Hidden gems: places in New Orleans

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New Orleans. Ratings are based from 463 places in the city.

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SaltWater Therapy Charters
Fishing charter
👍👍 Captain Eric is top notch! If you are looking for a great fishing experience while in New Orleans, contact Eric. He knows the waters like the back of his hand.
5.00 (146 reviews)
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National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos
Museum
👍👍 Very beautiful and religious place. A sacred place where blessed Seelos lived and died and ministered to his congregation. His remains are here please pray that he is canonized soon. St. Mary's Assumption Church is not to be missed with it's magnificent stain glass windows and hand carved statues.
5.00 (127 reviews)
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F45 Training Garden District
Gym
👍👍 I am so thankful that I found F45 Garden District. I have tried other gyms and personal trainers and nothing quite made me excited to go to the gym until I found F45 Garden District. I became a member 3 weeks ago and had am so glad that I joined. I was nervous but the owners and trainers are so amaz...
5.00 (109 reviews)
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Hoodoo Central, LLC + House of the Divine Prince
Psychic
👍👍 Yesterday, I had the pleasure of getting a reading from The Divine Prince. When I scheduled my appointment, I wasn't nervous until closer to my appointment. But once my consultation began, there was a sense of calmness. Not only did The Divine Prince confirm some things for me, he also confirmed som...
5.00 (105 reviews)
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Fit Therapy
Fitness center
👍👍 Fit Therapy is an amazing gym with an amazing focus. So far, Glute Therapy with both Matt and Emile were great. I was given an extensive overview with each class before the class began, which was very helpful. I was also assisted during the class at many different stations making sure my form and po...
5.00 (89 reviews)
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Krewe Fitness
Gym
👍👍 I've been a loyal member of Krewe for several years now, and I can't say enough good things about it. The sense of community here is incredible, and the workouts are always challenging and rewarding. The trainers are top-notch, and the positive atmosphere keeps me motivated to push my limits. If you...
5.00 (72 reviews)
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NOLABJJ
Jujitsu school
👍👍 Visited this gym while in town. They were very welcoming. The team is really nice. I watched some of there in house tournament which was pretty cool.
5.00 (65 reviews)
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Obeah Guesthouse
Bed & breakfast
👍👍 I recently had the pleasure of staying at Obeah House during my recent trip to New Orleans. Man-oh-man, did it exceed all my expectations and more. Let me first say, the ambiance was enchanting. The cleanliness and perfectly styled decor, truly made this home feel like your home away from home. Lyle...
5.00 (58 reviews)
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Mid City MMA
Martial arts school
😐 They don't let visitors do drop-ins on sparring day...that's cool. But they also don't answer phones or social media so I could find out then instead of showing up and being turned away. Based my Friday itinerary around a potential visit.
5.00 (54 reviews)
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Urban Roast
Coffee shop
👍👍 This is a very nice coffeeshop for the serene atmosphere and interesting decor. I loved waiting here with a latte while a few blocks away my car was being serviced. I highly recommend it. I didn't eat anything so couldn't honestly rate the food but I look forward to eating here on my next visit Bonu...
5.00 (50 reviews)
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Cafe Fleur de Lis
Breakfast restaurant
👍👍 Get the house binets!! Also highly recommend the Benedict’s. We had the florentine and fried oysters. Both were fantastic, the creamed spinach and buttery biscuits really made these dishes. The grits were buttery and cheesy and absolutely amazing. Polo our server did an excellent job checking in on...
5.00 (48 reviews)
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The Barre Code - Lakeview
Gym
5.00 (47 reviews)
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Jean Lafitte Trading Company
Clothing store
👍👍 I was walking down Exchange Place Alley and this shop caught my eye. Unfortunately this was Tuesday and they were not open. I looked through the windows (hope no one minds) and saw a wide and varied array of pirate items and more for sale. I loved the decor and combined with the positive reviews I h...
5.00 (47 reviews)
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Travelers New Orleans
Hotel
👍👍 This is by far the BEST hotel experience I have ever had! I spent most of a month at Travelers and the experience could not have been better. Let me start with the building which is perfectly located in a awesome area with a ton of stuff within a short walk. Bars, restaurants, and shops all within 5...
5.00 (47 reviews)
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The Great American Alligator Museum
Museum
👍👍 The description of this place reads coming soon! Be warned though because they are indeed open! I have been stalking this place for some time now, and thru various social media sites I noticed they were open! My dream is coming true, in this one case. I packed up my gnome and ran over here. Admissio...
5.00 (42 reviews)
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City Surf Fitness New Orleans
Gym
👍👍 I have never been one to like group workout classes, but City Surf has changed that for me! Provides a great but also fun workout. These classes put every muscle to work (some you didn’t even know you had)! Great workout, upbeat/fun classes, highly recommend!!
5.00 (41 reviews)
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Dauphine House B & B
Bed & breakfast
This 1860 home offers 2 rooms with private baths, fridges & microwaves, plus free Wi-Fi.
5.00 (41 reviews)
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Walking With The Gay Ghosts of New Orleans
Tourist attraction
5.00 (40 reviews)
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Orleans Place
Apartment building
👍👍 Very clean and quiet. The staff is amazing and helpful. I believe the guy I spoke with was Chris? He answered all my questions. Definitely recommend
5.00 (33 reviews)
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Antebellum Guest House
Guest house
👍👍 Have you ever heard the phrase "Best Kept Secret"? Beyond any doubt, the Antebellum Guest House is NOLA's best kept secret. I have never stayed at any accommodation where I felt such an overwhelming sense that the proprietor wanted me to enjoy my stay and would move heaven and earth to make it so....
5.00 (31 reviews)
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