Bourbon Street--one of the top party spots in the French Quarter!
New Orleans, simply put, is a party town. There is always some type of celebration going on in the Big Easy. Tourists will immediately notice that the atmosphere is one of contagious fun and will be drawn to it.
Instructions
1. Feel the excitement in the air the moment you arrive in New Orleans! There are many party places to experience. You can find them either by getting a local tour guide or newspaper such as "The Times Picayune" or by doing an online search for information at Experience New Orleans or Planet New Orleans (see Resources below).
2. Apply diversity to your overall partying during your stay because New Orleans is all about diversity. Enjoy both the day life and the nightlife. Some examples of day-life places include Mardi Gras World, Musee Conti Wax Museum and Royal Carriage rides through the French Quarter. Nightlife in New Orleans includes bars, clubs and music venues of all sorts. One famous bar is Pat O'Brien's, and popular clubs include Tipatina's and House of Blues.
3. Be armed and ready before you go out partying. If you are going to be up all night, getting some sleep is highly advised. In addition, if you are going to drink, make sure you get some food in your stomach first. These are simple essentials to ensure you have a good time while partying.
4. Use common sense when out a night. Do not walk the streets alone. Catch a taxi, have a fellow tourist with you or drive around in your group. Do not accept any offers from strangers to take you back to your hotel or to their homes.
5. Be determined to have all the enjoyment that you can. Do party hearty. New Orleans is home to many seasonal events such as Mardi Gras, French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest. Every day you have chances to party in the form of Harrah's Casino, Steamboat Natchez Riverboat cruises and Cookin' Cajun Cooking School, to name a few. In addition, you'll find tons of nightclubs, restaurants, famous bars such as Cooter Brown's and Coyote Ugly and, if you like to dance, the Cat's Meow, Razzoo's and Utopia.
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