New Orleans, Orleans County, LA

Places to go in New Orleans

133 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Spa Atlantis

Wellness

Spa Atlantis

536 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

St. Louis Cathedral

Wellness

St. Louis Cathedral

Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.

615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Steamboat NATCHEZ

Food & Drink

Steamboat NATCHEZ

Old-fashioned steamboat offering cruises with buffet dining, including brunch, plus jazz music.

400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Storyland

Family

Storyland

Imaginative outdoor spot with colorful sculptures & playscapes in the shape of storybook characters.

5 Victory Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA

StudioBE

Arts & Culture

StudioBE

2941 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

Surge Entertainment

Family

Surge Entertainment

7000 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003, USA

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

Arts & Culture

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

Modern sculpture garden on 11 acres in New Orleans City Park with pedestrian paths & water features.

1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA

Tableau by Dickie Brennan & Co.

Food & Drink

Tableau by Dickie Brennan & Co.

Classic French-Creole cooking served in an elegant 3-story townhouse with an open kitchen & balcony.

616 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

The Bean Gallery

Food & Drink

The Bean Gallery

Casual indie cafe with Turkish coffee, tea & espresso drinks plus panini & other sandwiches.

637 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA

The Carousel Bar & Lounge

Nightlife

The Carousel Bar & Lounge

This classic haunt at the Hotel Monteleone has a circular bar that revolves like a carousel.

214 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

The Court of Two Sisters

Food & Drink

The Court of Two Sisters

Legendary restaurant with a courtyard, offering daily jazz brunches with a buffet of Creole classics and à la carte dinner.

613 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

The Escape Game New Orleans

Family

The Escape Game New Orleans

233 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

The Historic New Orleans Collection

Arts & Culture

The Historic New Orleans Collection

Museum made up of historic, restored buildings that offer exhibits & tours, plus a cafe.

520 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

The Howlin' Wolf

Nightlife

The Howlin' Wolf

Musical acts shine at this expansive, low-key concert hall with a mahogany bar & pub fare.

907 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

The National WWII Museum

Arts & Culture

The National WWII Museum

Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.

945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

The NOW Massage Downtown New Orleans

Wellness

The NOW Massage Downtown New Orleans

1060 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA

The Presbytère

Arts & Culture

The Presbytère

State museum with Hurricane Katrina & Mardi Gras exhibits in a former courthouse built in 1813.

751 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

Arts & Culture

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

Elegant property with a farm-to-table restaurant, a full-service spa & a lounge/bar with live music.

921 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Nightlife

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Iconic 1863 hotel offering stately rooms, a rooftop pool & a spa, plus a renowned bar.

130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

The Sazerac House

Arts & Culture

The Sazerac House

101 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

The Singing Oak

Outdoors

The Singing Oak

New Orleans, LA 70124, USA

The Spotted Cat Music Club

Nightlife

The Spotted Cat Music Club

Weathered bar & intimate jazz venue hosting live acts on a tiny stage for a standing-room crowd.

623 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

The Vintage

Food & Drink

The Vintage

Chic cafe with Paris-style decor serving coffee, beignets, cocktails & wine, plus small plates.

3121 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA

The Will & The Way

Nightlife

The Will & The Way

719 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA