Solo Travel in New Orleans
United States
About New Orleans for Solo Travelers
The most unique city in America — French Quarter jazz, Creole cuisine, Mardi Gras, above-ground cemeteries, voodoo history, and a spirit of joy that survived everything.
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Things to do in New Orleans
Solo-friendly tours & activities, hand-picked
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Café Du Monde
Food & Drink
The iconic open-air café in Jackson Square — beignets buried in powdered sugar and café au lait with chicory since 1862, open 24/7.
📍800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Frenchmen Street Live Music Row
Nightlife
The local alternative to Bourbon Street — four blocks of jazz, blues, and brass band clubs with no cover most nights.
📍Frenchmen Street, Marigny, New Orleans, LA
Garden District Walking Tour
Culture
Stroll past antebellum mansions, Anne Rice's former home, and celebrity graves in Lafayette Cemetery — best as a self-guided walk.
📍Garden District, New Orleans, LA
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