{"id":11117,"date":"2018-08-06T09:38:24","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T09:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"\/inspire\/?p=11117"},"modified":"2019-02-08T20:26:44","modified_gmt":"2019-02-08T20:26:44","slug":"15-ridiculously-fun-things-new-orleans-youve-never-heard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/15-ridiculously-fun-things-new-orleans-youve-never-heard\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Ridiculously Fun Things to Do in New Orleans You’ve Never Heard of"},"content":{"rendered":"

N’awlins is so much more than Mardi Gras! From the Musicians Village in the 9th Ward to ghost tours to spending the day with alligators, there is always something to do in New Orleans<\/a>. Here are 15 of our favorites:<\/p>\n

1. Eat a crawfish hot dog<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Frenchman Street is within walking distance of Bourbon Street, but it has a really different vibe. It\u2019s where locals go to listen to jazz, Latin, blues, and reggae. It\u2019s also the place they go for Dat Dog\u2014named the best hot dog place in Louisiana<\/a>. Go ahead and go a little crazy; in addition to the usual choices, you can get turducken, alligator, and crawfish dogs.<\/p>\n


\n2. Go old school in the Bywater<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Don\u2019t leave NOLA without experiencing some of the joints that have stubbornly resisted change in the face of gentrification (what locals call the hipster invasion). One such example is Frady\u2019s One Stop Food Store<\/a> in the Bywater, which serves up old-school po\u2019-boys and mac \u2018n\u2019 cheese, without the hipster irony.<\/p>\n


\n3. Listen to NOLA music where NOLA musicians actually live
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For an off-the-tourist-path musical experience, head over to Musicians\u2019 Village in the 9th Ward. After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans natives Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis wanted to establish a community for displaced musicians so that they wouldn\u2019t leave the city. The Musician\u2019s Village<\/a>, set up in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, provides affordable housing that reflects the city\u2019s traditional shotgun style. And the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music<\/a> provides services for underserved children to develop their musical passions, as well as regular concerts with some of the city\u2019s most treasured talent\u2014like Connick and Marsalis.<\/p>\n


\n4. Explore the city\u2019s bohemian side in St. Claude\u2019s Corridor<\/b><\/h2>\n

The area called St. Claude\u2019s Corridor is one of the city\u2019s oldest, with lots of architectural beauties that survived Katrina. Today, it\u2019s one of the most vibrant places for the bohemian minded, with the New Orleans Healing Center<\/a> offering everything from a food co-op to vintage clothing to a Middle Eastern cafe to an interfaith center. Dancing Grounds<\/a> provides classes in belly dancing, traditional African dance, and queer-friendly Pilates. For local musicians, poetry slams, and comedy shows, head to Hi-Ho Lounge<\/a> and Siberia<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\n5. Get spooked<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Three centuries of death, disease, war, pestilence, love gone wrong and murder have given the city goose-bump-inducing tales of unexplained phenomena. Dare to join a ghost walking tour<\/a> and hear why New Orleans is the most haunted city in America, along with an in-depth look into famous New Orleanians such as the Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau.<\/p>\n


\n6. Look into the eyes of Louisiana\u2019s most ancient residents<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Don’t miss your chance to get up-close and personal with alligators.<\/p><\/div>\n

As the largest reptiles in North America, alligators can reach 15 feet in length. They thrive in places such as marshes, swamps, and bayous, and can sprint up to 35mph. Instead of leaving your next encounter to chance, plan a more controlled visit with a Honey Island Swamp Day Tour<\/a>. You\u2019ll learn about efforts to conserve the American alligator and to preserve the Louisiana wetlands from the comfort of a 22-passenger boat. Be prepared to run into alligators, raccoons, wild boars, turtles, snakes, and many birds\u2014all native to the area.<\/p>\n


\n7. Explore Mardi Gras Indian culture<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Because New Orleans\u2019 African Americas were, historically, excluded from Mardi Gras parades, residents in black neighborhoods held their own celebrations. They developed a tradition of dressing up, or \u201cmasking,\u201d as American Indians in order to pay respect for their assistance in escaping slavery. Today, the Mardi Gras Indians continue the tradition of hand making elaborate costumes that are then paraded around starting on St. Joseph\u2019s Day. Different tribes face off with each other to determine which chief is the \u201cprettiest.\u201d At the Backstreet Cultural Museum<\/a> in the Treme, you can see the 100-plus-pound costumes and hear stories about this unique aspect of the city\u2019s African-American culture.<\/p>\n


