Or as New Orleanians call it – Nawlins’

1. Eat all of the food
2. Go alligator-spotting on a swamp tour. You might even get to hold a baby gator

   

   

3. Explore the old plantations and learn about the history. The two more popular ones are Laura Plantation and Oak Alley Plantation. Laura is the more informative tour, while Oak Alley is better for photo ops

   

   

4. Grab a drink Bourbon Street. This is where all the bars are. You can even walk down the street with open alcohol cups. Beware: it’s loud and it’s super crowded (though if you go on a day that’s not Friday or Saturday, there’s a huge difference)

   

   

5. Visit Jackson Square/St. Louis Cathedral

   

   

6. Take a stroll around the French Quarter and admire the architecture

   

   

7. Sit by the Mississippi River
8. Go on a Ghost Tour and learn about the haunted spots of New Orleans

   

9. Have a cocktail at Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone, a bar that spins (very slowly). There’s limited seating by the bar, so it would be easier to nab a seat if there’s only 1 or 2 of you

   

10. Hop on the St. Charles streetcar to the Garden District and see all the pretty homes

    

    

11. Buy some souvenirs at the French Market

    

12. Try some rum at the Old New Orleans Distillery

    

13. Listen to some jazz. Lots of bars have live music/jazz, so this shouldn’t be difficult to find