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NOLA Girls Weekend

1. Acme Oyster House

8.9
724 Iberville St (btwn Bourbon and Royal), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 529 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Amazing chargrilled oysters! I'm not an oyster fan but these were incredible. The line for a table can be daunting but it moves pretty quickly.

2. The Spotted Cat Music Club

9.2
623 Frenchmen St (Royal Street), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 196 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: One of many awesome live music spots on Frenchman Street.

Rum House is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

3. Rum House

8.7
3128 Magazine St (9th St.), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · Irish Channel · 177 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Yummy tiki drinks and amazing, Caribbean-inspired tacos.

4. Garden District

9.4
New Orleans, LA
Neighborhood · 45 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Take a self-guided walking tour in this beautiful neighborhood instead of gawking at people's homes with a large tour group.

The Bulldog is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

5. The Bulldog

8.5
3236 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Beer Garden · Irish Channel · 100 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Great beer selection and even better shaded beer garden.

Elizabeth's is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

6. Elizabeth's

8.8
601 Gallier St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Bywater · 179 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Funky brunch spot with unique menu items. Brie and salmon grilled cheese was to die for!

7. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

8.7
941 Bourbon St (at St Philip St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 381 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: The oldest continually occupied bar in the U.S., this place was once, according to legend, owned by the pirate Jean Lafitte. The tiny open air bar on Bourbon Street pours them cheap and fast. Read more.

Central Grocery Co. is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

8. Central Grocery Co.

923 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Deli · French Quarter - CBD · 156 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: Created by Central Grocery in 1906, the muffuletta is New Orleans’ signature sandwich. If this sounds like your average Italian hero, then the delicious marinated olive salad will change your mind. Read more.

Frenchmen Art Market is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

9. Frenchmen Art Market

8.9
619 Frenchmen St (Next to Spotted Cat) (Chartres), New Orleans, LA
Public Art · Marigny · 47 tips and reviews

Marigny9Marigny9: Thursday-Saturday 7pm-1am. Sunday 6pm-midnight. Check out local artists' handmade goods in between music sets in an open air setting.

10. The Revival Outpost

New Orleans, LA
Boutique · French Quarter · 2 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Cute vintage shop in the French Quarter. Adorable Airbnb loft space upstairs: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5202279

Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

11. Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter

7.8
841 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 252 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Try the crawfish boils and/or barbeque shrimp. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

Morning Call is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

12. Morning Call

City Park - Casino Building, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · City Park · 68 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Cute cafe in the middle of City Park. The beignets are SIGNIFICANTLY better than Cafe du Monde. Frozen cafe au lait is VERY sweet but tasty.

Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

13. Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe

7.8
308 Decatur St (Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · French Quarter · 12 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Coffee shop nice selection of breakfast sandwiches, small plates and paninis.

14. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1561 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: The beignets aren't the best but it's a New Orleans classic!

New Orleans City Park is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

15. New Orleans City Park

9.5
City Park Ave (at Marconi Dr), New Orleans, LA
Park · City Park · 114 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Beautiful park - best seen by bike so you can cover more ground!

Pat O'Brien's is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

16. Pat O'Brien's

8.1
718 Saint Peter St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Piano Bar · French Quarter · 533 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Known for its hurricanes. Other cocktails aren't the best but great atmosphere and people watching. Drinks are cheaper if you order at the bar and take to your table.

17. St. Charles Avenue Streetcar

100 Carondelet Street (Canal Street), New Orleans, LA
Train · Central Business District · 59 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Experience a New Orleans streetcar in route to the Garden District

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

18. St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

3421 Esplanade Ave (at Wisner Blvd), New Orleans, LA
Cemetery · Fairgrounds · 2 tips and reviews
The Country Club is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

19. The Country Club

9.0
634 Louisa St (Royal St), New Orleans, LA
Restaurant · Bywater · 51 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Perfect spot for a boozy pool day! Monday – Friday : $10 Saturday & Sunday : $15 Towel Rental : $2 Locker Rental : $2

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

20. Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

1400 Washington Ave. (at Prytania St.), New Orleans, LA
Cemetery · Garden District · 48 tips and reviews

Sharees B.Sharees Bazile: When you visit New Orleans take the opportunity to tour the cemetery at the corner of Washington and Prytania. The history of this place will blow you away.

21. FreeWheelin' Bike Tours

8.7
325 Burgundy Street (Conti & Bienville), New Olreans, LA
Bike Rental · French Quarter · 4 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Take the Creole & Crescent tour! Great way to get to know the real New Orleans outside of the touristy French Quarter.

22. Preservation Hall

8.7
726 Saint Peter St (btwn Bourbon & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 158 tips and reviews

@sloane@sloane: Yes, long line and they don't have drinks. But it's an absolute must for true jazz lovers. Tip the band, request a song, relish in the experience.

Bourbon Street is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

23. Bourbon Street

7.6
Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Road · French Quarter · 145 tips and reviews

24. d.b.a.

8.8
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 134 tips and reviews

Tanya R.Tanya Rojas: Great live music. Better spot than most places on bourbon street.

25. Maison

8.8
508 Frenchmen St (btwn Decatur & Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 92 tips and reviews

Team CocoTeam Coco: "I can't believe this place has 3 stages, live music 7 nights a week, and yet still refuses to book "Conan O'Brien's All Banjo Nude Revue". What gives?" - Conan O'Brien

26. Cane and Table

8.8
1113 Decatur St (Ursulines), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · French Quarter · 83 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Adam Biderman and Ean Bancroft have proven that their take on Colonial dishes, influenced by Jamaican, Latin, and island fare, stands on its own as a new hot addition to the New Orleans dining scene.

Bacchanal Wine is one of NOLA Girls Weekend.

27. Bacchanal Wine

9.5
600 Poland Ave (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · Bywater · 183 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Magical backyard garden with live jazz. Buy wine and cheese inside and take it out back or check out the bar upstairs. They also offer delicious small plates.

28. Three Muses

9.0
536 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Marigny · 160 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The focus here is on the music as much as the food—both are great—making it a quintessential New Orleans experience. [Eater 38 Member]

29. The Carousel Bar & Lounge

8.8
214 Royal St (in Hotel Monteleone), New Orleans, LA
Hotel Bar · French Quarter · 273 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: One of New Orleans's most famous watering holes, this circus-themed piano bar has a carousel on its revolving bar.

30. The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

9.1
1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA
Sculpture Garden · City Park · 41 tips and reviews

Grace W.Grace Wilson: The New Orleans Museum of Art's Sculpture Garden is free and open 7 days a week! 10 am to 4:30 pm. Open late on Friday's til 8:30 pm!

31. Sylvain

8.9
625 Chartres St (at Wilkinson St.), New Orleans, LA
Gastropub · French Quarter · 152 tips and reviews

EaterEater: New American, gastropub-style restaurant in the Quarter helmed by Chef Alex Harrell. Widely acclaimed as a very high-end restaurant at a price point that’s high but not terrifying. [Eater 38 Member]

32. Cafe Amelie

8.6
912 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 116 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goldman: This "romantic" French Quarter "hideaway" boasts a lush courtyard whose "relaxing atmosphere is the essence of the city", a "gorgeous" spot to partake of "exceptionally prepared" Louisiana cuisine