Destination Showdown: New Orleans vs. Las Vegas

It's the heavyweight vs. the underdog as Las Vegas and New Orleans battle it out for the national title of Best Party City. The locations go head-to-head in 3 rounds as our experts weigh in.

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It's the heavyweight vs. the underdog as Las Vegas and New Orleans battle it out for the national title of Best Party City. The locations go head-to-head in 3 rounds as our experts weigh in on the fight.

Round 1: Where to Eat	Round 1: Where to Eat
Arnaud’s 813 Rue Bienville, New Orleans, LA 70112 Located just off Bourbon Street, Arnaud’s is famous for its classic Creole cuisine and stellar service, all in beautifully restored, turn-of-the-century dining rooms.	Simon at Palms Place  4381 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV 89103 At Simon Restaurant, celebrated chef Kerry Simon has created an inventive menu that features the freshest seasonal items and quality organic ingredients.
Antoine’s 713 Rue Saint Louis, New Orleans, LA 70130 The wonderfully old-fashioned Antoine’s Restaurant has been serving up French-Creole cuisine since it opened in 1840.	Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare at Wynn 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 James Beard Award-winning chef Paul Bartolotta’s Ristorante Di Mare features fresh Mediterranean seafood in a luxurious, romantic setting.
Acme Oyster House 724 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Acme Oyster House opened its doors in 1910 and has been proudly serving up the best oysters in town ever since!	Tacos and Tequila 3900 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Throw back a margarita at this trendy Mexican-inspired eatery, located in the lobby of the Luxor Hotel and Casino.
Johnny's Po-Boys 511 St. Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130 For a true taste of New Orleans, stop by Johnny’s Po-Boys, the oldest family-owned po’ boy restaurant in the city.

Round 2: Where to Stay	Round 2: Where to Stay
The Hotel Monteleone -- FJ Suite 214 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130 This landmark is a member of the Historic Hotels of America. The 600 rooms don’t show their age, though; all the rooms and suites are newly renovated. Be sure to have a cocktail at the hotel’s (slowly) spinning Carousel Bar.	Palms Hotel and Casino 4321 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103 For a serious dose of Vegas luxury, book the Hugh Hefner Villa at the Palms. The 9,000-square-feet of amenities will cost you, though … around $40,000 per night.
Hotel Royal 1006 Rue Royal, New Orleans, LA 70116 Part of the French Quarter Hotel Group, the Hotel Royal is housed in a converted 1827 Creole townhouse, just one block from Bourbon Street.	Rumor 455 E Harmon Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169 One of Las Vegas’s newest all-suite boutique hotels, Rumor has 150 rooms and one of Vegas’ coolest pools.

Round 3: What to Do	Round 3: What to Do
Rock 'n' Bowl 3016 South Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 Visit this bowling alley for excellent live music and food.	O at the Bellagio 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 While in Vegas, try to score tickets to the “O” show at the Bellagio, an aquatic Cirque du Soleil performance where acrobats, synchronized swimmers and divers perform in, on and above water.
Pat O’ Brien's  718 St. Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116 Stop by Pat O’s for a taste of its signature drink, the Hurricane!	The Richard Petty Experience 6975 Speedway Blvd Unit D-106, Las Vegas, NV 89115 Test your skills behind the wheel by riding -- with a professional race driver -- in a 600-horsepower NASCAR race car.
	Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower 2000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104 Visit the Stratosphere for some of the most outrageous thrill rides on the planet -- located on top of the 1,000-foot-high hotel.

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