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A Local's Guide: How To Spend One Day In New Orleans

Read our guide to the must-see places and things to do while visiting New Orleans, Louisiana – then book your next adventure with our TRIPS by Culture Trip.

Must-Visit Attractions in New Orleans

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The Best Cultural Tours of New Orleans

Read our guide to discovering everything New Orleans’ City Park has to offer, including the best things to see, do and eat.

What to See in New Orleans’ City Park

Follow us as we guide you through America's oldest public market, the New Orleans' French Market.

The French Market: A New Orleans Must-See

Insider Travel Guides

Dozens of cultures commingle and celebrate in America’s melting pot.

With its unique mix of African, French and American influences, New Orleans is called the Big Easy with good reason. This is a party town, so prepare to have a lot of fun! Come, if you can, for Mardi Gras in early spring when the city really lets its hair down. And if you’re out of season, you can visit Mardi Gras World, where they make the costumes. But the party doesn’t stop – and all year round you’ll find jazz, Caribbean music, a thriving drag scene and spontaneous street parties. 

The Insider Guide to New Orleans

Canal Street, on the edge of the French Quarter running from the Mississippi River to Downtown, is a great place to start, with hotels and shopping opps galore. Nearby Bourbon Street is known for its music and nightlife, while Jackson Square is an open-air gallery for artists. Then head over to Frenchmen Street for dance halls, jazz clubs and dive bars. 

The French influence can be seen throughout the city, from Lafayette Square, which dates back to the 18th century, to St Louis cathedral – the oldest cathedral in continuous use in America and the seat of the Roman Catholic archdiocese for New Orleans. 

And it’s not just French history you’ll find here. Nearby Preservation Hall has been the home of jazz since the 1960s, while the LaLaurie mansion was once one of the most prestigious buildings on Royal Street, but it has a grisly history. Come and visit to discover more about its gruesome, murderous owner. 

For outdoor fun with the kids there’s Storyland, a park full of sculptures, and the Audubon Zoo, a nonprofit conservation organisation that houses 2,000 animals. Read on for more ideas on how to enjoy your time in New Orleans. 

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The 10 Best Brunch Spots In Downtown New Orleans

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Guide to Food & Drink in New Orleans, Louisiana | Culture Trip

Read our guide to the best places to eat in New Orleans, Louisiana. From established spots to gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian delights, here’s our selection of the best places to eat and drink in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Memorable Food and Drink Experiences

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Great Eats & Drinks

Discover the best spots for good food & good vibes

Restaurants

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Restaurants

The Best Restaurants in the Garden District, New Orleans

Restaurants

The 10 Best Restaurants In The Warehouse District, New Orleans

Food & Drink

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The 10 Best Restaurants in Marigny Bywater, New Orleans

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The 10 Best Restaurants In Downtown New Orleans

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Bars & cafes

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The Best Breweries In New Orleans

Sports

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Breakfast

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Something Sweet

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