7 Unique Experiences in  New Orleans   Food, Beverage and Art

Jackson Square

Vue Orlean

Welcome to Vue Orleans. A play on words with Vue meaning to see Orleans. It is a brand-new multimedia show located at the Four Seasons Hotel. This unique experience in New Orleans incorporates interactive audio and video which illustrates those that have made New Orleans famous – or infamous.

Outdoor Sculptures at the NOMA

One of the most unique experiences in New Orleans is not in the French Quarter but in Faubourg St. John in New Orleans City Park: The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is part of NOMA (New Orleans Museum of Art).

New Orleans  School of Cooking

In order to truly understand the culture of a region, you will need to understand the food.  Learn more by taking a cooking or cocktail making class.  It's the best way to eat local.

The Sazerac House

If there is one thing you will find plenty of in NOLA it is cocktails and there is one that is unique to New Orleans: The Sazerac. This cocktail gained fame in New Orleans in the 1850s and is served all around the world to this day.

Burlesque Performer

Located inside the historic Royal Sonesta in the French Quarter, Jazz Playhouse offers local talent seven nights a week, in a swank, upscale lounge. Some of the city’s best jazz performers take the stage and are defined by ‘old school’ class and style.

Ride St. Charles  Streetcar

Secret rendez-vous at MariLou Speakeasy

Peak behind the door meet your lover  in a quiet Speakeasy at Bar  MariLou in the Warehouse District

Laurent, a retired chef,  was our Destination Kitchen Tour guide. At the end of the food tour, he made various recommendations for restaurants, dive bars, jazz clubs, and bistros.

Food Tour in the French Quarter

Live Bands and Cool Jazz

We made the mistake of do this on our last night and if I had know it was going to be one of the best experiences, I would have frequented Frenchmen Street sooner.  Featuring live bands, cool jazz and an party atmosphere you will love!

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