\n8. Dig into the best fried chicken\u2014thanks to Princess Tiana
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NOLA.com and the Times-Picayune<\/em> has named the fried chicken at Dooky Chase\u2019s Restaurant<\/a> the best in the city. But Dooky Chase is respected for much more than its golden, crispy-on-the-outside, moist-on-the-inside, food-coma-inducing dish. Executive Chef Leah Chase, called the \u201cQueen of Creole Cuisine,\u201d has fed Quincy Jones, Jesse Jackson, Duke Ellington, Thurgood Marshall, James Baldwin, Ray Charles, presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and countless other entertainers and leaders. And Disney fans can learn more about how Chase is the inspiration behind the character Tiana<\/a> in The Princess and the Frog.<\/p>\n


\n9. Burn calories while eating po\u2019boys, muffulettas and beignets
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Homemade New Orleans-style beignets are just one of the local foods to savor during your visit.<\/p><\/div>\n

Why can\u2019t we refer to a beignet as a doughnut? What\u2019s the signature olive salad that distinguishes a muffuletta from just another sandwich? What\u2019s the difference between Cajun and Creole cuisine? Take a New Orleans Food History Tour<\/a> with pit stops at classic Creole restaurants, neighborhood sandwich shops, hot sauce bars, artisanal candy stores and more while local food historians bring to life the stories behind the eats. The leisurely walking pace may not burn all of the calories you consume, but at least you\u2019ll be able to justify one more praline.<\/p>\n


\n10. Eat bugs
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After you\u2019ve had your fill of gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp etouffee, and all of the other dishes that make New Orleans one of the best places in the US to eat, take your taste buds on a different journey. The Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium<\/a> is the largest museum dedicated to insects in North America. You can explore the critters of a Louisiana swamp or see thousands of butterflies in an Asian garden. Then, experience insects at a deeper level by visiting Bug Appetit, where you can sample from a buffet of edible creepy crawlies. Six-legged salsa and chocolate chip cookies, anyone?<\/p>\n


\n11. Dance your way down the street in a second line<\/b><\/h2>\n
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A tradition in brass band parades, second lines have been called the quintessential New Orleans art form. Behind the \u201cfirst line\u201d of the brass band are those who dance and walk along, twirling parasols or handkerchiefs in what\u2019s called \u201csecond lining.\u201d When a second line comes down the street, the whole neighborhood comes alive and joins in as the parade weaves its way around the community. You can find a schedule of upcoming second lines published by the local radio station WWOZ<\/a>. First time? Check out this etiquette list<\/a> for participating respectfully. If you\u2019re a little shaky on your dancing legs, try out a Second Line dance class with local dance celebrity Dancing Man 504<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\n12. Make the trek out to Dr. Bob\u2019s warehouse<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Sooner or later, you\u2019ll start noticing the painted \u201cBe Nice or Leave\u201d placards around the city. The man behind New Orleans\u2019 most recognizable folk art is the sometimes crusty, but always amusing Dr. Bob. His art has been featured in the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Smithsonian Institute and the House of Blues. His eclectic and funky pieces feature beloved local scenes, like sno-ball stands and shotgun shacks, and local wildlife\u2014including gators. His materials include trashcan lids, coffee cans, bottle caps and other debris from Hurricane Katrina. If you\u2019re looking for folk art that reflects the quirky yet indomitable spirit of New Orleans, make the trek out to Dr. Bob\u2019s warehouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\n13. Find your inner fleurt<\/b><\/h2>\n
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The fleur-de-lys is the most instantly recognizable symbol there is of New Orleans. Fleurty Girl<\/a>, started by New Orleans native Lauren Thom, is the place to go for shirts, jewelry, bags, home accessories, and countless other items that celebrate the city and its iconic symbol. Go to any of the four retail locations for your \u201cwho dat\u201d t-shirts, \u201cthere is nothing a po\u2019-boy can\u2019t fix\u201d posters, shotgun house necklaces and Mardi Gras accessories.<\/p>\n


\n14. Have a good time doing good<\/b><\/h2>\n
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People of all ages and backgrounds find their trips enhanced when they give back to the city that gives them so much pleasure and inspiration. Opportunities for voluntourism<\/a> abound. Common Ground Relief<\/a> offers opportunities for volunteers to aid in the efforts being made to restore and preserve Louisiana\u2019s disappearing coastal wetlands.<\/p>\n


\n15. Recuperate at a quiet beach
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Sitting on the Gulf Coast in nearby Mississippi, Bay St. Louis is a mere 90 minutes from the Crescent City. But with its small, low-key, coastal-town atmosphere, it feels a world away. It\u2019s been named one of \u201cAmerica\u2019s Coolest Small Towns,\u201d as well as one of the best coastal beach towns. After lounging on the beach, stroll around Old Town. Be sure to check out Gallery 220<\/a>, a local artists\u2019 co-op, and chat with locals at the Mockingbird Caf\u00e9.<\/a> If you need a bit more time away from the Big Easy, spend a night at the Bay Town Inn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ready for your New Orleans escape<\/a>? Start planning!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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