Take the stage at the New Orleans Cats Meow karaoke bar, where you can choose from hundreds of songs to serenade the crowd with. The karaoke attraction opened in 1989 in the French Quarter and has been named "the best karaoke bar in the world." The famed bar has been visited by celebrities like Brooks and Dunn, Depeche Mode, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Bill Gates, and many others.
Take a tour of the Haunted Mortuary - if you dare. The mansion was built in 1872 and served as a funeral home for many years, performing over 20,000 funerals. Through extensive investigations with sophisticated EVP technology and tools, it has been proven that the property is haunted. Stop by the Haunted Mortuary, you could be the next visitor to hear something strange, see an apparition or feel the cold presence of something from beyond.
Join in the city's three annual celebrations by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Attend any one or all they have to offer at French Quarter Fest, Satchmo Summerfest, and Holidays New Orleans Style celebrations. Enjoy the fun, food and free music from New Orleans local-based bands.
Explore the swampland with Cajun Encounters on their Honey Island Swamp Tours. The tour takes place on a 24-passenger boat that lets tour patrons get up close and personal with the wildlife that inhabits the swamp. Keep your eyes open for alligators, raccoons, owls, wild boars, nutria, snakes, turtles, birds, bears and more.