Best New Orleans Tourist Spots

1. Jackson Square

9.3
745 Decatur St (btwn St. Peter St & St. Ann St), New Orleans, LA
Plaza · French Quarter - CBD · 213 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Come here to get a taste of New Orleans culture- see street artists, vendors, musicians, fortune tellers, the horse-drawn carriages, walk along the Riverwalk, grab a beignet, tour the Katrina museum.

2. Café du Monde

8.7
800 Decatur St (at The French Market), New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 1561 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Go in and grab a table! (You'll see tourists waiting in line to be seated, but it's seat yourself people!) Get an order of beignets and a café au lait. Grab plenty of napkins.

3. Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond

7.3
751 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Exhibit · French Quarter - CBD · 3 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: The interactive area is really educational for little ones (and secretly the adults too)!

4. Stanley

7.4
547 Saint Ann St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 253 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Omlette sandwich is the best hangover food. You can take half of it home too!

5. French Market

8.7
1008 N Peters St (btwn Ursulines Ave. & Barracks St.), New Orleans, LA
Farmers Market · French Quarter · 227 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: I buy at least two pair of cheap sunglasses here every year. Great place to shop for souvenirs to bring home to your friends.

6. Mignon Faget Ltd.

3801 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Jewelry Store · Touro · 3 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Signature jewelry store for New Orleans locals.

7. Oz New Orleans

7.9
800 Bourbon St (at St Ann St), New Orleans, LA
Gay Bar · French Quarter · 36 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Rowdy times every time.

Cochon Butcher is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

8. Cochon Butcher

9.4
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 586 tips and reviews

9. Sake Cafe II

8.0
2830 Magazine St (at Washington), New Orleans, LA
Sushi Restaurant · Irish Channel · 59 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Delicious, high-quality sushi off Magazine.

10. Copper Monkey

8.6
725 Conti St (Bourbon), New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 36 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Stop in for the monkey buns (banana-stuffed beignets) - yas.

11. Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter

7.8
841 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 252 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Delish and messy BBQ shrimp. I like to sit at the bar.

Johnny's Po-Boys is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

12. Johnny's Po-Boys

7.8
511 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 173 tips and reviews

13. Yo Mama's Bar & Grill

727 Saint Peter St (2nd Floor Bar), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 138 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Great red beans and rice. Also: peanut butter burger.

14. Sucré

9.0
3025 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Dessert Shop · Irish Channel · 129 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: People go cray for their cupcakes.

15. Pat O'Brien's

8.2
718 Saint Peter St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Piano Bar · French Quarter · 533 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Can get really packed with fratastics sometimes, but if you can go at a slower time, the patio's great.

The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

16. The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk

7.5
500 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA
Shopping Mall · Central Business District · 90 tips and reviews

17. Fleurty Girl

7.8
617 Chartres St (Wilkinson St), New Orleans, LA
Boutique · French Quarter - CBD · 16 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Cute NOLA-themed clothes.

18. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

8.7
941 Bourbon St (at St Philip St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 382 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Always a good time. A spot where you'll actually find locals on Bourbon. Live pianist is legit.

Old Absinthe House is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

19. Old Absinthe House

7.7
240 Bourbon St (at Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 111 tips and reviews
Acme Oyster House is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

20. Acme Oyster House

8.9
724 Iberville St (btwn Bourbon and Royal), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 528 tips and reviews

21. Erin Rose

8.7
811 Conti St (at Bourbon St), New Orleans, LA
Irish Pub · French Quarter · 141 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Usually an industry bar.

22. Three Legged Dog Tavern

7.7
400 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 38 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: For when you're not ready to admit that it's time to go home and you want to keep drinking/eat terrible-for-you fried food. Midnight crawfish boils sometimes too!

23. Ms Mae's The Club

7.4
4336 Magazine St (at Napoleon Ave.), New Orleans, LA
Bar · Central City - Garden · 46 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Cheappppppp drinks.

New Orleans Museum of Art is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

24. New Orleans Museum of Art

9.1
1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA
Art Museum · City Park · 70 tips and reviews

25. Galatoire's

7.8
209 Bourbon St (at Iberville St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 101 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Fancy dinner spot - get ready to drop some $, but worth it.

26. Mother's Restaurant

8.1
401 Poydras St (at Tchoupitoulas St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 479 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: DEBRIS on your po'boy.

