Visiting the US? Here's why New Orleans is the perfect girl's getaway

If you are visiting the United States of America there is a lot to do and that may often get overwhelming but it doesnt have to be especially if you know what you want to doIf you are planning a girlsrsquo getaway then there is a lot to do in New Orleans From exploring the French Quarter and shopping along Magazine Street to discovering the cityrsquos neighborhoods food and live music herersquos how to make the most of 72 hours in New OrleansDay 1Kick off your girlsrsquo weekend in true New Orleans fashion and grab an early breakfast at Cafeacute du Monde for their pillowy soft powdered sugarcovered beignets and a hot or iced cafeacute au lait From here walk through the French Quarter and explore Jackson Square and St Louis Cathedral Galleryhop on Royal Street or pick out a few souvenirs at the French MarketAfter yoursquove worked up an appetite head to The Rum House for lunch Enjoy a selection of tacos and Caribbean food alongside signature cocktails In the afternoon explore the cityrsquos culture and the neighbourhood before heading to Sazerac House a stateoftheart museum dedicated to the Sazerac cocktail Admission is free the experience includes cocktail tasting making it a fun stop for anyone interested in New Orleansrsquo legendary cocktail cultureFor dinner head to New Orleansrsquo centuriesold restaurants like Antoinersquos Galatoirersquos or Arnaudrsquos Yoursquoll get more than a great Creole meal ndash yoursquoll get a history lesson End your night with Drip Affogato Bar which is a great spot for coffeemeetsice cream nearbyDay 2The next day venture outside of the French Quarter and into the Garden District and Uptown for architecture food and shopping Grab breakfast at Surreyrsquos Cafeacute amp Juice Bar or Bearcat Cafeacute or if yoursquore in the mood for brunch try AtchafalayaNext take a ride on the streetcar along St Charles Avenue passing grand mansions and beautiful historic buildings beneath a canopy of oak trees You can also book a tour of the Garden District on foot bike scooter or busAs the evening approaches its time to find a local cocktail spot luxury cocktail experiences are a must when visiting the city Begin at the Peacock Room in the newly renovated Kimpton Hotel Fontenot where their dreamy bar program will have you sipping on expertly crafted cocktails If youre lucky enough to be there on a Thursday evening you can also catch Da Lovebirds a musical duo featuring the Songbird of New Orleans Robin BarnesFor a fun addition to your girlsrsquo trip start with a Burlesque workshop at Trixies Burlesque Boutique in the French Quarter Learn the art of burlesque from local performers and take home some costume pieces to embrace your playful sideKeep the evening going with a night of dancing Whether youre hitting up Vintage Rock Club Ascendance HerHaus or GrrlSpot youll find a space to dance the night away and let loose with your bestiesAfter dinner end your day at Woldenberg Park and catch a breeze off Mississippi Watch the steamboats pass by as you wind down after a lively evening in the cityDay 3Spend your final day exploring New Orleans historic neighbourhoods starting with Tremeacute New Orleansrsquo oldest historically Black neighbourhood Enjoy breakfast at Backatown Coffee Parlour followed by a visit to the Backstreet Cultural Museum which showcases vibrant Mardi Gras Indian suits and the traditions surrounding themEnjoy the natural wonders of New Orleans which include several public parks and green spaces New Orleans City Park is the largest among them with hundreds of live oak trees providing the perfect picnic shadeFor traditional New Orleans food enjoy red beans and fried chicken at Neyowrsquos Creole Cafeacute For a delicious brunch of Spanish tapas enjoy Lolarsquos on Esplanade Avenue Both are within walking distance of City ParkAudubon Park is another great spot for picnicking and therersquos even a place called Picnic Provisions amp Whiskey right around the corner that provides picnic essentials like fried chicken coleslaw and browniesFor dinner choose Italian cuisine at San Lorenzo or CajunCreole dishes at Brigtsenrsquos or Commanderrsquos Palace or head to Boucherie for its New Orleansinspired dishes and musttry Krispy Kreme Bread PuddingThree days in New Orleans may not be enough to see it all but between good food great music cocktails shopping and time spent exploring the city together yoursquoll leave with plenty of memories to take home