Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
The polished grand dame of Frenchmen Street offering ticketed seated jazz shows with full Creole dining in a separate room.
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Faubourg Marigny
New Orleans · Jul 25–31
84 first-time stops in New Orleans this week: Jul 25–31
The next seven days in New Orleans, Jul 25–31: dated events, reliable places, and typed cards for fast decisions.
Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
A National Historic Landmark at 231 Carondelet Street, this eight-story stone structure is the final surviving cotton e…
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French Quarter
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
World’s largest collection of Southern art—paintings, prints, sculpture from 15 states in the Warehouse Arts District.
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Warehouse District
Historic New Orleans Collection
A deep, often-missed dive into Louisiana history in a beautifully preserved French Quarter complex.
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French Quarter
Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
A nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding New Orleans' unique architecture, neighborhoods, and cultural identi…
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Warehouse District
Audubon Zoo
A beloved New Orleans landmark founded in 1906, Audubon Zoo spans 58 acres within Audubon Park. Home to over 2,000 anim…
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Uptown
American Italian Cultural Center
Located in the Central Business District, this cultural hub preserves the legacy of Italian immigrants in Louisiana thr…
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Warehouse District
Caesars Superdome
An iconic domed multi-purpose stadium in downtown New Orleans, the Caesars Superdome serves as the home of the NFL's Ne…
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Garden District
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
Historic candlelit pirate bar; grab a drink in one of the city’s oldest surviving buildings.
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French Quarter
Whitney Plantation
Experience the region’s most powerful plantation museum, centered on the lives of the enslaved.
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History
Hermann-Grima House
A preserved 1831 Federal-style residence in the French Quarter, featuring an original operating open-hearth kitchen and…
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French Quarter
The Degas House
The only home of Edgar Degas open to the public worldwide, this historic New Orleans mansion serves as a museum and an…
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Treme
Vue Orleans
Perched atop the Four Seasons Hotel, Vue Orleans offers the city's only 360-degree panoramic views of the urban skyline…
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Warehouse District
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Step back into the 19th century at this French Quarter gem, housed in an 1820s Creole townhouse and featuring the large…
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French Quarter
Algiers Point Historic District
Discover New Orleans' second oldest neighborhood, a serene West Bank escape featuring Victorian cottages, a Jazz Walk o…
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Algiers Point
Washington Square Park
A historic 2.54-acre sanctuary in the Faubourg Marigny, featuring majestic live oaks, a decorative iron fence, and a co…
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Faubourg Marigny
McDonogh Park
Located at 1500 Teche Street, this community space serves as a hub for local recreation and reflects the city's evolvin…
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Parks and outdoors
Adolph Meyer School
Step back in time at the Adolph Meyer School, a rare 1917 Craftsman-style building designed by E. A. Christy. Listed on…
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Algiers Point
Leeds Iron Foundry
A stunning Gothic Revival masterpiece of cast iron, this 1850s warehouse once served as the storage hub for one of the…
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Warehouse District
Marie Couvent School
The site of the first community school for Black children in the American South, established through the visionary phil…
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Faubourg Marigny
Steamboat Natchez
Classic paddlewheel jazz cruises with French Quarter docking and optional dinner.
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French Quarter
Oak Alley Plantation
Walk the famous live-oak alley and tour one of Louisiana’s most iconic river-road plantations.
