New Orleans, the Crescent City, the Paris of the South, the birthplace of jazz, etc, etc. I think most people are familiar with just how amazing and diverse the city of NOLA is. So if, like me, you live in Florida and are looking for a weekend getaway that is a short flight away and full of things to do, why not visit New Orleans? Actually, why are you not booking your ticket as you read this? It\u2019s one of the most culturally rich cities in the country, particularly in its cuisine and music scene.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

EAT<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a more refined eating experience Visit Brennan\u2019s in the Royal Quarter. They’ve been around since 1946 and serve breakfast and lunch hours all week. On weekends they also open for dinner until 10pm. With menu offers like breakfast gumbos, bisques, grits and its famous bananas foster for dessert.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.brennansneworleans.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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One thing you should definitely eat while in NOLA is a po\u2019boy. By definition, a po\u2019boy is a traditional Louisiana sub\u00a0<\/span>almost always consisting of meat, which is usually roast beef or fried seafood, often shrimp, crawfish, fish, oysters or crab.<\/span>There\u2019s dozens of restaurants offering their version of the classic, but you should try the one at Mother\u2019s Restaurant titled the Famous Ferdi Special, which you can even eat for breakfast if you\u2019re brave.. Their prices are also amazing and they have gluten-free and vegetarian menus. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.mothersrestaurant.net\/index.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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As an added bonus, stop for some beignets at Cafe Du Monde. Yes, the lines can get long but the location on Decatur street is open 24 hrs.<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.cafedumonde.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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DRINK:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best advice I can give you when it\u2019s time to go get some drinks, (any time of day, no judgement here) it\u2019d be to stop by any of the bars in the French Quarter and take your drinks to go while you stroll through the streets of the historic district which houses some of the oldest buildings in the country. Because yes, it is legal to drink alcoholic beverages on the streets of New Orleans as long as it\u2019s in a \u201cgo cup.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

But since I have a soft spot for bars with games I\u2019d also recommend stopping by Barcadia. 80\u2019s arcade games for a quarter, skeeball and 44 different kinds of beer on tap to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/barcadianeworleans.com\/barcadia\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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TO DO:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The world famous event that is Mardi Gras lasts for two weeks; either March or April depending on the year. So you might want to plan your trip around the festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n

If not, there are equally awesome activities to participate any time of year.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are not easily spooked I recommend taking a tour of one of the city\u2019s cemeteries. Some of the most known are Lafayette Cemetery #1, New Orleans\u2019s first, and oldest, planned cemetery in the Garden District; or St. Louis Cemetery #1 which is walking distance from the French Quarter. You can take a guided tour of any of them or walk it on your own. What makes New Orleans cemeteries unique is that they are all above ground tombs of\u00a0<\/span>elaborate stone crypts and mausoleums<\/span>\u00a0due do to the high sea levels and the humid weather -making for some spooky stories and myths.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.neworleansonline.com\/neworleans\/tours\/cemeterytours.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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And finally, do yourself a favor and go listen to some New Orleans jazz on Frenchmen Street just outside the French Quarter. Filled with jazz bars on every corner, where you can enjoy great music and good drinks. Think of it as Bourbon Street’s refined older cousin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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