Benson Field at Yulman StadiumNew Orleans, Louisiana

Prime Uptown spot directly across from the stadium, popular with the older alumni crowd.

A Tulane tradition. Expect it to be packed with green-clad fans hours before kickoff.

Legendary Uptown college bar with draft beers, pub snacks, and plenty of TVs.

A bit more 'student-heavy' than Robert's but essential for the full Tulane experience.

The quintessential Tulane undergraduate bar, known for its high energy and late hours.

Great for younger fans or those looking for a very lively (and loud) atmosphere.

Highly-rated Mexican spot known for small-batch, made-from-scratch entrees.

The taco salads and nachos are great for a quick, filling gameday meal.

Casual Southern spot specializing in catfish and pimento cheese.

Perfect for a post-game meal on the vibrant Freret Street corridor.

Fun, colorful spot serving gourmet hot dogs and sausages with creative toppings.

Extremely family-friendly and offers plenty of unique sausage options.

The closest hotel to Yulman Stadium, located in the heart of Uptown.

Book early; this is the go-to spot for visiting fans and parents.

Reliable chain option located on the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar line.

Take the streetcar to campus for an iconic New Orleans experience.

A bustling strip of local shops, bars, and restaurants popular with the Green Wave community.

Great for a stroll before or after the game to soak up the Uptown vibe.

A sprawling 350-acre urban park bordering Tulane's campus, featuring centuries-old live oaks, a scenic 1.8-mile lagoon path, picnic shelters, and the iconic 'The Fly' riverside overlook along the Mississippi River.

Walk or bike to the Fly at the park's riverside end for sweeping views of the Mississippi and passing cargo ships — a classic New Orleans experience that costs nothing.

One of the top-rated zoos in the country, set inside Audubon Park and home to white alligators, Louisiana swamp habitat, and animals from six continents across 58 beautifully landscaped acres.

Tickets are $25–$40 depending on age and day; purchase online in advance to skip the gate line. Currently open daily 10 AM–5 PM through September 7, 2026 (summer season); Tuesday–Wednesday closures resume September 8, 2026. Last entry 4:30 PM.

Louisiana's oldest fine arts museum, housed in a 1911 Beaux-Arts landmark inside City Park and home to a permanent collection spanning 5,000 years of art across 40,000 works.

Louisiana residents get free admission on Wednesdays (courtesy of The Helis Foundation). Closed Mondays. Budget extra time to stroll the adjacent Besthoff Sculpture Garden — it's free, outdoors, and open daily.

A free 11-acre outdoor sculpture garden adjacent to NOMA in City Park, featuring more than 90 world-class sculptures set among lagoons, live oaks, magnolias, and Spanish moss.

Open daily 10 AM–6 PM (summer, April–September); 10 AM–5 PM (October–March). Free, no reservation required. Combine with a NOMA visit to make the most of a single trip to City Park.