The Big Easy, of course, has its must-see sights—the New Orleans Museum of Art is as impressive a slice of culture as you’ll find in the South, and the National World War II Museum is a world-class facility that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. Another of the absolute best things to do in New Orleans, of course, is experience the live music that is the heartbeat of the city—but NOLA offers so much more than those well-known headlines. Find time to discover the less obvious spaces; City Park, local-led cooking classes, and the region’s natural treasures with a local swamp tour. We’ve gathered our picks for what to do in New Orleans, covering the classics, the off-beat, and everything in between, so you’re covered when you get there. Laissez les bons temps rouler, indeed.
Read our complete New Orleans travel guide here, which includes:
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