AMUSEMENT CENTERS The Escape Game New Orleans theescapegame.com/neworleans | 233 N. Peters St., NO 70130, 504-608-3499, neworleans@ theescapegame.com The Escape Game is a live COCKTAIL EXPERIENCES Sazerac House sazerachouse.com | 101 Magazine St., NO 70130, 504-910-0100, hello@sazerachouse.com Standing proudly FAIRS & FESTIVALS French Quarter Festivals Inc. fqfi.org | 400 N. Peters St., Ste. 205, NO 70130, 504-522-5730, info@fqfi.org FQFI promotes the 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. in a historical 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. Vieux Carré and New Orleans through high-quality special events like French Quarter Fest and Satchmo SummerFest that celebrate local culture, boost economic well-being, and foster community pride. JAMNOLA New Orleans Secrets jamnola.com | Frenchmen St. , NO 70117, 504-233-2206, jonny@jamnola.com Embracing the personality nosecretstours.com | NO 70130, 504-517-5397, info@ nosecretstours.com Sip iconic cocktails, hear fascinating New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 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. tales, and foster group connection in the enchanting French Quarter. Let our award-winning team elevate your meetings, conferences, and team-building events with professionalism and stress-free dependability. nojazzfest.com | 365 Canal St., Ste. 2250, NO 70130, 504-410-4100, laurac@nojazzfest.com One of the world’s greatest cultural celebrations. Annual springtime event spanning eight days, with thousands of musicians playing on 12 stages and attracting almost 500,000 culture-crazed fans from around the world. AQUARIUMS Audubon Aquarium audubonnatureinstitute.org/aquarium | 1 Canal St., NO 70130, 800-774-7394, abunnell@auduboninstitute. org At this Top 10, AZA-accredited aquarium, you COOKING SCHOOLS Deelightful Roux School of Cooking deelightfulroux.com | 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO 70113, 504-655-1195, chefdee@deelightfulroux.com GARDENS New Orleans Botanical Garden neworleanscitypark.org/visit-city-park/ botanical-garden | 5 Victory Ave., City Park, NO 70124, 504-483-9488, psoniat@nocp.org One of the few 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, it’s the perfect place to visit or host an event. Experience Southern cuisine with Chef Dee Lavigne, the only African American-owned cooking school in New Orleans. Guests learn iconic dishes, explore vibrant culinary traditions, and enjoy immersive storytelling for an unforgettable taste of the city. Langlois, Culinary Crossroads remaining examples of public garden design from the WPA/Art Deco period. Nine-acre garden featuring a beautiful green wall, Enrique Alferez sculpture garden, tropical conservatory, and themed gardens such as a butterfly, rose, Japanese, and train garden. ART CENTERS Ashe Cultural Arts Center ashenola.org | 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO 70113, 504-569-9070, ashecac@gmail.com Multi-use langloisnola.com | New Orleans 70116, 504-934-1010, info@langloisnola.com Named among the world’s best Press Street Gardens cooking schools by Travel + Leisure, Langlois brings the experience to you. Our interactive culinary events and classes blend demonstration, participation, and storytelling to venues throughout New Orleans. pressstreetgardens.com | 7 Homer Plessy Way, NO 70117, info@pressstreetgardens.com An urban farm and outdoor venue located on New Orleans’ historical Press Street. venue (a facility, theatre, gallery, and special event space) operated by Efforts of Grace, Inc., a non-profit corporation with a mission to promote, produce, create, and support programs that emphasize positive contributions that people of African descent have made throughout history to present. The Mardi Gras School of Cooking GOLF Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan & Co. audubonclubhouse.com | 6975 Magazine St., NO 70118, 504-558-1200, abunnell@auduboninstitute. org The newly renovated Audubon Clubhouse is an themardigrasschoolofcooking.com | 519 Wilkinson St., Ste. 101, NO 70130, 504-344-3977, chef@ themardigrasschoolofcooking.com We offer exclusively Ellis Marsalis Center for Music ellismarsaliscenter.org | 1901 Bartholomew St., NO 70117, 