The Alligator Knows What You're Looking For.
Something ancient stirs beneath the oak-canopied streets of Magazine. A tarot card left in a coffee cup. A charcuterie board arranged like a ritual. Five stops. Five secrets. One reward waiting at the end.
Follow in order · Each stop reveals the next clue
3318 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
"Your journey begins where the coffee is dark and the mornings are slow. Order something warm. Look for the card tucked beneath the cup — it knows what you seek before you do."
Magazine St & Harmony St, New Orleans, LA
"The oaks on this block are older than the city's memory. Stand beneath the largest one and face the river. Count the iron fence posts between the two oldest trees. That number is your key."
Magazine St between Felicity & Polymnia, New Orleans, LA
"Among the antique shops of Magazine Street, one window holds an object that doesn't belong to this century. Find it. Describe it. The Hermit has been waiting for someone to notice."
Magazine St & Toledano St, New Orleans, LA
"Every crossroads in New Orleans is a deal waiting to be made. Stand at this corner at the exact moment the streetcar passes. If you're lucky, the Wheel turns in your favor. If not — try again."
3316 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
"The final card is The World — and your world ends here, at the place where food becomes art. Show your completed passport to claim your reward. The alligator has been watching you the whole time."
Complete all 5 stops and show your digital passport at NOLA Boards to unlock your reward: 10% off the exclusive NOLA Boards gift basket, plus the right to order the Magazine Street Mystery exclusive drink at Lower Coast Coffee Company.
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