New Orleans Things to Do

Sweet treats dominate the menu at the Kupcake Factory. This small cafe lives up to its name by baking 30 varieties of flavorful cupcakes from scratch. Each gourmet cupcake, made only from the highest quality ingredients, con... more

In a city full of French influence, it's not surprising to find a bakery on Magazine Street that could just as easily be at home on the Champs-Élysées. Stepping into La Boulangerie is like walking into a Parisian pastry shop.... more

The summer heat is getting to you? Beat the heat with cool Daiquiri at the Jester Mardi Gras Daiquiris and Pizza. Apart from the regular cocktails like Margarita, it serves an array of exotic and unique cocktails as well, t... more

At La Divina Gelateria, get a taste of interesting and unique flavors. Try gelatos like White 'Chocolate Ginger' or the 'Ginger Orange Peach'. It has an extensive range of Gelato, Panini, Coffee and tea. With so many flavors... more

A diverse assortment of unique and classic flavors will lure any ice cream lover through the doors of the Creole Creamery. Though simple favorites like Chocolate, Strawberry, and Cookies and Cream are always available, out of... more

Apart from being the second oldest gay bar in New Orleans, Lucille's Golden Lantern also happens to be the neighborhood bar for the locals who swear by the amazing cocktails being mixed up here. This tiny little place has i... more

No, they don't serve snakes here neither does Jake dress up like Santa. But if you are in search of a lounge to drink a pint and relax with the banter of college-goers in the background, Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge... more

Beer aficionados will rejoice when stepping through the door of the Bulldog. This pooch-friendly Central Business District pub features more than fifty beers on tap, in addition to a collection of more than one hundred bottle... more

Fresco Café & Pizzeria's Maple Street location makes the restaurant a prime place for students to take a study break and enjoy an Italian and Mediterranean influenced meal. Gourmet pizzas like the Roasted Eggplant or Shrimp P... more

Overlooking the levee on River Road, Rivershack Tavern serves up better-than-average bar food in a colorful and casual environment. The menu includes deli-style sandwiches, beefed up burgers, entrée-sized salads, and fried s... more