25 Best Things to Do in New Orleans

"Catching a show at the Spotted Cat Music Club on Frenchman Street is recommended as a way to soak in local music—the write-up emphasizes that music is the heart and soul of New Orleans and suggests the club as a relaxed live-music stop." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines