Experience the Best of New Orleans
Brought to You by the ACRP Gulf States Chapter
We are grateful to the ACRP Gulf States Chapter for their incredible hospitality and support in bringing ACRP 2025 to New Orleans! Their passionate members have curated a list of must-visit spots for food, music, and more, along with a New Orleans-themed playlist to get you in the spirit. Make sure to stop by their welcome table near registration for fun giveaways and to learn more about upcoming chapter activities.
Where to GEAUX in New Orleans
Must-Try Food & Drinks
Café du Monde - Famous for Café au Lait and Beignets (800 Decatur St)
Irene’s - Classic New Orleans Italian cuisine (529 Bienville St)
Napolean House - Enjoy gumbo, jambalaya, muffuletta, and more (500 Chartres St)
Johnny’s Po-Boys - Iconic po-boy sandwiches (511 St. Louis St)
Crescent City Brewhouse - The French Quarter’s first microbrewery, with live jazz (527 Decatur St)
Pat O’Brien’s - Try the famous Hurricane (718 St. Peter)
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar - New Orleans’ most historic bar, dating back to 1772 (941 Bourbon St)
Additional Restaurant Recommendations
Bayona (430 Dauphine St)
Red Fish Grill (115 Bourbon St)
Luke (333 St Charles Ave)
Copper Vine (1001 Poydras St)
Maypop Restaurant (611 O'Keefe Ave)
Johnny Sanchez (930 Poydras St Suite 101)
Compere Lapin (535 Tchoupitoulas St)
Muriel’s (801 Chartres St)
Chemin a la Mer (2 Canal St)
Atchafalaya (901 Louisiana Ave)
Saffron NOLA (4128 Magazine St)
Brennens (417 Royal St)
Herbsaint (701 St Charles Ave)
Domenica (123 Baronne St)
Antoine’s (713 St Louis St)
Galatoire’s (209 Bourbon St)
Arnaud’s (813 Bienville St)
Restaurant Revolution (777 Bienville St)
Tujague’s (429 Decatur St)
Peche Seafood Grill (800 Magazine St)
Doris Metropolitan New Orleans (620 Chartres St)
The Pelican Club (312 Exchange Pl)
Central Grocery & Deli (923 Decatur St)
Must-Hear Music
Jazz Fest After Hours - Catch live music at various venues across NOLA
Preservation Hall - Experience authentic traditional jazz
The Spotted Cat - A classic NOLA jazz club experience
Snug Harbor - Enjoy performances by local jazz legends
Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub - Nightly live jazz in an intimate setting
Must-Do Experiences
VueOrleans - Observation deck and cultural exhibit with 360-degree panoramic views
French Market - Shop at America’s oldest public market or try alligator on a stick
VooDoo Authentica - Voodoo dolls, potions, candles, and psychic readings.
Jackson Square - Street performers and a visit to St. Louis Cathedral-Basilica.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park - Free French Quarter History Talks and Jazz Concerts.
Tour St. Louis Cemetery - Discover legends and lore
The Presbytere Museum - Mardi Gras history and Hurricane Katrina exhibits
Historic Algiers Point - Ferry across the Mississippi for a scenic stroll
Steamboat Natchez - Sunset views at Woldenberg Park or river cruises