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History
Homer Plessy Way / Plessy v. Ferguson Marker
A powerful historic marker marking the site where Homer Plessy's 1892 railroad protest sparked a landmark Supreme Court…
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Faubourg Marigny
The Lower Garden District Historic District
A stunning architectural tapestry in New Orleans, the Lower Garden District features 19th-century Greek Revival and Ita…
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Uptown
Warehouse District Historic District
A former industrial hub transformed into New Orleans' premier arts district, blending historic warehouses with world-cl…
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Warehouse District
New Orleans City Hall
The administrative heart of New Orleans, this landmark serves as the seat of municipal government and houses the legisl…
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Garden District
Cornstalk Hotel
A boutique Victorian inn on Royal Street, famous for its distinctive cornstalk cast-iron fence and ties to Elvis Presle…
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French Quarter
Pontchartrain Hotel
A 14-story architectural gem in the Garden District, this historic hotel has hosted presidents and celebrities, offerin…
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Magazine Street
Carroll-Crawford House
An elegant, pink Italianate mansion in the Garden District, featuring a two-story cast-iron gallery and a rich history…
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Magazine Street
Bradish Johnson House (Louise S. McGehee School)
A grand French Second Empire and Renaissance-style mansion built in 1872, now serving as the heart of the Louise S. McG…
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Magazine Street
Bourbon Street
A world-famous historic thoroughfare in the French Quarter, Bourbon Street is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, iconi…
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French Quarter
Canal Street
The retail heart of New Orleans, this 171-foot-wide boulevard serves as a historic boundary between the French Quarter…
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Central Business District
Gallier Hall
A majestic Greek Revival masterpiece on St. Charles Avenue, Gallier Hall served as New Orleans' City Hall for over a ce…
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Central Business District
The Columns Hotel
A landmark 19th-century hotel on St. Charles Avenue, featuring a historic porch bar and live jazz, blending New Orleans…
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Uptown
LaLaurie Mansion
A haunting French Quarter landmark at 1140 Royal Street, this Empire-style mansion is infamous for the horrific torture…
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French Quarter
Royal Street
The heart of the French Quarter's art and antiques scene, Royal Street is a historic corridor of elegant townhouses, sp…
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French Quarter
Tremé Historic District
Explore Tremé, widely recognized as the oldest African American neighborhood in America. This historic district is the…
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Treme
Madame John's Legacy
A premier example of 18th-century French colonial architecture in the Vieux Carré, this historic townhouse offers a win…
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History
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
The oldest and most historic cemetery in New Orleans, famous for its iconic above-ground vaults and the resting place o…
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French Quarter
Tulane University
A premier private research institution in New Orleans, Tulane University blends historic architecture with modern facil…
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Uptown
Colonel Short's Villa
An Italian-Renaissance masterpiece in the Garden District, famous for its unique cast-iron cornstalk fence and a tumult…
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Uptown
Newcomb Art Museum
Housed in the Woldenberg Art Center, this free museum showcases the world's largest collection of Newcomb Arts and Craf…
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Museums
Arabella Station
A striking 19th-century transit hub on Magazine Street, this National Register of Historic Places site has evolved from…
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Uptown
Gulf Bag Company Building
A pioneering industrial landmark on Julia Street, the 1906 Gulf Bag Company Building is celebrated as the first reinfor…
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Warehouse District
George Washington Cable House
The former home of novelist George Washington Cable, this National Historic Landmark showcases the architecture and lit…
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Uptown
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Established in 1853, this historic Catholic cemetery on Esplanade Avenue showcases New Orleans' unique above-ground bur…
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Mid-City
The Sazerac House
Cocktail history, tasting stations, and a self-guided experience most visitors skip.
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French Quarter
Mardi Gras World
Watch workers build massive Mardi Gras floats and peek at spectacular creations from past parades.
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Magazine Street
New Orleans Museum of Art
The city’s flagship art museum, with a strong collection and a perfect City Park setting.
