So you\u2019re visiting one of the most unique cities in the world, New Orleans, but you\u2019ve only got 24 hours on the clock? Fear not, we\u2019ve got you covered! All you need is comfortable shoes, sunscreen, an empty stomach and that laid back NOLA attitude we\u2019re famous for. Below is Culture Trip\u2019s one-day, local-inspired guide designed to show you what the Big Easy is all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yoga at the Cabildo and a tour at the Louisiana State Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter how you usually start your morning, rise up early and head to\u00a0Yoga at the Cabildo<\/a>\u00a0for a peaceful, energy-boosting workout \u2013 you\u2019ll be needing the pep later. The light-filled, unwinding temple, now a museum, is based inside a gallery that overlooks the historic\u00a0Jackson Square<\/a>, providing visitors with a memorable view of the place where the Louisiana Purchase happened in 1803. The hour-long class, which welcomes you no matter what your level of practice, is run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It costs $15 and includes admission to the\u00a0Louisiana State Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breakfast at Caf\u00e9 Beignet and a Royal Street gallery stroll<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you\u2019ve got the motor running and have had a chance to explore one of the city\u2019s national historic landmarks, walk to Caf\u00e9 Beignet, a tradition among locals, for the\u00a0quintessential NOLA breakfast<\/a>. The picturesque coffee shop, which hosts daily, live entertainment by Steamboat Willie\u2019s Jazz Band, features a Cajun-inspired menu offering guests everything from andouille sausage and crawfish omelettes to Belgian waffles and muffalettas. After filling up the tank with some of New Orleans\u2019 must-try specialties, order a to-go bag of beignets, New Orleans\u2019 most iconic dessert, and take a postprandial stroll through Royal Street, a strip adorned by one of the greatest concentration of galleries in the South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bike around the French Quarter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Got that drowsy feeling that sneaks in after a meal? Get your heart racing by touring the historic French Quarter aboard a two-wheeler. The bike tours, which can be purchased in various downtown locations including Buzz NOLA Bike Tours and Rentals, Bull Frog Bike Tours and FreeWheelin\u2019 Bike Tours \u2013 to name a few \u2013 are about an hour and a half long, and ride through some of the city\u2019s most important thoroughfares. However, if you desire to explore the sights solo, here\u2019s a downloadable bicycle map to guide you through the Big Easy. Must-see locations around the Quarter are The Historic Saint Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Bourbon Street and the French Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lunch at Cochon Butcher or Carmo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Recover from the cruising excursion by sampling some local fare in the trendy Warehouse District. Cochon Butcher<\/a>, a deli and wine bar inspired by Old World charcuterie shops and housed in a stylish warehouse behind the award-winning Cochon, serves up locally sourced Cajun-inspired sandwiches<\/a>, small plates and daily specials. They smoke and cure all meats in-house, so stop by and try a Louisiana staple like the muffaletta or hot boudin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Butcher shop doesn\u2019t sound like your thing? Try Carmo<\/a>, a nearby tropical cafe built on the rich, multicultural culinary influences of New Orleans that caters to vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike with a range of unique, flavorful and healthy dishes served in a cozy, artful atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n St. Charles Streetcar ride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n After lunch, make your way to St. Charles Avenue and hop on the famous St. Charles Streetcar for a ride around aboard the oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world. The 13-mile loop, which costs $1.25 and usually runs for an hour, travels through the oldest and most majestic section of Uptown, New Orleans, passing by dozens of antebellum mansions, historic monuments, city parks and shops, as well as Loyola and Tulane universities. For more information on attractions along the St. Charles Streetcar route, visit the St. Charles Streetcar\u00a0page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Magazine Street shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hop off the St. Charles Streetcar and walk to\u00a0Magazine Street<\/a>, a colorful six-mile-long stretch filled with an eclectic mix of specialty boutiques, historic architectural styles, art galleries, unique pubs and dining venues, among other attractions. Whether you\u2019re in the mood for shopping or just a leisurely stroll, Magazine Street is guaranteed to delight and will give you a glimpse of New Orleans you\u2019ve probably never seen before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dinner at Port Of Call<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Following your Uptown stroll, head to Port of Call<\/a> for one of their world-famous hamburgers or steaks. The 1963 eatery, located in the historic Esplanade Avenue in the French Quarter, opens seven days a week for lunch and dinner and features delicious eats such as the New York strip and the mushroom cheeseburger, which comes with baked potato and butter, as well as lettuce, tomatoes, onion and pickles on the side. Be sure that, while waiting to be seated in the no-reservation restaurant, you try a \u2018Port of Call\u2019 (the bar\u2019s staple drink), and take home a famous souvenir go-cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Palace Market<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Once dinner has been served, walk to Frenchmen Street, a stretch in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood famous for its live music venues and street performers. The nightlife strip houses many bars and venues where travelers can groove to everything from jazz and salsa to reggae and country music seven days a week. Take a quick stroll through the\u00a0Palace Market<\/a>, an outdoor marketplace filled with artwork, jewelry and gifts from local and regional artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Burlesque show<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAfternoon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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