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There's SO much to do in New Orleans. People often book a weekend, thinking they'll hit Bourbon St, see some music on Frenchmen, eat a ton and drink even more. Which is great, but then, if they've been good explorers and have chatted up the locals, they leave with a long list of things to do when they return "one day". So, I've made it easy! Below are some itineraries (with locations in pink) of my favorite things to do and see in New Orleans... Let me help you make the most of it, and see you next time, because you'll want to come back!
Best of Bywater
There's always more to do, so here's some additional suggestions if you have more time & include kid-friendly options:
JAM NOLA: (kid-friendly) 20+ New Orleans artists craft a Crescent City-themed cultural experience in the Marigny that evokes Joy through Art & Music. Use the code JAM15 for a 15% discount on full priced adult and child tickets!
Music Box Village: (kid-friendly) a place where play, imagination, experimentation, collaboration, community and hard work come together as artist-made, interactive “musical houses.”
If you really want to buy some Voodoo items or learn a little more of the history, check out Island of Salvation inside the Healing Center- be sure to visit all the pretty sculptures inside the main hallway of the Healing Center, including Marie Laveau and Baron Samedi.
Food: After both of those places, you'll need to eat and there's plenty of places in Bywater to do it. Bratz Ya'll biergarten sometimes has music, but always has great beer and food, and Pizza Delicious is right in front of it if you have kids who are picky-eaters. Frady's corner store has po-boy lunches you can take down to the river- walk 2 blocks to the Piety St crossing (the "Rusty Rainbow" arch bridge- you'll see it at the end of the block) and chow down in Crescent Park with a great view of the river. Want BBQ? The Joint BBQ has great plates for a mix of smoked meats, damn good beers and drinks and a courtyard area to sit in.
Bars: If you are kid-free in Bywater, drinking spots are everywhere, but kind of hidden gems. Wrap up the evening at Bacchanal Wine Bar is the most popular with travel bloggers who are charmed by it's laid back, backyard atmosphere. Go for the live music & company (you share tables), especially if you're into wine- there's also beers & cocktails, but they're a great wine spot & a great plan for your last night in town. Other bars in the area - Vaughn's and Bar Redux are my two fave dives within two blocks of each other that have random shows on random nights- drag, live bands, comedy, burlesque! Parleaux Beer Lab has a great courtyard & gets experimental with their pints, often using fruit grown right in the yard. Finally, catch a show at Allways Lounge or karaoke at Kajun's.
So much to see, do and eat- take to the comments and add your recommendations!
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