Best Adventurous Things to Do in New Orleans

THE 10 BEST Adventurous Things to Do in New Orleans

Best Adventurous Things to Do in New Orleans

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  • Squ3aky
    Panama City, FL305 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amusing place to go and people watch, Bourbon Street is exactly what you'd imagine it to be like. Full of drunk people and heavy partiers. Depending on where you are along it depends on how bad it is or isn't. Maybe because it was raining, but there was only one pile of vomit that we had to avoid in our several trips up and down the street, and I can't say I noticed much in the way of other bodily fluids. It definitely reeked of weed in spots though.

    There were a good number of street performers and people selling all sorts of lights, edibles, and other overpriced trinkets. going up and down the center of the street. I know a lot of people say you have to watch yourself, but we never felt unsafe at any point while we were there. Maybe a little uncomfortable when we got further down and all of a sudden the street was empty, but never unsafe. It was amusing to see bars packed to the brim while others were completely empty. You could tell what places you didn't want to bother spending your time and money at because it was obvious that no one else did either.

    Overall, did we have a good time? Absolutely! Do we feel the need to go back to party on Bourbon St. again? Not really, but we might go if we're visit again.
    Written 11 January 2024
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  • DoctorDKansasCity
    Kansas City10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Party, parades and of course, food! Great hotel on the parade route ant a terrific way to finish up a "cruise" vacation.
    Written 15 February 2024
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  • Michael K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing escape room with intricate puzzles to solve and the moderator Dallas was very helpful as well. Overall it was a blast.
    Written 17 March 2024
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  • MargoSpencer
    Rockport, TX196 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you like horse racing, you will like this. This is a very nice race course. We got seats in the club house. They recommend you purchase those in advance and if you want to eat, make reservations in the dining area. It costs $80 for six in a box.
    Written 6 March 2020
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  • JG_Hou_TX
    Friendswood, TX3 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The staff was very friendly and polite. Military discount available if you ask. Not for younger kids, gory photos and literature.
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • Melissa S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Today I had a phenomenal reading with MiMi, she helped me gain perspective on several areas of my life where I sought clarification. She was incredibly professional and knowledgeable in all the areas of my life we delved into. I appreciate her guidance and highly recommend her and strongly urge everyone to seek her out when clarification is needed.
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • Katrín J
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We absolutely loved it! Family aged from 11 to 57 and we all had so much fun and loved the experience. Highly recommended!
    Written 26 July 2023
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  • Britta N
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Longest running vampire store in the world! Looking for specific things related to TVD or TTO and they had some things. Ask about the vervain!
    Written 13 March 2024
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  • Alyssa
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very detailed and accurate. It was a very good experience and has me looking forward to my possible future abroad. Trace was amazing!
    Written 30 July 2023
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  • cookington
    Plymouth, UK218 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the 5pm VIP small boat swamp tour and it was one of the highlights of our visit to New Orleans. Captain Steve was a fantastic guide and shared some great stories and history of the area. We saw four gators, plus turtles, raccoons, herons and more. The scenery is spectacular - and we enjoyed visiting the village at the end of the river. It was fascinating to see how people have made their homes on the swamp.

    Important to remember this is a wildlife tour and not a zoo, wildlife obviously isn’t guaranteed. This is no fault of the company - who (in our experience) go out of their way to ensure you have the best tour and see as much as possible. We had the best time and would highly recommend.
    Written 14 March 2024
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  • Kimberley R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ricardo was hands down the best♡ He did an amazing job highlighting the history of the city and answering any and all questions we had. I would do it again in a heart beat. The way he told the stories made the time fly by and we didn't even think about walking around for two hours.
    Written 9 March 2024
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  • Jessica K
    22 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice little shop to get gifts at. Better than a big box store. Got some cute little charms and skulls as gifts. It was ok….
    Written 5 February 2024
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  • Lori C
    Cleveland, OH122 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Truly was a wonderful guide on the Bad B*tches tour and was very knowledgeable. We had a great time. It is almost Mardi Gras so there were parades and people everywhere but Truly took it in stride and did her best. Would highly recommend.
    Written 28 January 2024
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  • Ena M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This exhibit is beautiful, we loved the NOLA feels that were vibrant throughout the exhibit. Bob was great at telling us stories behind some of the exhibits and the meanings behind the artwork. He’s funny and if you get the chance to talk to him, you’re lucky!
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • BonnieAndPumpkin
    San Jose, California5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I did this two-hour Manchac Swamp kayak tour, led by AJ. It was my first time kayaking, and I had an absolute blast! The swamp was beautiful and serene, and even though our group didn't see any alligators, we did see some birds, a snail, and interesting mushrooms.

    Seeing the swamp via kayak was so much better than going on an airboat. We got to kayak through some narrow passages and really feel immersed in nature.

    AJ did a great job of pointing out interesting things to look at, and he also spoke about how the hurricanes have affected the area, as well as how global warming is endangering this beautiful environment. "Fleeting" is the word he used.

    My only gripe is that it was at times hard to hear AJ given how spread out the group could be in some parts of the swamp. I would recommend sticking close to your guide if you care about hearing everything.

    I appreciated the convenient pick-up location, the drop-offs, and all the supplies AJ brought. This was an excellent experience, and I plan to do the Honey Island kayak tour next time I'm in New Orleans.
    Written 17 January 2024
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