Top 18 Things to Do in New Orleans 🇺🇸 | History, Swamps, Mardi Gras and Food

Explore New Orleans, Louisiana with us as we travel and experience some of the top things to do in and around New Orleans with a family-friendly twist. From touring Mardi Gras World and seeing how iconic parade floats are made, to walking through Jackson Square, the French Quarter, and the historic French Market, this trip is packed with culture, history, music, and incredible food. We dive into classic New Orleans experiences like trying a muffuletta, enjoying fresh beignets at Café du Monde, and walking Bourbon Street during the day to soak in the architecture, balconies, and lively atmosphere.

Our New Orleans adventure continues with must-see historic attractions including St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, the National WWII Museum, and a scenic stroll along the Mississippi River Riverwalk. We also take a narrated Creole Queen riverboat cruise to the Chalmette Battlefield, where the Battle of New Orleans was fought, and ride the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar, the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world. These stops showcase the deep history of New Orleans, from colonial roots to World War II and beyond.

To round out the trip, we head outside the city for unforgettable Louisiana experiences, including a swamp tour through bayous filled with alligators and wildlife, and a visit to Oak Alley Plantation, famous for its quarter-mile canopy of oak trees and powerful historical exhibits. We also sample iconic New Orleans drinks like a Hurricane at Pat O’Brien’s, a Hand Grenade, and dine at legendary Antoine’s Restaurant, home of Oysters Rockefeller and baked Alaska. Whether you’re planning a first visit or looking for inspiration, this New Orleans travel guide highlights the perfect mix of history, food, culture, and unforgettable experiences.

Time Stamp:
0:00-Introduction
0:18-Stop 1 Mardi Gras World
1:53-Stop 2 Jackson Square
3:03-Stop 3 French Quarter
4:01-Stop 4 The French Market
4:44-Stop 5 The Central Grocery
5:45-Stop 6 Cafe Du Monde
7:27-Stop 7 Bourbon Street
8:58-Stop 8 Check out parade or go to Mardi Gras
10:08-Stop 9 St. Louis Cemetery NO. 1 tour
12:08-Stop 10 WWII museum
14:33-Stop 11 The New Orleans Riverfront Trail
16:05-Stop 12 The Mississippi River Cruise Creole Queen
17:26-Stop 13 Chalemette Battlefield and National Cemetery
20:27-Stop 14 Ride a street car/cable car
21:39-Stop 15 Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour
24:40-Stop 16 Oak Alley Plantation
28:53-Stop 17 Try two famous drinks
30:04- Stop 18 Eat at New Orleans Oldest Restaurant

Music: Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Food by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/
Mamma Mia by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/
Ornette Ornette by Justin Allan Arnold | https://www.ifnessfreemusic.com
Banjos, Unite! by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords)
Afternoon Coffee by Aventure | https://freetouse.com/music/aventure
Gourmet by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/
The White Troll And The Dead Tree by So I’m An Islander |
Brothers In Arms by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) |
Hopes and Dreams by Ethereal 88 | https://ethereal88.bandcamp.com
Sunset By The River by Ethereal 88 | https://ethereal88.bandcamp.com
Street Food by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/
Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com
Carefree by Kevin MacLeod | http://incompetech.com
In the Remains of the Day by Ethereal 88 |
Cocktail by Balynt & AXM |   / balyntmusic  

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