The Spotted Cat is one of Frenchmen Street’s most iconic live music clubs — an intimate, no-frills New Orleans jazz bar where you can catch incredible local musicians, brass bands, and swing dancing late into the night.
Brunch at The Chloe is the perfect slow New Orleans morning — a beautifully restored Uptown mansion with a relaxed, elegant atmosphere, craft cocktails, and one of the city’s most charming and beautiful brunch scenes.
Hotel Saint Vincent is one of New Orleans’ chicest spots for dinner and cocktails — moody, glamorous, and effortlessly cool, with beautiful interiors, incredible happy-hour drinks, and a lively social atmosphere.
A New Orleans institution in the heart of the Garden District, Commander’s Palace is known for its iconic jazz brunch, classic Creole cuisine, and quintessential old-New Orleans charm. Reservations are highly recommended — especially for brunch — and should be made well in advance.
Jewel of the South is a French Quarter cocktail bar and restaurant known for its inventive drinks, intimate courtyard, and elevated New Orleans atmosphere. Named as one of the world's 50 best bars, and James Beard award for Outstanding Bar, it has become a favorite for beautifully crafted cocktails and a refined, distinctly local experience.
Tipitina’s is a legendary New Orleans music venue beloved for its deep roots in the city’s live music culture. From brass bands and funk to late-night dance parties, it’s one of the best places to experience authentic New Orleans music with a lively local crowd.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is New Orleans’ oldest and most iconic cemetery, known for its historic above-ground tombs, rich history, and ties to legendary local figures like Marie Laveau. Guided tours offer a fascinating look into the city’s unique burial traditions and haunted lore.
The Carousel Bar is an iconic, world-renowned destination in the famous Hotel Monteleone. The rotating bar has served countless cocktails, seen infamous rendezvous from the likes of Liberace, Tennessee Williams, and Louis Prima, orbits around world-class bartenders – and it’s still spinning after over 70 years.
Café du Monde is a New Orleans classic, famous for its powdered-sugar-covered beignets and café au lait served 24 hours a day. You can choose from two locations ; the first beside the bustling French Market in the French Quarter, and the second under the quiet oaks in City Park.
A New Orleans ghost tour is one of the best ways to experience the city’s darker side — winding through candlelit French Quarter streets while hearing stories of hauntings, voodoo legends, pirates, vampires, and the city’s famously mysterious history.
Bacchanal is a beloved Bywater wine garden known for its relaxed, quintessentially New Orleans atmosphere — think live music, string lights, great wine, and lingering evenings in a lush courtyard filled with locals and visitors alike.
A Louisiana swamp tour offers a glimpse into the wild beauty just outside New Orleans, with scenic bayous, moss-draped cypress trees, and the chance to spot alligators, turtles, and native wildlife while learning about local Cajun culture and wetlands.