One Day at Zip NOLA: A Magical Swamp-to-City Adventure
Morning: Fuel Up and Get Ready to Fly
Start your morning like a true local — with beignets and café au lait at Café Beignet on Royal Street or a leisurely Southern brunch at The Court of Two Sisters.
Then, set your GPS for LaPlace, about 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans, and prepare for your adventure at Zip NOLA — the world’s only swamp zipline course.
💡 Insider Tip:
Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in and orientation. The course includes five ziplines, two sky bridges, and a spiral tree staircase, weaving through the Maurepas Swamp. Expect breathtaking views of the cypress canopy — and maybe a glimpse of alligators, turtles, and herons below.
Why We Love It:
Zip NOLA blends adrenaline and serenity. It’s eco-adventure at its most magical — the perfect mix of wild energy and peaceful beauty.
📍 Location: 301 Peavine Rd, LaPlace, LA
⏰ Duration: ~1–1.5 hours
💰 Tickets: Book your spot at Zip NOLA →
Midday: Cajun Lunch with a View
After your morning adventure, stop at Frenier Landing Restaurant & Oyster Bar — a lakefront gem serving authentic Cajun cuisine and ice-cold Abita beer.
Try the blackened redfish platter, fried green tomatoes, or a hearty seafood gumbo as you take in waterfront views and recap your flight through the swamp.
Frenier Landing Restaurant
If you’re craving more time on the water, book a swamp or airboat tour nearby to see the bayou up close — a slower, cinematic look at Louisiana’s wild side.
Afternoon: Back to the Big Easy
Head back to New Orleans and let the pace slow down.
☕ Grab an iced coffee from French Truck Coffee or HiVolt, then wander through City Park, Magazine Street, or the Garden District for art galleries, boutique shopping, and shaded oak paths.
Prefer culture? Visit the National WWII Museum — consistently ranked one of the top museums in the country — or treat yourself to a spa appointment at The Ritz-Carlton Spa for an afternoon of rejuvenation.
Evening: Jazz, Dining & Nightcap
As the sun dips behind the skyline, order cocktails at Hot Tin, one of New Orleans’ most iconic rooftop bars.
Then choose your perfect dinner experience:
Compère Lapin — Caribbean-Creole chic.
GW Fins — elevated seafood and seasonal menus.
Muriel’s Jackson Square — refined NOLA charm with a touch of the mystical.
Wrap up your day with live jazz on Frenchmen Street, where the brass bands play under string lights and every note feels like a heartbeat of the city.
Make It Yours
Whether you came for thrill, romance, or curiosity, this one-day “Zip NOLA” itinerary delivers the perfect blend of nature, flavor, and rhythm.
It’s the kind of day that feels effortlessly magical — part wild, part refined, and entirely unforgettable.
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