires Restaurant (FQ) - Famous New Orleans restaurants in the heart of the French Quarter. Great for lunch or dinner. Jackets required for men after 5pm
Commander's Palace (Garden District) - Notable spot for refined Creole fare & an elegant jazz brunch in a chandelier-hung space since 1880
Atchafalaya (GD) - known for Creole shrimp and grits, build your own Bloody Mary bar, and live music
Other Meals (most require advanced reservations):
Killer PoBoys (FQ) - The name says it all (lunch, dinner)
Cochon Butcher (GD) - Famous sandwich joint behind
Cochon, get the turkey (lunch)
Cochon (GD) - A local fav, cajun inspired (lunch, dinner)
Elizabeth's (Bywater) - Try the praline bacon and get some Dr. Bob art (lunch)
Peche (Arts District) - Get the whole green fish and fried bread balls (dinner)
Le Petit Grocery (East Riverside) - French with a southern twist (dinner)
Coquette (GD) - Amazing food and drinks! (dinner)
St. Roch Market (Marigny) - 13 different vendors in upscale food market.