20 Fun Things to Do in New Orleans at Night Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

20 Fun Things to Do in New Orleans at Night Visual Story

You can find an array of fun things to do in New Orleans at night...

THING TO DO 1

Bar hop on a NOLA pub crawl

A list of night activities in New Orleans wouldn't be complete without visiting a range...

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THING TO DO 2

Admire the views from Hot Tin rooftop bar

Located in the Garden District on Saint Charles Avenue, Hot Tin rooftop bar at the...

THING TO DO 3

Experience Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is world-renowned. This exciting annual event takes place in the...

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THING TO DO 4

Attempt to beat an escape game

Another fun nighttime activity to try is attempting to break out of an escape room...

THING TO DO 5

Dine aboard a Steamboat Natchez cruise

Enjoying a meal aboard an old-fashioned Steamboat Natchez on the Mississippi River is a memorable...

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THING TO DO 6

Take a night helicopter tour

One of the best night activities in New Orleans is taking a helicopter ride over...

THING TO DO 7

Enjoy jazz at the iconic Preservation Hall

Preservation Hall is another excellent live jazz spot in NOLA. Located in the French Quarter...

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THING TO DO 8

Dance aboard a paddlewheeler jazz cruise

Another of the unique night activities in New Orleans that will get you out on...

THING TO DO 9

Get spooked on one of NOLA's ghost tours

New Orleans is well-known for having a paranormal past and for being a highly haunted...

THING TO DO 10

Experience a cocktail tour

If you love fancy cocktails, then this is the nighttime activity for you! On a...

THING TO DO 11

Go on a haunted horse and carriage ride

A fun alternative to a ghost tour is going on a haunted horse and carriage...

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THING TO DO 12

Learn about NOLA history on a history drinking tour

New Orleans is a city with an incredibly rich history. Learning about some of this...

THING TO DO 13

Sip New Orleans cocktails at Carousel Bar & Lounge

If you want to try classic New Orleans cocktails, then heading to the Carousel Bar...

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THING TO DO 14

Listen to jazz at the Spotted Cat Music Club

New Orleans is a jazz hotspot within the United States. If you want to hear...

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THING TO DO 15

Take dance lessons

If you're looking to learn some new skills, taking dance lessons in the evening in...

THING TO DO 16

Watch NOLA's sports teams in action

New Orleans has two major sports teams, the New Orleans Saints NFL team and the...

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THING TO DO 17

Go on a sightseeing horse and carriage ride

While a haunted horse and carriage ride is fun, going on a nighttime sightseeing carriage...

THING TO DO 18

Drink like a pirate at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

New Orleans has many unique bars, and if you're looking for an interesting place to...

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THING TO DO 19

Create delicious dishes at a cooking class

Why go to a restaurant for dinner when you could cook a professional-style meal yourself...

THING TO DO 20

Eat sweet treats at Cafe du Monde

Cafe Du Monde is an iconic New Orleans eatery with a few locations throughout the...

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Conclusion

In Conclusion

New Orleans features a wide variety of nighttime activities to try. These include various tours...

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