New Orleans is hands-down a top destination for bachelorette parties
New Orleans offers the most for the bride and her squad for a weekend they will ~hopefully~ remember.
Think Girls Trip with endless Hand Grenades (the drinks), Mardi Gras beads and partying on the street until 6am. Here is the ultimate guide to your Bachelorette Weekend in New Orleans.
SO LETS GET STARTED!
Places to stay:
Stay Alfred on Carondelet:
Located at the original New Orleans cotton exchange location on Factory Row, these travel apartments offer a spacious and luxury stay while only a 10-minute walk from the French Quarter. With an entire apartment, complete with all the conveniences of home, you and your squad can start each night off with your own party before walking to Bourbon street.
Prices start at $99 a night. Largest apartment host up to 8 people.
Website: https://www.stayalfred.com/property/stay-alfred-on-carondelet-street
The Saint Philip Hotel:
In the heart of the French Quarter, this circa 1839 Mediterranean-style building is only minutes walking distance to the French Market, Cafe Du Monde and Bourbon street. The hotel offers everything from a one-bedroom unit to a 2-bedroom Presidential Suite with a living room, kitchen and balcony. This is perfect for the squad and gives you that unique NOLA feel.
Prices start at $129 a night and can host up to 6 people.
Website: https://www.thestphiliphotel.com/
Things to do
because there is more to than just drinking in NOLA (but remember you can do everything while drinking).
New Orleans School of Burlesque:
Lead by Headmistress, Bella Blue, this school will teach the bridal squad how tap into their seductive energy in the traditional and burlesque style while empowering all to feel comfortable in their bodies! With an array of classes to choose from, classes include; Boas, Bumps and Grinds, Chair and Lap Dancing and Booty Burn. You will leave the class feeling sexy, empowered and ready to take on the dance floor.
Bloody Mary’s Voodoo Pharmacy:
Located right next to the school of Burlesque, the Voodoo Pharmacy offers a tour of their haunted shop as well as workshops for voodoo dolls. Explore the shop for spirit bottles, dolls crystals and more!
Website: http://bloodymarystours.com/voodoo-pharmacy/
Museum of Death:
The World-Famous museum offers the world’s largest collection of serial killer artwork, crime scene photography and so much more. Not for the faintest of hearts, this museum fits right into the NOLA tradition of hauntings and spirits.
Website: http://www.museumofdeath.net/
Carousel Bar and Lounge - Hotel Monteleone, French Quarter:
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A long-time favorite of New Orleans, you can sit on a merry-go-round bar while your bartender makes you a magical cocktail. This whimsical bar has locals and visitors talking about its ambiance and delicious cocktails and has been rated as one of the Top 20 Bars in the World by Vogue Living.
*Make sure to order a NOLA classic, secret and off the menu, Ramos Gin Fizz cocktail. This beloved cocktail taste like a dreamy orange creamsicle and is shaken for 10 minutes by your bartender to achieve the ideal creaminess.
Cafe du Monde:
This obviously had to be on the list because no trip to New Orleans is complete without a beignet. Tip: CASH only!
Bourbon Street:
It is without question you will make your way to Bourbon street and drink your way until sunrise. At night, they completely close the streets off to vehicles where the pedestrians run wild and the frozen drinks keep flowing. Here is your must do on Bourbon:
• Tropical Isle Bar: Home of New Orleans most powerful drink the Hand Grenade. Served on the rocks or frozen in the classic in their specialty Hand Grenade cups this green delicious drink is the drink to have on Bourbon. Also, home to the Horny Gator and Tropical Itch.
• Fais Deaux Deaux: Famous for the Hurricane Fishbowl, this 64 oz drink is sweet and strong and keeps the street supplied with it’s to-go bar.
• Prohibition: Home to the ultimate to-go Huge Ass Beer, this bar serves up a 70 oz beer complete with its own yard cup and straw to sip up all the bubbles.
• Saints and Sinners: Owned by Channing Tatum himself, this old red-light burlesque hall is not only a bar, but a non-profit that helps charity organizations.
• Bourbon Street DAIQUIRIS: With a wall of assorted flavors, this bar is stocked with all the frozen daiquiris that’ll keep you cool through the Louisiana heat. Tip: You can order it with an extra shot!
*Note many places are CASH only on Bourbon Street!
Did someone say Brunch?
We all know the bride and her squad will want brunch to celebrate the weekend, but of course hair of the dog. These restaurants not only give you an Instagram worthy photo, but the food is incredible! A wise tip, make sure you make reservations prior as they are highly sought after.
Cafe Amelie:
Located in at the 150-year-old Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House on Royal Street in the French Quarter, this restaurant offers an ambiance you can only dream of with divine Louisiana food. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday, 11am-3pm.
Cavan:
A mansion built in 1883 in the Garden District, this restaurant will make you feel like you are dining in the 19th century with classic Coastal American dishes with local ingredients. Brunch offered Friday - Sunday, 10:30am-3pm.
Mr. B’s Bistro:
Nestled in the French Quarter, this restaurant delivers an upscale ambiance with mouth-watering dishes. Sunday features Jazz Brunch from 10:30am-2pm.
AND THERE YOU HAVE IT SO NOW GO GET DRUNK WITH YOUR BESTIES
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