New Orleans is a place to have an adventure, there's no doubt about it. We know how to celebrate and have a good time, as well as explore things that don't always see the light of day. So you are going to be to set on a course of a lifetime if you decide to have an adventure in New Orleans. Here are some of the best bets you can make!
1) Staying out all night on Frenchmen Street.
Start your night at The Praline Connection, where you can get delicious creole and Cajun food right on the avenue. The Praline Connection 542 Frenchmen St.
Next stop—Three Muses where you can have some delicious desserts and small plates while enjoying live tunes.
Three Muses, 536 Frenchmen St.
Now it’s time to get your jam on at the Maison, where there are three stages and so much to enjoy!
Maison, 508 Frenchmen St.
End your night at the 24/7 Kajun’s, where there is karaoke going all night long! Now it’s your time to sing!
Kajun’s, 2256 St. Claude Ave.
2) Jazz Fest in New Orleans--perhaps the ultimate adventure! Start your time there at one of the many second lines.
There you can spot the incredible Mardi Gras Indians.
Then get going on the food!
Here, shrimp and duck pasta mmm!
Then step on over to the Economy Jazz Tent.
Here you can hear people like the Pfister Sisters, pictured here.
Don't miss the Crawfish sack plate!
It's incredible. Patton’s Caterers, Crawfish sack, oyster patties, crawfish beignets.
Finish your day at Congo Square.
And catch amazing artists like the Cole Williams band.
And of course, the Cochon de Lait po-boy.
Cochon de lait poboy Love at First Bite, New Orleans
3) Take Dr. Wagner's Honey Island Swamp Tour.
This iconic swamp tour is going to give you some amazing thrills.
First of all, the swamp is absolutely gorgeous here.
And so unique--there is really no other environment quite like it.
And you will certainly see some Alligators during your ride.
Some may even come right up to your boat!
Don't forget about the hogs!
They will bring a smile to your face!
4) Attend All 3 SuperKrewes--and their balls!
In New Orleans, the "big three" superkrewes include Endymion, Bacchus, and Orpheus. For a big adventure--attend all three!
The parades will draw huge crowds.
And their floats are just as large!
And then the after parade balls--wow!
They are the hottest ticket in town--but can you survive all three??
5) Take a Tour Of the Old River Road Plantations.
From San Francisco Plantation, pictured here, to the Whitney Plantation Slavery Museum, there are some truly spectacular sights to see.
The oak lined alleys will charm you.
And there is much to learn about the life of slaves on these plantations.
There are some amazing tour guides that can help you understand the history here.
6) Go on A Ghost Tour of New Orleans.
Try to hit up both the French Quarter and the cemeteries--you are sure to get a thrill!
These incredible cemeteries are filled with lore and spooky spirits.
And of course the French Quarter itself is a mecca of ghostly tales.
You don't want to miss out!
If you love New Orleans and going on adventures here, let us know about it! What are your favorite places and what do you love the most? Let us know what it has been like for you going on adventures in New Orleans!
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