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Be sure to check out the sculpture garden outside the museum too.
Very thorough museum, so you can spend a full day here (as Korey did).
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into Mardi Gras.
Learn about the history of this iconic NOLA cocktail.
Stroll around the French Market, pop into antique stores and galleries on Royal St., and check out sites like St. Louis Cathedral and the Cabildo.
Lots of great temporary exhibits.
Catch a traditional jazz show in this historic venue.
Scenic park by Tulane University and home to the Audubon Zoo.
Unique sculpture garden with structures that play music.
Home to live music clubs like Blue Nile, Snug Harbor and Maison.
One of our favorite brunch spots. Get the Bananas Foster.
James Beard Award-winning restaurant. Highly recommend the whole fish.
Friday lunch is a special experience (Caroline's dad has been going every Friday for more than 40 years). The welcome party will be at their private event space, but it's worth visiting the main restaurant for a full meal.
Iconic café for beignets and café au lait. Morning Call is another fave.
Our favorite spot for classic fare like jambalaya and crawfish étouffée.
Absurdly delicious sandwiches -- especially the collard green melt. Bon Appétit's #1 best new restaurant in America in 2017.
Classic New Orleans brunch spot (and location of the mother-of-the-bride's baby shower when she was pregnant with Caroline).
Another famous historic French Quarter restaurant.
James Beard Award-winning spot from celebrated chef Nina Compton
Cute place to grab a sandwich, salad, and of course, cheese.
Iconic bar in the Hotel Monteleone where the bar rotates like a carousel.
Home of the Hurricane cocktail. Great courtyard and piano bar. Located near the Cat's Meow karaoke bar and Korey's fave Krazy Korner.
Popular bakery and restaurant. Try to go for breakfast/brunch or grab a cookie and coffee to-go.
Cochon Restaurant and Cochon Butcher are both great.
Gourmet hot dogs with creative offerings like alligator, crawfish, and duck. Lots of vegan options too and great fries and tots. Multiple locations.
Small Italian market famous for its muffulettas.
Home of the original charbroiled oysters.
Historic fine dining restaurant in the French Quarter.
Longtime local favorite coffee chain (and Korey’s preferred spot).
Another great local coffee chain.
Great for to-go coffee and pastries or sit-down brunch.
Centuries-old dive bar with a haunted history.
Another classic fave on charming Magazine Street.
A favorite from celebrity chef Alon Shaya.
Great brunch spot with a Bloody Mary bar.
A favorite of the bride’s mother -- long before Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dined there.
Restaurant from Chef Emeril Lagasse, where Serena Williams had her rehearsal dinner.
Popular spot for po'boys. You can also get your fix at Domilise's and Guy's.
Old classic NOLA spot for Creole dining.
Delicious bakery with seasonal pastries and breads.
Contemporary Cajun from a Top Chef finalist. Get the dirty rice.
Great pizza spot. Also recommend Saint Pizza and Reginelli’s.
Another historic bar.
Laid-back bar in the French Quarter.
Premium cocktail bar attached to Arnaud's Restaurant.
A New Orleans institution with laid back beach vibes.
Great place for a bottle of wine, light bites, and live music.
Other brewery recs: Port Orleans Brewing Co, Nola Brewing, Second Line Brewing, and Brieux Carré Brewing Co.
Nice wine bar with food.
Cocktail bar in the Kimpton Hotel.
Famous bar in the Roosevelt Hotel.
Cocktail bar in Maison Métier.
Bar with city views at the top of the Pontchartrain Hotel.
Bar and restaurant in the Hotel Peter and Paul.
Popular hotel bar with a lovely front patio.
Grab a drink at the Paradise Lounge or San Lorenzo in this cool boutique hotel.
Connected to Bayou Wine Garden.
Boutique hotel where you can grab a drink and/or a bite.