A New Orleans Guide to Romance

Image: PHOTO: A couple enjoying a carriage ride in New Orleans. (photo via New Orleans & Company) (New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau)
Image: PHOTO: A couple enjoying a carriage ride in New Orleans. (photo via New Orleans & Company) (New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau)
by The New Orleans Beat
Last updated:: 12:25 AM ET, Wed March 13, 2019

Jasmine-scented, musically inspired and tastefully delicious are some of the ways to describe New Orleans and why this destination sets the perfect stage for romance. Full of charm, New Orleans is bursting with dreamy things to see, experience, eat and drink.

Come visit and see the sparks fly!

Things to See and Do

In New Orleans, there's always something going on, so you have numerous opportunities to soak in the allure of the city with your loved one. Whether it's a simple stroll through the French Quarter or a paddleboat ride in City Park, you and your special someone will enjoy making memories together in this destination.

Take in the surroundings at your own pace or book a tour to learn about famous New Orleans romances.

Here are some other ideas for your perfect getaway:

-Shop on Royal Street: Explore grand antique shops and fine art galleries, just a block away from the party on Bourbon Street.

-Take a Streetcar Ride: Streetcars are a charming and convenient way to experience the many areas of New Orleans, from the French Market to City Park to St. Charles Avenue.

-Cruise down the Mississippi River: Take a nighttime jazz cruise to roll along the river under the stars and beside the city lights.

-Listen to Live Jazz Music: Grab your dance partner! New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, and live music can be heard all over town, day or night.

Where to Eat and Drink

Eating fabulous food and drinking divine cocktails are integral to the New Orleans experience. Dine with your special someone at one of New Orleans' romantic restaurants. From quaint courtyards to formal dining rooms, there's a taste and a place for every couple.

Don't forget to make a toast in the city where the cocktail was created! Here are some romantic restaurants and bars for you and yours to enjoy:

Restaurants:

-Cafe du Monde: It's open 24 hours-a-day, so you can start or end your day with hot beignets and coffee.

-Commander's Palace: This iconic Garden District restaurant serves up a three-course jazz brunch that's absolutely to die for.

-Brigtsen's Restaurant: You can't go wrong with contemporary Creole cuisine in a charming Victorian cottage from an award-winning chef.

Bars:

-Bacchanal Wine: String lights and live music make for the perfect atmosphere to enjoy delicious wines at this Bywater gem.

-Columns Hotel: For a classic New Orleans ambiance, visit the hotel bar known for its signature Mint Julep cocktail.

-The Elysian Bar: Nestled inside of Hotel Peter & Paul, try this modern, French bistro and bar for delectable cocktails and small bites.

New Orleans is full of wonder and magic-the perfect place to spend time with the one you love. Come visit and take home your New Orleans story today.


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