Best Attractions & Activities in New Orleans, LA

Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, an audiophile, or all three, you'll have no trouble finding an attraction or activity to suit your interests in the Big Easy. Let's begin with music, since this has been drawing people to New Orleans for centuries. Jazz, blues, Dixieland, ragtime, and zydeco can be heard all throughout the city at all times of day, but Bourbon Street and the French Quarter are typically where visitors go to catch live tunes. Many of the city's upscale hotels offer excellent live music in their lobbies, lounges, or restaurants, but if you're looking to branch out, check with a...  Read more »

Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, an audiophile, or all three, you'll have no trouble finding an attraction or activity to suit your interests in the Big Easy. Let's begin with music, since this has been drawing people to New Orleans for centuries. Jazz, blues, Dixieland, ragtime, and zydeco can be heard all throughout the city at all times of day, but Bourbon Street and the French Quarter are typically where visitors go to catch live tunes. Many of the city's upscale hotels offer excellent live music in their lobbies, lounges, or restaurants, but if you're looking to branch out, check with a local (or in our nightlife list!) to find the city's hidden gems. Food is also deeply ingrained in the city's identity, and if you're having trouble choosing from the seemingly infinite array of cuisines and restaurants in New Orleans, a food tour would be a great way to spend a day. Festivals are also a huge draw in the Big Easy, with JazzFest and Mardi Gras dominating the annual spotlight. Voodoo shops, museums, and even temples offer another avenue through which you can explore Nola's multifaceted, incredibly diverse history

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