by Daria Yermashkevich Have you run out of New Orleans date night ideas? No worries! You don’t have to search any further as we have a top-five of places and activities for the two of you. Would you like to relax and unwind? Or maybe, you want to have a great cultural experience. What about a VIP pub crawl? Or perhaps you want to try something truly adventurous. We have a place in mind. Just pick the spot and have an awesome and unforgettable date night in New Orleans.
1. DIY workshop
An unusual way to spend a date night in New Orleans is a private DIY workshop — just for the two of you. Crafting things together is not only relaxing, it helps you to build a stronger bond, release your creativity and have a lot of fun. You can choose your project and whether you want to craft it individually or in a team. Though you will have guidance and all the materials, you can also apply your imagination and make your own masterpiece. The thing you create together with your sweetheart will remind you about this wonderful date and will become a nice addition to your home decor.
Good for: Couples, art lovers
Address: 10717 Chef Menteur Hwy Ste 4 New Orleans, LA 70127
Phone: (504) 313-4022
Website: restorationnationdiy.com
2. Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
Do you like horror and spooky stuff? Instead of watching a horror film at home, go on a real adventure, a night walking tour around the haunted places of New Orleans. New Orleans is infamous for some pages of its spine-chilling past, like voodoo, vampires, ghosts, and witches. During a walking tour, you will learn more about the folklore and history of the city and hear the stories about the LaLaurie House, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, and the strange things it used to sell. Prepare for an unusual date night in New Orleans!
Good for: Couples, adventurers, horror fans
Working hours: Sun – Sat 9:00 AM – 8:15 PM
Phone: +1 504-454-3939
Website: witchesbrewtours.com
3. VIP Bar & Club Crawl
What about a pub crawl as one of your New Orleans date night ideas? You can order a VIP bar tour, and get VIP entry to every bar you will visit. Just imagine how you will pass by all the people in the queue and get a free drink. What a VIP experience? You will check out a range of top New Orleans bars, and get really valuable recommendations and free alcohol. So, if you want to explore the best pubs of New Orleans and have a lot of fun, go on a pub crawl! Check out private tours to make your experience more personal and intimate.
Good for: Couples, pub-crawlers, adventurers
Address: 1130 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Phone: +1 504.338.5390
Website: crawlneworleans.com
4. Preservation Hall
If you like traditional New Orleans jazz, don’t miss the Preservation Hall. You will have a very relaxing, intimate, and cultural date night in New Orleans listening to live music. The place hosts jazz concerts almost every night. For a date, it is better to buy advance tickets and sit as closely to the band as possible. This will be a truly delightful and soul-filling experience for you and your bae.
Good for: Couples, melomane
Address: 726 St. Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116-3182
Phone: +1 504-522-2841
Website: www.preservationhall.com
5. Saenger Theatre
What about a cultural date night in New Orleans? The Saenger theatre has everything to give you a perfect date experience. The building itself is very beautiful, stylized with ornate art deco architecture, and reminds of the days gone by. There are ceiling lights that look like the night’s sky. The acoustics are wonderful and the seats are comfortable. If you get hungry, check out the bar, the snacks and cocktails are quite varied and tasty.
Good for: Couples, theatre lovers
Address: 1111 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, 70112
Phone: 504.525.1052
Website: www.saengernola.com
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Now, your choice of New Orleans date night ideas is a bit wider. And what is your favorite place for date nights? Feel free to share in the comments.
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