An institution that has been located outside the gates of LSU since 1941. Order the Seafood Louie ($13), an omelet filled with shrimp, crawfish, and vegetables topped with a herb crème sauce.
Largest remaining (and recently renovated) antebellum mansion in the South. Its hour-long tour is an excellent primer on the history of plantations along River Road and worth the $20 admission price.
Tours ($17) offer a glimpse into life on a Creole plantation based on the memoirs of its namesake, Laura Gore.
The Old State Capitol is one of the nation's best examples of Neo-Gothic architecture. From the observation tower, visitors can see the 27-acre site and its gardens.
This French-Colonial style plantation named after the tribal land of the United Houma Nation contains eight buildings on 10 acres of land. . Swamp tours are available nearby.
Avery Island is where Tabasco is made, which makes for a fun exploration, with its Jungle Gardens, bayous, wildlife (gators! egret), pepper fields, and hot sauce production factory tour.
Thursday-Saturday 7pm-1am. Sunday 6pm-midnight. Check out local artists' handmade goods in between music sets in an open air setting.
These guys give a great swamp tour! June was a great time to see lots of gators and turtles.
$20 two hour swamp tour by a Cajun naturalist, and his son, with college degrees in Zoology and Botany. Explore a moss-draped cypress/tupelo swamp well known for its scenic beauty and wildlife.
Great and unique flavors of ice cream. I usually get the 4 mini scoop sampler so I can try the constantly changing new flavors. Lavender honey is one of my favorites.
Incredible house cured meats and sandwiches from Donald Link. Try the smoked pastrami by the pound. Eat the muffuletta, BBQ pork sandwich, and pretty much anything else that catches your way.
Lovely to walk through, there is usually live music and tasty treats to try! Plus great scenery
The 4 beer flight for $10 is great! Awesome way to try so many of the amazing beers NOLA makes.
Adam Biderman and Ean Bancroft have proven that their take on Colonial dishes, influenced by Jamaican, Latin, and island fare, stands on its own as a new hot addition to the New Orleans dining scene.
Known for its al fresco dining ala Bywater with live music, skeeters, and a slew of rickety furniture, Bacchanal offers a seasonal menu of exquisite small plates on the cheap. [Eater 38 Member]
Cochon Butcher isn't just a fantastic butcher shop and deli hiding behind the famed Cochon - it's home to crazy good small plates, a decent bar, and the best sandwiches in town. [Eater 38 Member]
The Deep South-inspired casual eatery blends New Orleans classics with Delta-inspired dishes. Think cornhusk tamales, pimento cheese plates and fried catfish with hushpuppies. [Eater 38 Member]
Not everybody coming to New Orleans is seeking out a Jewish & Italian deli, but at Stein's you'll find some of the best sandwiches in town, along with a mind blowing beer selection. [Eater 38 Member] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
The focus here is on the music as much as the food—both are great—making it a quintessential New Orleans experience. [Eater 38 Member]
