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 ever 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 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 . Langlois, Culinary Crossroads JAMNOLA jamnola.com / 2832 Royal St., Suite B, NO, COCKTAIL EXPERIENCES drinklabnola.com / 343 Baronne St., NO, 70112 / 504-522-8664 The ultimate cocktail experience . Learn history, tradition and culture of classic New Orleans cocktails, then get behind the bar to make them yourself . A great hands-on, cocktail experience for friends and small groups . The fun starts when you arrive . — Central Business District sazerachouse.com / 101 Magazine St., NO, 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 The New Culinarian thenewculinarian.com / NO, 70115 / 70117 / 504-233-9152 Embracing the personality and feel of the city’s many cultural gems, JAMNOLA is a 5,400 sq . ft . experiential pop-up that engages audiences of all ages in a topsy-turvy journey celebrating the art, music and culture of New Orleans . — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater New Orleans drink Lab 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 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 over 5,000 tuition-free activities for ages 4-80+ . — Central Business District 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 AQUARIUMS audubonnatureinstitute.org/aquarium / 1 Canal St., NO, 70130 / 800-774-7394 At this Top 10, AZA accredited aquarium, you can reach into the ocean at the Shark Discovery touchpool, 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 FAIRS & FESTIVALS fqfi.org / 400 N. Peters St., Suite 205, NO, 70130 / 504-522-5730 Promoting the culture and heritage of New Orleans annually through high 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 Audubon Aquarium COOKING SCHOOLS deelightful Roux School of Cooking chefdeelavigne.com / 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO, 70113 / 504-655-1195 A hands-on cooking experience with a personal guided tour into Southern cuisine and the only African American-owned cooking school taught by a New Orleans native . We teach our visitors about the amazing food and rich culture we are known for here in New Orleans . — Garden District/Uptown French Quarter Festivals, Inc. ART CENTERS Ashe Cultural Arts Center ashenola.org / 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO, 70113 / 504-569-9070 Multi-use venue operated by Efforts of Grace, Inc ., a non-profit corporation with a mission to promote/produce/create/support programs that emphasize positive contributions that people of African descent have made throughout history to the present . — Central Business District New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival nojazzfest.com / 365 Canal St., Suite 2250, NO, 70130 / 504-410-4100 One of the world’s greatest cultural celebrations . Annual springtime event spanning 7 days, with thousands of musicians playing on 12 stages and attracting almost 500,000 culture-crazed fans from around the world . — Central Business District The Mardi Gras School of Cooking themardigrasschoolofcooking.com / 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 NOLA Caribbean Experience nolacaribbeanexperience.com / NO Ellis Marsalis Center for Music St., NO, 70117 / 504-940-3400 Located in the Ninth Ward, the center uses music as the focal point of a holistic strategy to build a healthy community and to deliver a range of services to underserved children, youth, and musicians for neighborhoods battling poverty and social injustice . — Gentilly ellismarsaliscenter.org / 1901 Bartholomew The New Orleans School of Cooking neworleansschoolofcooking.com / 524 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 /504-344-9474 Celebrates Caribbean cuisine, music, dance, art and carnival culture while highlighting New Orleans’ own deeply-rooted connections as the Caribbean’s northern-most city . Twelve days, thirty events, one amazing city . — Central Business District NOLA Coffee Festival nolacoffeefestival.com / 504-813-4656 BIKE RENTALS Blue Krewe 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 NOCHI This festival celebrates all things about coffee in New Orleans . Our trade show is the largest coffee industry gathering in the Gulf South . We welcome coffee consumers and trade professionals . bluekrewe.org / 2740 St. Louis St., NO, 70119 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 FISHING/HUNTING Bourgeois Fishing Charters neworleansfishing.com / 2783 Privateer 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 natfab.org / 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO, 70113 / 504-569-0405 A celebration of the foodways and culture of the American South . History, tastings, demonstrations and preservation of tradition while embracing the future . A view of the world through the lens of food . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Southern Food & Beverage Museum 88
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