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Mid-City
Louisiana Children's Museum
A dynamic, 8.5-acre interactive museum in City Park designed to connect children with the world through play, explorati…
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Mid-City
Sazerac House
A state-of-the-art museum and micro-distillery dedicated to the legacy of the Sazerac Company and the official cocktail…
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Central Business District
Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans
A multidisciplinary arts complex in downtown New Orleans that challenges convention through bold experiments in visual…
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Warehouse District
Museum of Southern Jewish Experience
A private, non-profit museum in New Orleans' museum district exploring over 300 years of Jewish life and cultural excha…
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Garden District
LeMieux Galleries
A cornerstone of the New Orleans Arts District, LeMieux Galleries specializes in art from Louisiana and the Southern U.…
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Warehouse District
Martin Lawrence Galleries New Orleans
A premier fine art gallery in the French Quarter, showcasing a massive collection of original works by 20th-century mas…
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French Quarter
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
A world-unique riverfront attraction combining a massive aquarium and an insectarium, showcasing thousands of animals f…
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Warehouse District
Mississippi Riverfront
Experience the heart of New Orleans along the banks of the Mississippi River, featuring historic steamboats, the scenic…
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Treme
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
The first institution in New Orleans founded by and for people of African descent, this center serves as a vital hub fo…
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Garden District
Beauregard-Keyes House
A National Historic Landmark in the French Quarter, this 1826 raised cottage blends Creole and American architecture an…
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French Quarter
Gallier House
A Victorian French Quarter townhouse completed in 1860, Gallier House showcases the architectural innovation of James G…
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French Quarter
Le Musée de f.p.c.
A one-of-a-kind historic house museum on Esplanade Avenue dedicated to preserving the material culture and rich legacy…
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Treme
Longue Vue House and Gardens
A National Historic Landmark in the Lakewood neighborhood, this estate features a historic house museum and eight acres…
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Museums
New Orleans African American Museum
Located in the historic Tremé neighborhood, this museum preserves the art, culture, and contributions of African Americ…
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Treme
Algiers-Canal Street Ferry Landing
A historic transit link crossing the Mississippi River, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the French Quarter and…
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Algiers Point
Arthur Roger Gallery
A cornerstone of the Julia Street Arts District, this museum-quality gallery showcases contemporary paintings, sculptur…
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Warehouse District
Jonathan Ferrara Gallery
A cornerstone of the New Orleans Arts District, this gallery showcases contemporary talent from Cuba, Germany, and Nige…
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Warehouse District
Cole Pratt Gallery
A premier contemporary fine art gallery specializing in Southern artists, housed in two restored 1850 Creole cottages o…
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Uptown
Louis Armstrong Park
Relax in the green escape near the Quarter with jazz musician sculptures, duck ponds, and a peaceful fountain.
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Treme
Couturie Forest
Wilder than the rest of City Park, this is where locals go for a quieter, leafier reset.
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Uptown
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
Spot birds and big-sky marsh scenery in one of the country’s largest urban wildlife refuges.
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Parks and outdoors
Audubon Park
The classic Uptown oak-shaded stroll, perfect for bikes, jogs, and lazy river-adjacent afternoons.
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Uptown
New Orleans Botanical Garden
A beautifully curated garden escape with blooms, paths, and seasonal displays inside City Park.
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Mid-City
Audubon Park
A sprawling 350-acre municipal sanctuary in the Uptown neighborhood, Audubon Park offers lush landscapes, recreational…
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Uptown
Crescent Park
A stunning 1.4-mile linear oasis along the Mississippi River, Crescent Park blends indigenous landscaping with industri…
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Bywater
M.S. Rau
Museum-grade antiques, fine art, and rare treasures in a jaw-dropping Royal Street showroom.
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French Quarter
Carousel Bar & Lounge
Spin slowly on a 1920s carousel while sipping classic cocktails in Hotel Monteleone's legendary lounge.
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French Quarter
Café du Monde
Beignets and café au lait in the French Quarter are the city’s most famous sugar rush.
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French Quarter
Jackson Square
Roam the historic park anchored by the cathedral, featuring statues, a fountain, and local artists painting live.
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French Quarter
Crescent City Farmers Market at Mid-City
A vibrant community hub at 3700 Orleans Avenue, this year-round market hosts over 70 local producers, offering fresh Lo…
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Markets
Piazza d’Italia
A vibrant, Postmodern architectural landmark in the Warehouse District, dedicated to the Italian American community of…
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Mid-City
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