504-940-3400, nwalker@ellismarsaliscenter. org Located in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, the 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. Ellis Marsalis Center for Music uses music as the focal point of a holistic strategy to build a healthy community and to deliver a broad range of services to underserved children, youth, and musicians for neighborhoods battling poverty and social injustice. The New Orleans School of Cooking neworleansschoolofcooking.com | 524 St. Louis St., NO 70130, 504-525-2665, 800-237-4841, groupsales@ nosoc.com The original Creole and Cajun cooking enchanting venue for weddings, cocktail receptions, and dinners. Surrounded by magnificent oak trees, the clubhouse features a wrap-around porch and hardwood floors. The spacious dining area and private rooms adapt to various group sizes, making it the perfect setting for your special day. ART DEMONSTRATIONS Creative Alliance of New Orleans cano-la.org | 2326 Esplanade Ave., NO 70119, 504-218-4807, info@cano-la.org A non-profit that 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. Bayou Oaks at City Park cityparkgolf.com | 1040 Filmore Ave., NO 70124, 504-483-9410, ed@bayoudistrictfoundation.com Prepare NOCHI provides visitors with a deeper understanding of New Orleans culture through experiencing private art collections, artists’ working studios, and unique destinations. The sole New Orleans agency that provides exclusively cultural tours. nochi.org | 725 Howard Ave., NO 70130, 504-891-4060, info@nochi.org A non-profit organization yourself for an unparalleled golfing experience just minutes from downtown New Orleans. Our 36-hole golf complex features two great golf courses that can be enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels. offering a variety of enthusiast courses for locals and visitors, as well as certificate programs for those seeking professional development. Great private event space as well. Chateau Golf & Country Club chateaugcc.com | 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner 70065, 504-467-1351, golf@chateaugcc.com Chateau BIKE RENTALS Blue Krewe bluekrewe.org | 420 N. White St., NO 70119, info@ bluekrewe.org A local community-based nonprofit CULINARY ENTERTAINMENT Langlois, Culinary Crossroads langloisnola.com | NO 70116, 504-934-1010, info@ langloisnola.com Join Langlois’ chef-guides and features an exciting and challenging par-72 championship golf course with Champion Bermuda grass greens. In addition, its magnificent clubhouse has dining facilities, member functions, private parties, banquets, and wedding receptions. English Turn Golf & Country Club that operates and manages Blue Bikes. Our team is dedicated to offering the Greater New Orleans region an equitable bikeshare program for all. BOAT & YACHT RENTALS New Orleans Pedal Barge nolapedalbarge.com | 6301 Paris Rd., NO 70129, 504-264-1056, info@nolapedalbarge.com Introducing the culinary entertainers as they showcase authentic recipes and Louisiana’s rich culinary traditions in historical New Orleans restaurants, weaving culture, history, fun, and storytelling into an immersive, interactive dining experience. englishturn.com | 1 Clubhouse Dr., NO 70131, 504-875-1846, janell@englishturn.com Former host of the Annual PGA Tour Stop in New Orleans; features a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course. At English Turn, your business meeting, corporate retreat, or special event becomes a truly extraordinary affair. DANCE NOBA | New Orleans Ballet Association nobadance.com | 935 Gravier St., Ste. 800, NO 70112, 504-522-0996, jhamilton@nobadance.com A Joseph M. Bartholomew, Sr. Municipal Golf Course 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. playnolagolf.com | 6514 Congress Dr., NO 70126, 504-658-3387, playnolagolf@nola.gov An 18-hole, 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 with more than 5,000 tuition-free activities for ages four to 80 and up. public course with a yardage of 6,665 at its longest tees, playing to a par of 72. Renovated and renamed in 1979 to honor the first African American inducted into the Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame. 98 NewOrleansMeeting.com
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