The Ultimate And Definitive Bucket List For Everyone In New Orleans

Alright folks – whether you’ve lived in New Orleans your whole life or you just moved here a month ago, there are certain things you just gotta do. Here are some of the most important and definitive activities you should do in New Orleans for anyone who lives here… or if you plan on visiting (which you should). There are lots of amazing things to do in New Orleans… you just gotta know where to look.

626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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This classic jazz club on Frenchmen street is a must. You can't hear a bad show here.

209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

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You'll be charmed by the old world style of this classic french bistro on Bourbon St.

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Once you step out of your meal at Galatoire's, go ahead and people watch as you wander down one of the most fun streets in the entire country.

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1 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA

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Check out the beautiful rides and classic buildings at the Carousel Gardens in City Park, an old style amusement park.

425 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

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Take a tour of this fascinating cemetery, New Orleans truly has some of the most breathtaking cemeteries in the city.

538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA

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Enjoy one of the most delicious sandwiches in the country perfected in places just like this.

6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA

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This totally gorgeous park is one of the most beautiful walks you can take in the city.

1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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This amazing center on the Mississippi River is filled with some of the most beautiful aquatic life you will see anywhere.

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There are a lot of companies that offer up amazing tours to learn about all the ghosts that haunt this city.

Collins Diboll Circle, Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA, USA

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A beautiful collection of sculptures makes for a wonderful places to explore.

7612 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA

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A trip to New Orleans isn't complete until you make it to a dive bar, and this is the perfect one.

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Take an awesome ride on one of the most amazing trains in the United States.

1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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Peel back the curtain on New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration and you'll be blown away.

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800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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Beignets here are a necessary step to understanding New Orleans.

7 Bamboo Rd, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA

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These gorgeous gardens are filled with beauty and grace.

1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA

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The service here is amazing and the food is always top notch.

419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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Finally make sure you get some good swamp time here in the city--it's totally gorgeous and unique.

So what do you think of this list? What are your favorite things to do in New Orleans? What do you always make sure visitors do when they come? Let us know in the comments! We love to hear your feedback.

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