Your Taylor Swift-inspired guide to New Orleans: events, eating, shopping

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As Swifties from all over gear up for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour at the end of October, New Orleans is rolling out the red carpet.

Here's a guide to make the most of your visit, from themed brunches to unique shopping experiences!

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Eat & drink From themed brunches to Swift's favorite spots, here's where you should eat during the Eras weekend:

– One of Taylor's favorite restaurants in Uptown New Orleans, offering the cocktail.

Bywater Bakery – Famous for making Taylor's birthday cake, this spot is a must-visit for baked goods.

St. James Cheese Company – Try their "Shimmer: A Swiftie Platter" for an extra special Swift-inspired dish.

- French-Japanese restaurant in the Bywater that served Swift dishes during her birthday trip.

Hyatt Centric French Quarter - Offering 11 Taylor-themed cocktails, such as the .

Cane & Table - Featuring the Seemingly Ranch Water and My Mind Is Alive cocktails.

New Orleans Creole Cookery - Featuring the

Ayu Bakehouse - Featuring the menu.

Get your perfect Eras outfit and accessories at these local New Orleans shops:

Fifi Mahony's – For wigs, glitter, and all things glam.

Funky Monkey - Vintage and eclectic clothing.

Buffalo Exchange - Second-hand quirky thrift shop.

Miss Claudia's - Creative and over-the-top costumes

Fleurty Girl – Your one-stop-shop for Taylor Swift tees, bags, and accessories.

Gimme NOLA – Find retro accessories and fun additions to your Eras costume.

Things to doExplore Frenchmen Street - Frenchmen Street between Esplanade Avenue and Royal Street Just a couple of blocks from R Bar, Frenchmen Street is the hub of New Orleans' live music scene. With brass bands, jazz, funk, and more, this street offers the full spectrum of the city's sounds. Don't miss the Frenchmen Street night market for local art, or consider getting a tattoo at Downtown Tattoo.

Visit The Skeleton House - 6000 St. Charles Ave. For a unique Halloween twist, visit the famed Skeleton House , which has gone Swiftie this year. It's a must-see for fans and one of the most Instagrammable spots in the city.

Go to the Audubon Zoo - 6500 Magazine St.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily The Audubon Zoo is home to rare wildlife like white alligators and Louisiana animals. In honor of the , the zoo will host friendship bracelet-making, photo ops, and Swiftie-themed experiences for all.

Visit the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium - 1 Canal Street; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Located at the base of Canal Street, the aquarium and insectarium offer a fantastic escape. Don't miss Bug Appétit for snacks made with insects or the butterfly garden with a view of the Mississippi River.

Live like Taylor Swift at Preservation Hall and Esplanade Studios On Dec. 10, 2022, Swift attended a show at Preservation Hall, the legendary French Quarter music venue. Known for traditional jazz, it holds only 100 patrons. On her birthday (Dec. 13, 2022), Swift recorded at Esplanade Studios and posted that she "wouldn't have it any other way."