Restaurants
It's one of the things that makes New Orleans famous. But don't be fooled! New Orleans isn't just about hot sauce and gumbo. Our city features a wide variety of cuisine for any budget with influences from all around the world!
New Orleans Convention and Visitor's Bureau Restaurant Guide
Frommer's New Orleans Restaurant Guide
Fodor's New Orleans Restaurant Guide
Zagat New Orleans Restaurant Guide
Music
Music is everywhere in the French Quarter. Whether you're in the mood to stop and listen to a street musician for a few minutes or prefer a jazz club or a night at the opera, New Orleans has some music for your ears. New Orleans also hosts several large music festivals every year.
New Orleans Convention and Visitor's Bureau Live Music Guide
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest) (Spring)
French Quarter Fest (Spring)
Satchmo Fest (Summer)
Voodoo Music Experience (Fall)
Offbeat Magazine
Nightlife
New Orleans is truly a city that never sleeps and there is no "last call" here. Check out some of our great bars, nightclubs and lounges or spend some time at the casino. There's no shortage of entertainment after sunset in New Orleans.
New Orleans Convention and Visitor's Bureau Nightlife Guide
Harrah's Casino New Orleans
FrenchQuarter.com - The Essential Guide to New Orleans' Oldest Neighborhood
Art & Culture
Like fine art, photography, paintings, sculpture or literature? How about learning more about our heritage here at the mouth of the Mississippi River. New Orleans has a wide array of street artists and art galleries to suit any taste and as a town that appreciates our history, there are plenty of opportunities to tour the region or visit one of our museums to learn everything you'd like to know about all facets of New Orleans' interesting past! Voodoo, Cajun culture, the swamps, Bourbon Street--all have a unique heritage here.
New Orleans Convention and Visitor's Bureau Art & Culture Guide
FrenchQuarter.com - The Essential Guide to New Orleans' Oldest Neighborhood
National World War II Museum
Sports, Outdoors, & Out to Sea
Most people don't think of New Orleans as a place to explore the great outdoors, but we have some amazing walking tours, parks and wildlife in the area, as well as golf courses and swamp tours. Or if you prefer the water, park your RV with us and take a cruise through the Caribbean! Sports fan? We've got the NBA, NFL and major college athletics.
New Orleans Convention and Visitor's Bureau Outdoors Guide
Cruise Information
New Orleans Saints (NFL)
New Orleans Pelicans (NBA)
Louisiana State University Athletics (LSU)
Tulane University Athletics
Audubon Nature Institute (Park, Zoo, Insectarium, Aquarium and IMAX)
Transportation
St. Charles & Canal Streetcars (Get around Downtown to Uptown for $1.25)
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Bus Routes ($1.25; transfers are now free)
New Orleans International Airport
Check at the front desk for cab service.