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Must Do's in New Orleans

Must Do's in New Orleans

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Created by Amanda W • Updated On: May 6, 2013

Visiting New Orleans for the first time? Here are some things you MUST do, places you MUST try, and foods you just HAVE TO eat.

Emeril's is one of Must Do's in New Orleans.

1. Emeril's

8.5
800 Tchoupitoulas St (at Julia Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 114 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda W: Get a seat overlooking the kitchen - it's great entertainment while you wait for your food!

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World is one of Must Do's in New Orleans.

2. Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World

8.4
1380 Port of New Orleans Pl (Henderson), New Orleans, LA
Museum · Lower Garden District · 53 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda W: Bring a camera! Excellent photo-ops next to old Mardi Gras floats and new in-progress ones! Definitely worth a trip!

Drago's Seafood is one of Must Do's in New Orleans.

3. Drago's Seafood

8.1
2 Poydras St (Hilton New Orleans Riverside), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 233 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda W: Best Charbroiled Oysters in New Orleans!

The Swamp is one of Must Do's in New Orleans.

4. The Swamp

6.6
516 Bourbon St (at St. Louis St.), New Orleans, LA
Night Club · French Quarter · 38 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda W: Just some nightly "Cupid Shufflin'"...

Commander's Palace is one of Must Do's in New Orleans.

5. Commander's Palace

9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 322 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda W: Classy upscale establishment with chandeliers and everything. Try the turtle soup with sherry!

Café du Monde is one of Must Do's in New Orleans.

6. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1560 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda W: Beignets with powdered sugar and chicory coffee. 'Nuff said.

Bourbon Street Balcony is one of Must Do's in New Orleans.

7. Bourbon Street Balcony

232 Bourbon St (Bienville Street), New Orleans, LA
Event Space · French Quarter · 6 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda W: Where else can you see the best of Bourbon Street?!??

Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar is one of Must Do's in New Orleans.

8. Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

8.4
739 Iberville St (Btw Royal St. & Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Seafood Restaurant · Central Business District · 273 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda W: Best Charbroiled Oysters right off of Bourbon Street - what more can you ask for?

Canal Street Streetcar is one of Must Do's in New Orleans.

9. Canal Street Streetcar

Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
Train · Central Business District · 19 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda W: Feels like your back in the day rolling through New Orleans!

Tropical Isle Original is one of Must Do's in New Orleans.

10. Tropical Isle Original

7.1
600 Bourbon St (at Toulouse), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 109 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda W: Hand Grenade!! One of those places you gotta go to and one of those cups you need as a souvenir from Bourbon Street.

Stanley is one of Must Do's in New Orleans.

11. Stanley

7.4
547 Saint Ann St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 253 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda W: Excellent breakfast. Plus they're open crazy early it the morning which makes it a perfect stop before an early flight home!