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Bluegreen’s Top 10 Things to Do in New Orleans
There is so much flavor in New Orleans you can almost taste it while simply walking down the streets. Yes, flavor as in spicy Cajun food, but also flavor as in zesty jazz sounds drifting out of the music joints where jazz music was born. New Orleans is truly a unique place where all of the senses are satisfied. Savor all of the attractions and get a taste of what New Orleans is all about! Here are Bluegreen Resort's Top Ten things to do in New Orleans:
1. Bourbon Street
Mardi Gras celebrations start on this street. No matter what time of the year it is, festive fun can always be found on this New Orleans attraction. Bars-a-plenty will keep any visitor busy for hours.
2. Beignets
These sweet treats are a New Orleans favorite. If you really want to know what keeps the residents smiling, it's the cuisine and culture. This French pastry captures all of that in a bite. Found at Café du Monde, it is deep fried and then sprinkled with powdered sugar. Do we need to say more?
3. French Quarter
Old European romance splashed with Caribbean soul make up the ambiance of this charmed area. The Quarter has its secrets, so take a horse drawn carriage tour to get the full experience. What you see in front of you may just be the beginning of the story.
4. Jazz History Walking Tours
New Orleans is the place where Jazz music was born and raised. The tours highlight all the major sites including Congo Square, Backstreet Cultural Museum, and J& M studios.
5. Olivier's Restaurant
When it comes to finger-licking good, traditional Creole food, Olivier's tops the list. Select recipes have been passed down through five generations to make their way onto your table. The chef infuses his own creativity into some of the dishes while some inherited recipes remain untouched.
6. Swamp Boat Tours
The swamps and marshes are just as much a part of what created New Orleans as the history and culture. Take a camera on this tour because it is filled with crocodiles and exotic birds.
7. Pat O'Briens
The motto here is "have fun" and that's exactly what you'll do. The outdoor courtyard serves as a bar and restaurant. If you dare, try the Hurricane. It's a Bourbon Street favorite drink that will-just like its name says- knock the wind out of you.
8. Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
This magical tour embodies all of Mardi Gras under one roof. This is where the parade floats are carefully designed and assembled. The floats are works of art that can be admired up close in Blaine Kern's warehouse.
9.Café Giovanni
Family-styled Italian comfort food with a twist of local variety, like crawfish, makes up the menu here. The flavors blend together surprisingly well. Start with the small plate appetizers to get a feel of what this chef is really made of.
10. Preservation Hall
History unfolds before you as old-timers strike up the smooth sounds of what classic jazz should sound like. The hall serves as a tribute and memorial to jazz, and also as a performance space.
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