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 where 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 BIKE RENTALS Wheel Fun Rentals -New Orleans wheelfunrentals.com/la/new-orleans/ city-park-new-orleans / Big Trail, City Park, NO, 70124 / 504-300-1289 Welcome to Wheel Fun Rentals at New Orleans City Park, your go-to spot for bikes and boats in the Big Easy. Choose from cruisers, specialty cycles, kids and city bikes, kayaks, and canoes. First come, first served, no reservations needed. We also offer LED lighted surrey bikes and swan boats starting just before sunset every day. — Mid-City COOKING SCHOOLS Deelightful Roux School of Cooking deelightfulroux.com / 1504 Oretha Castle 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 visitors about the amazing food and rich culture we are known for in New Orleans. — Garden District/Uptown Game On Social Hub gameonsocialhub.com / 2421 Veterans Blvd., Kenner, 70062 / 504-469-7475 The ultimate entertainment destination and event venue, offering a thrilling mix of activities for all ages. Bowling, axe throwing, arcade games, and laser tag. Our restaurant and bar serve up delicious, handcrafted food and drinks perfect for fueling your fun. — Jefferson Parish BOAT & YACHT RENTALS New Orleans Pedal Barge nolapedalbarge.com / 2101 Paris Rd., NO, 70129 / 504-264-1056 New Orleans Party Barge is only 15 minutes from the French Quarter and offers Swamp Party Boat Tours. All boats have bathrooms on board and are heated in the winter. This social, active adventure is the perfect way for friends, families, visitors, and locals to explore. Reserve a seat on one of our BYOB rides or reserve the entire boat for a special occasion. — New Orleans East 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, and catering for up to 40 guests. Perfect for team-building or a fun gathering to learn, collaborate, and cook together for a deliciously memorable experience. — French Quarter AQUARIUMS Audubon Aquarium audubonnatureinstitute.org/aquarium / 1 Canal St., NO, 70130 / 504-861-2537, 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. Just steps away from the French Quarter and area hotels. — French Quarter The New Orleans School of Cooking CARNIVAL KREWES & ORGANIZATIONS Krewe of Krampus kreweofkrampus.com / NO, / 504-284-1406 Parade Krewe focused on making parades accessible to all, pushing sustainable throws and providing some of the most unique events in New Orleans. See the largest Krampus parade in America the first Saturday in December. — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater 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 NOCHI ART CENTERS Ashe Cultural Arts Center ashenola.org / 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., NO, 70113 / 504-569-9070 Multi-use (facility/theater/gallery/special events) venue 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 the present. — Central Business District The NOLA Lolas Ellis Marsalis Center for Music ellismarsaliscenter.org / 1901 Bartholomew St., NO, 70117 / 504-940-3400 Located in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans, the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music uses music as the focal point of a holistic strategy to build a healthy community and deliver a broad range of services to underserved children, youth, and musicians for neighborhoods battling poverty and social injustice. — Gentilly nolalolas.com / NO, 70122 / 404-246-7029 Like a champagne bottle pop, The Nola Lolas entered the Mardi Gras scene boasting big bold glamour and an unforgettable presence both on and off the dance floor. We've quickly become the krewe to watch! Winning the first place trophy at our first performance set the tone on how we will wow crowds and what we plan to bring to upcoming events and parades. — Mid-City nochi.org / 725 Howard Ave. , NO, 70130 / 504-891-4060 Discover New Orleans flavor with our hands-on private cooking classes. Gather a group to learn from professional chefs in a state-of-the-art kitchen while preparing iconic local or inventive international dishes. As a non-profit culinary school providing certificate programs for those seeking professional development, our downtown culinary campus is the perfect venue for any event. — Central Business District Southern Food & Beverage Museum southernfood.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. — Garden District/Uptown COCKTAIL EXPERIENCES New Orleans Drink Lab 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 ART DEMONSTRATIONS Creative Alliance of New Orleans cano-la.org / 2326 Esplanade Ave., 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, historic home tours, and unique destinations. The sole New Orleans agency that provides cultural tours exclusively. — Esplanade Ridge 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. Sazerac House 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 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 98
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