Nov 18, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Are you heading to New Orleans for the annual football game between Grambling and Southern University? Check out these places to eat and spend time with your family whether this is your first trip to the Big Easy or you're just looking to try something new. The Jaguars will play against the Tigers at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Caesars Superdome for the 51st Annual Bayou Classic. The Bayou Classic is a rivalry between the two universities dating back to 1974, according to the official website. We have compiled a list of some of the places to eat and attractions that your family can enjoy while visiting New Orleans when you make the trip to support your favorite team. Former LSU beach volleyball star Toni Rodriguez wins AVP League Championship title Where to eat in New Orleans Daisy Dukes French Quarter (121 Chartres St.) Daisy Dukes in the French Quarter serves seafood and Cajun-Southern comfort fare, according to their website. Some of the featured menu items include breakfast sandwiches, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, shrimp po'boy and veggie omelet. Oceana Grill (739 Conti St.) Oceana Grill in New Orleans serves crab cakes, gumbo, specialty po'boys, seafood and a variety of creole-inspired pasta, according to their website. Some of the favorites featured on their menu include crawfish etouffee, red beans and rice, shrimp creole and creole vegetarian stew. Observatory Eleven (100 Iberville St.) Observatory Eleven offers river views and floor-to-ceiling windows. The restaurant features more than 2,000 square feet of lounge space, as well as a cocktail menu that includes original craft cocktails and "the classics," according to their website. GW Fins (808 Bienville St.) The menu at GW Fins in New Orleans features a selection of appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts to choose from. According to the restaurant's menu, featured entrees include wild redfish, pumpkin seed crusted drum, Gulf swordfish and whole Vermillion snapper. Olde Nola Cookery (205 Bourbon St.) Old Nola Cookery offers Cajun and Creole selections to their customers. Their chef house specials on their menu include "knife and fork" BBQ ribs, redfish cookery, "jazzy" crab cake platter and redfish etouffee. Things to do in New Orleans with family The National WWII Museum (945 Magazine St.) The National WWII Museum "tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world — why it was fought, how it was won and what it means today," according to the museum's website. Click here to see hours and view admission prices. New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise (400 Toulouse St.) The New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise offers morning and afternoon cruises from Monday to Saturday. According to their website, "This two-hour Mississippi River cruise from the heart of the French Quarter shows you why the city was founded on the beautiful crescent of the lower Mississippi River." Mardi Gras World (1380 Port of New Orleans Place) Mardi Gras World in New Orleans offers a behind-the-scenes look at New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions, according to their website. Click here to see hours and where to purchase tickets. New Orleans City Park (1 Palm Drive) New Orleans City Park offers several attractions, seasonal and holiday events, and recreational and educational opportunities, according to their website. City Park is home to the New Orleans Botanical Garden, Couturie Forest and Arboretum, the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Audubon Aquarium (1 Canal St.) Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans offers several exhibits and experiences, including the Gulf Coast exhibit, Great Maya Reef, down the bayou, Gulf of Mexico, jellies, life in the Gulf, penguins, seahorses and shark discovery. Click here to purchase tickets. Latest News LSU vs. Vanderbilt in Baton Rouge: Game time, how to watch Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy enters guilty plea for Utah prescription drug fraud ring Southern University vs. Jackson State in 2024 SWAC Championship: See when, where Can Trump bring LIV Golf and the PGA together? Will heating bills be lower in Louisiana this winter?
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