New Orleans is a beautiful city, rich in culture and the history of America and this New Orleans Bucket list will help you make the most of your visit.
There are numerous things to do while visiting the Big Easy- as it’s sometimes called.
New Orleans is more than just a city- it’s an experience!
Whether you decide to visit for Mardi Gras, or simply want to take in the historical sights of the French Quarter- New Orleans will never disappoint.
Keep reading for the best places to visit in New Orleans.
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New Orleans Bucket List
I first visited New Orleans about two weeks before Hurricane Katrina hit back in 2005.
I fell in love with the city right away and if this is your first visit, I bet you will too!
I’ve separated this bucket list for New Orleans into a few categories – Museums, places to eat and the top spots to visit in the Big Easy.
New Orleans – Top Places To Visit
Mardi Gras
New Orleanians are known for being wild during Mardi Gras season
They have an annual parade called “the best party ever” where people eat, drink, dance, ride around in floats throwing beads out at bystanders… it is quite amazing actually!
There are plenty of things to do and discover- if you’re up for it.
Be prepared to eat a lot of delicious food!
New Orleans Trolley Tour
Go on a ghost tour with Big Als Ghost Tours
Stroll through cemeteries such as Saint Louis Cemetery #1
Visit Jackson Square
Take in some jazz music at Preservation Hall
Visit the world-class aquarium
See a Creole cooking demonstration at the Old US Mint
Enjoy lunch or dinner in New Orleans’ oldest restaurant: Antoine’s Restaurant
Take a scenic carriage ride through the historic Garden District
Party on Bourbon Street
Ride on Steamboat Natchez
Enjoy the architecture in the French Quarter
Audubon Butterfly Garden & Insectarium
Stroll through City Park: The largest urban park in America
Enjoy Tulane Lakefront – A tranquil area along Lake Pontchartrain’s scenic shoreline
Check out the beautiful stained-glass window St. Louis Cathedral
Ride the streetcar
Drink a Hurricane at Pat O’Brians Bar
French Quarter:New Orleans Bucket List Museums
National WWII Museum
Museum Of Death
The Cabildo
Backstreet Cultural Museum
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Presbytere and French Market Center for the Arts
Historic New Orleans Collection
Pharmacy Museum
Historic Voodoo Museum
New Orleans Food Bucket List
New Orleans is renowned for its beignets and cafe au lait {coffee with chicory}.
That’s why you should never pass up a chance to visit Cafe Du Monde right off Bourbon street.
It has been around since 1857 and it’s still going strong thanks to their delicious beignets- squares of fried dough which are covered with powdered sugar
The Bulldog- A perfect place for pork lovers.
The Steakhouse, located in Harrah’s New Orleans casino
Jacques Imos- You must try the drunken shrimp!
Randol’s Restaurant- Classic Cajun recipes with a twist of Asian flare!
Peche Seafood Grill
Muriel’s Jackson Square Restaurant
Casamento’s- A real ghost story restaurant located on famous St. Louis Street in the French Quarter.
Barrows Catfish
Domilise’s Po-Boy & Bar
La Petite Grocery
