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The Saints, LSU, and Tulane aren't playing this week: What do we do?

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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I cant remember this ever happening before. Perhaps it has, but it’s been a long time. Who Dat Nation can stomach an NFL bye week but no local college football too? So how does one cope with no football this week in New Orleans. Actually, there’s a variety of choices that a person can choose right here in the “Big Easy.” Here are just a few ideas.

Next: Eat Some Grub

NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 19: Matthew Guay shucks oysters at French Market Restaurant April 19, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The oyster industry has been crippled by the BP oil spill. French Market Restaurant was unable to obtain oysters for more than a month following the spill. April 20th marks the one-year anniversary of the spill, the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

There is no other favorite hobby of mine to do then eat. New Orleans is the city of gluttony when it comes to food. My personal favorite is oysters. I’m talking raw oysters, grilled, fried, oyster dressing, oyster rockefella, raw, oyster po boys, and shrimp and oyster platters. I know my friend Bubba is more of a shrimp guy.

There’s plenty of shrimp plates here too along with gumbo, jambalaya, soft shell crabs, and much much more. Eating is a way of life here. If you move here with a 32″ waist. You might wanna buy a few pairs of pants with a 36″ waist for stand by.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 9, 2016: Revelers pack Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras day on February 9, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras in French, is a celebration traditionally held before the observance of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Christian Lenten season. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

So another New Orleans tradition is calling up a few of your closest friends and indulging in the best of the beverages that include all kinds. There’s the well known “Hand Grenade” and the world famous “Hurricanes” that many tourists usually hit while they visit.

Locals also like to partake in various social gatherings that can include some fancy martinis or maybe a Bloody Mary for breakfast at 7 a.m. The idea of toasting Mimosas with your scrambled eggs may seem a little odd anywhere else. Here it’s just another day in New Orleans. Of course, us Who Dats advocate for responsible drinking. So don’t be one of those people that spill your drink please…

NEW ORLEANS – FEBRUARY 16: Costumed revelers walk through the French Quarter during Mardi Gras day on February 16, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The annual Mardi Gras celebration ends at midnight, when the Catholic Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. (Photo by Patrick Semansky/Getty Images)

While this is somewhat hard to believe, New Orleans people don’t just wear costumes only at Mardi Gras. While I can’t guarantee you’ll see a grown man wearing a crawfish outfit, I can bet that the entertainment sitting on a corner can be a hoot. There is no way of really explaining this until you come on down here. But trust me, people watching just never gets old.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – APRIL 28: Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers performs during the 2013 New Orleans Jazz

The sound of music will captivate you here. It doesn’t matter how old you are. It doesn’t matter even if you like music. The sounds here will get you to move. Some of the best music here can be found on every street corner literally. If you don’t believe me then watch this!

Next: Take In The Beauty

St. Charles Avenue streetcar, New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by: Education Images/UIG via Getty Images)

New Orleans is the prettiest thing your eyes will ever see. From the beautiful oak trees to the historic houses around town, the sights are simply breathtaking. Take a walk down a neighborhood, and you’ll fall in love. Walking through this picturesque place will simply capture your soul. Add the people to these pictures, and you’ve got a mix of splendor with decadence that one can only dream about.