things to see & do AMUSEMENT CENTERS THE ESCAPE GAME NEW ORLEANS theescapegame.com/neworleans / 233 N. Peters St., NO, 70130 / 504-608-3499 The Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure . Teams work together to find clues, overcome challenges, and complete a mission . Great for families, friends, team-building, and anyone looking for something new and different . — French Quarter BOAT & YACHT RENTALS NEW ORLEANS PEDAL BARGE nolapedalbarge.com / 2651 Paris Rd., NO, 70129 / 504-264-1056 Introducing the newest New Orleans experience: the city’s first cycle boat . This social, active adventure is the perfect way for friends, families, visitors, and locals to explore New Orleans . Reserve a seat on one of our BYOB rides or reserve the entire boat for a special occasion . — New Orleans East CULINARY ENTERTAINMENT LANGLOIS, CULINARY CROSSROADS langloisnola.com / NO, 70116 / 504-934-1010 Langlois is a team of chefs and culinary entertainers . Chef Amy Sins is your storytelling guide taking guests on a journey through Louisiana’s unique cuisine, famous dishes, history, and more . Let Langlois host your group’s next culinary adventure . JAMNOLA jamnola.com / 2832 Royal St., Suite B, COCKTAIL EXPERIENCES NEW ORLEANS DRINK LAB drinklabnola.com / 343 Baronne St., NO, 70112 / 504-522-8664 The ultimate cocktail experience . Learn the history, tradition, and culture of classic New Orleans cocktails, then get behind the bar to make them yourself . A great hands-on experience for friends and small groups . The fun starts when you arrive . — Central Business District THE NEW CULINARIAN thenewculinarian.com / NO, 70115 NO, 70117 / 504-233-9152 Embracing the personality and feel of the city’s many cultural gems, this 5,400-square-foot experiential pop-up engages audiences of all ages in a topsy-turvy journey celebrating the art, music, and culture of New Orleans . — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater / 504-233-3804 We offer hands-on cooking classes, bespoke private events, and immersive experiences aimed at showcasing the historic and unique foodways of New Orleans and Louisiana . DANCE NOBA | NEW ORLEANS BALLET ASSOCIATION nobadance.com / 935 Gravier St., Suite JEFFERSON INDOOR RANGE jeffersonindoor.com / 6719 Airline Dr., Metairie, 70003 / 504-218-7822 Enjoy shooting a fine selection of machine guns in a completely safe environment with your own certified firearms instructor at your side . Free t-shirt and unlimited iPhone pictures with every package purchase . — Jefferson Parish SAZERAC HOUSE sazerachouse.com / 101 Magazine St., NO, AQUARIUMS AUDUBON AQUARIUM audubonnatureinstitute.org/ privateevents / 1 Canal St., NO, 70130 / 70130 / 504-910-0100 Standing proudly in a historic building at the corner of Canal and Magazine, steps away from the original 1850s Sazerac Coffeehouse, The Sazerac House is an immersive exploration of the spirited culture of New Orleans . — Central Business District 800, NO, 70112 / 504-522-0996 A nationally award-winning organization that annually brings world-class dance companies of all genres to the region and provides a comprehensive dance, health and wellness program of more than 5,000 tuition-free activities for ages 3 to 80+ . — Central Business District COOKING SCHOOLS DEELIGHTFUL ROUX SCHOOL OF COOKING chefdeelavigne.com / 1504 Oretha Castle FAIRS & FESTIVALS FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVALS, INC. fqfi.org / 400 N. Peters St., Suite 205, NO, 70130 / 504-522-5730 Promoting the culture and heritage of New Orleans annually through quality events like French Quarter Festival (world’s largest showcase of Louisiana music and culture) in April, Satchmo SummerFest in August, and Holidays New Orleans Style in December . — French Quarter 800-774-7394 At this Top 10 AZA-accredited aquarium, you can reach into the ocean at the Shark Discovery touch pool, see colorful fish in the Great Maya Reef tunnel, and watch a colony of African penguins play . Steps away from the French Quarter and area hotels . — French Quarter ART CENTERS ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ashecac.org / 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO, 70113 / 504-569-9070 Multi-use facility, theater, gallery, and special-events venue operated by Efforts of Grace, Inc ., a non-profit corporation that promotes, produces, creates, and supports programs that emphasize positive contributions that people of African descent have made . — Central Business District Haley Blvd., NO, 70113 / 504-655-1195 We are a hands-on cooking experience with a personal guided tour into southern cuisine . Deelightful Roux is the only African-American-owned cooking school being taught by a New Orleans native . The focus of Chef Dee Lavigne is teaching our visitors about the amazing food and rich culture we are known for here in New Orleans . – Garden District/Uptown NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL nojazzfest.com / 365 Canal St., Suite 2250, THE MARDI GRAS SCHOOL OF COOKING themardigrasschoolofcooking.com ART DEMONSTRATIONS CREATIVE ALLIANCE OF NEW ORLEANS cano-la.org / 2326 Esplanade Ave., NO, / 519 Wilkinson St., Suite 101, NO, 70130 / 504-344-3977 We offer hands-on cooking classes, private events, team-building events, and catering . Take your team offsite for a fun and engaging experience where they’ll learn to collaborate, cooperate, and cook together . Bring your friends and colleagues for a deliciously good time . — French Quarter NO, 70130 / 504-410-4100 One of the world’s greatest cultural celebrations . Annual springtime event spanning seven days, with thousands of musicians playing on 12 stages and attracting almost 500,000 culture-crazed fans from around the world . — Central Business District NOLA CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE nolacaribbeanexperience.com / NO / 70119 / 504-218-4807 A non-profit that provides visitors with a deeper understanding of New Orleans culture through experiences of private art collections, artists’ working studios, and unique destinations . The sole New Orleans agency that provides cultural tours exclusively . — Esplanade Ridge THE NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF COOKING 504-344-9474 Celebrates Caribbean cuisine, music, dance, art, and carnival culture while highlighting New Orleans’ own deeply-rooted connections as the Caribbean’s northernmost city . Twelve days, 30 events, one amazing city . neworleansschoolofcooking.com / 524 BIKE RENTALS BLUE KREWE bluekrewe.org / 2740 St. Louis St., NO, 70119 A local community-based nonprofit that operates and manages Blue Bikes . Our team is dedicated to offering the Greater New Orleans region an equitable bikeshare program for all . — Mid-City St. Louis St., NO, 70130 / 504-525-2665, 800-237-4841 The original Creole and Cajun cooking school of New Orleans . Located in the French Quarter, we offer entertaining cooking demonstrations and hands-on classes twice daily . Our Louisiana General Store sells a variety of local products . — French Quarter NOLA COFFEE FESTIVAL nolacoffeefestival.com / 504-813-4656 This festival celebrates all things coffee in New Orleans . Our tradeshow is the largest coffee industry gathering in the Gulf South, welcoming coffee consumers and trade professionals . NOCHI FISHING/HUNTING BOURGEOIS FISHING CHARTERS Blvd., Barataria, 70036 / 504-341-5614 Experience world-class inshore fishing charters led by expert fishing guides . In addition to fishing, plan a stay at our historic high-end lodge, The Cajun Vista Inn, for luxurious accommodations and authentic Cajun cooking . — Westbank nochi.org / 725 Howard Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-891-4060 A non-profit organization offering a variety of enthusiast courses for locals and visitors, as well as certificate programs for those seeking professional development . — Central Business District neworleansfishing.com / 2783 Privateer NEWORLEANS.COM 91
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