Best of New Orleans

AOL Pick from our EditorsAOL Travel Editors test hundreds of travel experiences at all price points. There is no special treatment and no payment for their reviews -- just unbiased recommendations to showcase the essence of a city and help you make the most of your trip.

India House Hostel

Best Hotels: India House Hostel - New Orleans

If you like hanging with the backpacker crowd and you're looking for a cheap and fun place to, this is it. There are... See More

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Best Restaurants: Port of Call

Rachelle MorvantThere isn't anything fancy about this dark hole-in-the-wall place but people line up...See More

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Best Things to Do: Audubon Zoo

Audubon Nature InstituteOne of the top zoos in the country, the Audubon Zoo features exotic animals in more than...See More

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Best Shopping: Riverwalk Marketplace

Rachelle MorvantSpanning the Mississippi River between the Morial Convention Center and Canal Street, the...See More

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Best Nightlife: Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Rachelle MorvantThis is one of the city’s premiere jazz clubs, and an anchor on Frenchmen Street. There’s... See More

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New Orleans Itineraries

Don't know where to go? Check out our 2 and 7 Day Itineraries to get an idea of what you could do in this great city!

2 DAY ITINERARY

1 Start your day by exploring the French Quarter and Jackson Square.
2 Have lunch at Central Grocery.
3 Stroll through the French Market, walk down Woldenberg Park and visit the Aquarium of the Americas.

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7 DAY ITINERARY

1 Walk down to Canal Street and hop on the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line.
2 Take a walk through Audubon Park and visit the Audubon Zoo, stopping for lunch near the Swamp Exhibit.
3 Return downtown and have dinner at the Red Fish Grill.