Emeril's is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

27. Emeril's

8.7
800 Tchoupitoulas St (at Julia Street), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Lower Garden District · 114 tips and reviews
Audubon Park is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

28. Audubon Park

9.4
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Park · Audubon · 62 tips and reviews
Audubon Zoo is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

29. Audubon Zoo

8.7
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Zoo · Audubon · 79 tips and reviews
Commander's Palace is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

30. Commander's Palace

9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 322 tips and reviews
Maison is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

31. Maison

8.7
508 Frenchmen St (btwn Decatur & Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 93 tips and reviews
Bevi Seafood Co. is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

32. Bevi Seafood Co.

236 Carrollton Ave (At Harang Ave), Metairie, LA
Seafood Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Cosimos is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

33. Cosimos

8.5
1201 Burgundy St (at Gov. Nicholls), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 27 tips and reviews
Cafe Rose Nicaud is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

34. Cafe Rose Nicaud

632 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Marigny · 36 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: The Southern Breakfast -- so good and filling. The rosemary cheese grits are comforting and tasty. Opp for the alligator sausage and biscuit. Oh, and double Bloody Mary--extra spicy!

The Spotted Cat Music Club is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

35. The Spotted Cat Music Club

9.1
623 Frenchmen St (Royal Street), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 196 tips and reviews
Blue Nile is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

36. Blue Nile

8.4
532 Frenchmen St (btwn Decatur St & Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Rock Club · Marigny · 68 tips and reviews
The Franklin is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

37. The Franklin

8.7
2600 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA
American Restaurant · Bywater · 15 tips and reviews
Kebab is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

38. Kebab

2315 Saint Claude Ave (Near Elysian Fields On The Lake Side), New Orleans, LA
Restaurant · St. Roch · 9 tips and reviews
Cake Cafe & Bakery is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

39. Cake Cafe & Bakery

2440 Chartres St (at Spain Street), New Orleans, LA
Café · Marigny · 96 tips and reviews

40. The Gazebo Cafe

7.6
1016 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Café · French Quarter · 41 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Sit outside and eat all of the fried food, live music on the patio – home of the ice-cream-based daiquiri. Yeah

Maskarade is one of Best New Orleans Tourist Spots.

41. Maskarade

8.1
630 Saint Ann St, New Orleans, LA
Miscellaneous Store · French Quarter · 8 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Beautiful masks - all price ranges.

42. Bamboula's

8.3
516 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 48 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Great live music with your bloody mary!

43. The Cheezy Cajun

3325 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · St. Claude · 8 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Cheese curds are on point. Turkey sandwich is delicious and huge. Staff is super friendly!

44. 30° / -90°

8.4
520 Frenchmen Street (Chartres), New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · Marigny · 20 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Great live music. Nice bartenders. Delish drinks w/good prices. Clean! What more could you ask for?

45. Avenue Pub

9.0
1732 Saint Charles Ave (at Polymnia St), New Orleans, LA
Pub · Central City - Garden · 132 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Huge beer selection and quality bourbon flights. Nice patio and balcony.

46. Cat's Meow

7.8
701 Bourbon St (at St. Peter St.), New Orleans, LA
Karaoke Bar · French Quarter · 93 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Fun spot. I prefer coming here during the day - better drink specials and more "aware" patrons than at night.

47. St. Charles Avenue Streetcar

100 Carondelet Street (Canal Street), New Orleans, LA
Train · Central Business District · 59 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Fun/cheap way to see the Upper Garden District with all of the historical homes. Hop on and off to grab a drink or do some shopping.

48. Frenchmen Art Market

8.8
619 Frenchmen St (Next to Spotted Cat) (Chartres), New Orleans, LA
Public Art · Marigny · 47 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Adoraaaaable night-only art market. Talented, beautiful work in a picturesque setting.

49. Second Line Arts and Antiques

7.8
1209 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Market · French Quarter · 4 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Amazing, eclectic collection of New Orleans artists. Huge building & courtyard. It's nice that the vendors are offsite, so you feel like you're in a thrift shop.

50. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

610 Carondelet St (btwn Lafayette & Girod St), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Central Business District · 23 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Atmosphere is everything here. Coffee shop, full bar, barista playing the piano like a boss on his break, comfy couches. Great spot.

51. Willa Jean

9.2
611 Okeefe Ave (Girod St), New Orleans, LA
Bakery · Central Business District · 108 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: One of chef John Besh's spots. Druel-worthy baked goods.

52. HiVolt Coffee

8.6
1829 Sophie Wright Pl (at St Mary St), New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · Lower Garden District · 43 tips and reviews

RachaelRachael: Looks small from the outside, but it's roomy. Healthy and naughty options. Really enjoyed this place.