New Orleans is best experienced on foot — wandering through neighborhoods, popping into shops, and taking in the details. A few favorite ways to spend an afternoon: Stroll through the French Quarter - live music, great drinks, perfect pockets of New Orleans weird Walk along Magazine Street for shopping, cafés, and the perfect NOLA charm WW2 museum is must see for both history and non-history buffs Reserve Friday Lunch at Galatoire's for the best 2 hour party Swamp boat tour with Lana del Rey's husband Stroll through Audobon Zoo Visit the viral Yvonne Lafleur boutique Uptown
Must try the Bagel & Lox
Pastries, Breakfast & Lunch Go for the gumbo
Breakfast & Pastries
Cult-favorite sandwiches, retro snacks, and pure NOLA weirdness - in the best way.
Tacos, Nachos & Mezcal Galore
Outdoor Mexican with top tier margs
Great for dinner or brunch - must try the Bloody or blue crab ravioli
Oyster favorite
Can't go wrong - duck is incredible, don't skip dessert.
Neighborhood favorite
Lunch burger or great dinner
Burger, Margs, and the Ice Cream Sandwich *Also does day passes for pool
Classic New Orleans - can't go wrong. *Reserve in advance
Uptown staple
Vibey steaks in the quarter
Full of character, these are the kinds of places you'll be glad you wandered into - Uptown: Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge Verret's Bar & Lounge Cooter Brown's St Joe's Marigny / French Quarter: The Will & the Way The Saint The Chart Room Marie's Bar & Kitchen Toulouse Dive Bar The Saint Pete's Out in the Cold Big Baddy's / Lost Love Lounge Cosimo's Bar
Live music is part of the heartbeat of New Orleans. Follow the sound — you’ll end up somewhere special. Some classic spots: Frenchmen Street for an easy, unforgettable night out The Spotted Cat Music Club Preservation Hall for a true New Orleans experience