Things to do in new orleans weekend

Visit the French Quarter

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Take a Swamp Tou

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You’ll get to see alligators, turtles, and other native creatures in their natural habitat.

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Enjoy Jazz Music

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Head to Preservation Hall or one of the many clubs around the city to enjoy some live music.

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Things to do in new orleans weekend

Visit the French Quarter

Take a Swamp Tou

Get up close and personal with the wildlife of Louisiana on a swamp tour.

You’ll get to see alligators, turtles, and other native creatures in their natural habitat.

Enjoy Jazz Music

Listen to some of the best jazz music in the world in the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans.

Head to Preservation Hall or one of the many clubs around the city to enjoy some live music.

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