Guidebook for New Orleans

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Guidebook for New Orleans

Food

Great places to eat around town, for all tastes and budgets. I have personally tried all of these places.
Hip neighborhood spot for homemade breakfast and brunch offerings served out of a converted old laundromat. Outdoor seating only so go on a nice day. Limited menu during the summer months.
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Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois St
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Hip neighborhood spot for homemade breakfast and brunch offerings served out of a converted old laundromat. Outdoor seating only so go on a nice day. Limited menu during the summer months.
Home of America's best fried chicken! This is an iconic neighborhood spot. Their name has really gotten out, so expect long lines of tourists waiting to get in.
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres Street
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Home of America's best fried chicken! This is an iconic neighborhood spot. Their name has really gotten out, so expect long lines of tourists waiting to get in.
Small French Quarter convenience store with a food counter in back preparing delicious, affordable, and plentiful plate meals and sandwiches. The bread pudding here is not to be missed! No seating but grab a seat on the curb or take your food to enjoy on the river. Open 24 hours. Cash only.
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Verti Marte
1201 Royal St
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Small French Quarter convenience store with a food counter in back preparing delicious, affordable, and plentiful plate meals and sandwiches. The bread pudding here is not to be missed! No seating but grab a seat on the curb or take your food to enjoy on the river. Open 24 hours. Cash only.
Fantastic Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate setting off beautiful Esplanade Ave. Order "The Feast" and you will not be disappointed. Vegetarian and vegan friendly options. No reservations, but you can grab a beer at the supermarket next door to enjoy outside while you wait for your table.
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1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon St
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Fantastic Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate setting off beautiful Esplanade Ave. Order "The Feast" and you will not be disappointed. Vegetarian and vegan friendly options. No reservations, but you can grab a beer at the supermarket next door to enjoy outside while you wait for your table.
Well-know institution serving classic New Orleans po-boys. Worth a visit if you've never had one before! Plenty of seating, or take it over to Bayou St John a block over for a picnic.
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan Ave
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Well-know institution serving classic New Orleans po-boys. Worth a visit if you've never had one before! Plenty of seating, or take it over to Bayou St John a block over for a picnic.
Fantastic po-boy shop served from a window in the back of a dive bar (Erin Rose). These aren't your typical po-boys, and they get really creative with what they put inside.
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Killer Poboys at Erin Rose
811 Conti St
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Fantastic po-boy shop served from a window in the back of a dive bar (Erin Rose). These aren't your typical po-boys, and they get really creative with what they put inside.
Standalone location of the famous Killer PoBoys in the back of Erin Rose bar. Creative takes on New Orleans' quintessential sandwich.
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Killer PoBoys
219 Dauphine St
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Standalone location of the famous Killer PoBoys in the back of Erin Rose bar. Creative takes on New Orleans' quintessential sandwich.
My favorite restaurant in the city. Creative, contemporary takes on southern cuisine, served in a friendly and unpretentious setting. I highly recommend the blind tasting menu. It's great for special occasions or if you just want a meal that will totally blow you away. If you're looking for something more budget friendly, head there for brunch and order some family-style fried chicken! Reservations always recommended.
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Coquette
2800 Magazine St
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My favorite restaurant in the city. Creative, contemporary takes on southern cuisine, served in a friendly and unpretentious setting. I highly recommend the blind tasting menu. It's great for special occasions or if you just want a meal that will totally blow you away. If you're looking for something more budget friendly, head there for brunch and order some family-style fried chicken! Reservations always recommended.
Quintessential New Orleans dining experience and an institution in the city's restaurant scene for many many years. While their dinner menu is definitely pricey, head there for brunch or lunch to get a real taste of refined creole cooking at a good price. During weekday lunch they serve 25 cent martinis too! Reservations always recommended. And dress up for this one, no shorts allowed.
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave
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Quintessential New Orleans dining experience and an institution in the city's restaurant scene for many many years. While their dinner menu is definitely pricey, head there for brunch or lunch to get a real taste of refined creole cooking at a good price. During weekday lunch they serve 25 cent martinis too! Reservations always recommended. And dress up for this one, no shorts allowed.
If you're downtown and need a pick me up, this is a great spot to grab a cup of coffee! They have a simple, focused menu and are expert in preparing all their drinks. One of the best pour-overs in the city too! Be warned that they have recently raised their prices to what I would consider a bit unreasonable, but if you don't mind paying for a quality cup of coffee you're in good hands.
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Revelator Coffee Company
3700 Orleans Ave
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If you're downtown and need a pick me up, this is a great spot to grab a cup of coffee! They have a simple, focused menu and are expert in preparing all their drinks. One of the best pour-overs in the city too! Be warned that they have recently raised their prices to what I would consider a bit unreasonable, but if you don't mind paying for a quality cup of coffee you're in good hands.
Quirky eatery serving up Southeast Asian grilled food. The owners frequently travel abroad for new recipes and inspirations, so you know you're getting an authentic taste of the world. During lunch they offer counter service, and at night they offer table service.
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Marjie's Grill
320 S Broad St
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Quirky eatery serving up Southeast Asian grilled food. The owners frequently travel abroad for new recipes and inspirations, so you know you're getting an authentic taste of the world. During lunch they offer counter service, and at night they offer table service.
Part convenience store part restaurant, Cleo's is one of your best bets for late night eats after a night of fun in the French Quarter/downtown. If you're unsure what to get, I highly recommend the eggplant platter, garlicky and delicious! They also have a huge selection of non-alcoholic beverages, with some really surprising flavors (buffalo chicken soda anyone ?!?). Open 24 hours. BYOB.
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Cleo's
940 Canal St
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Part convenience store part restaurant, Cleo's is one of your best bets for late night eats after a night of fun in the French Quarter/downtown. If you're unsure what to get, I highly recommend the eggplant platter, garlicky and delicious! They also have a huge selection of non-alcoholic beverages, with some really surprising flavors (buffalo chicken soda anyone ?!?). Open 24 hours. BYOB.
The pizza here is... well delicious. They are well known around town for their New York-style pies, and many locals will tell you it's your best bet if you're craving some pizza.
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Pizza Delicious
617 Piety St
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The pizza here is... well delicious. They are well known around town for their New York-style pies, and many locals will tell you it's your best bet if you're craving some pizza.
If you're looking for a delicious, filling burrito look no further than Filipe's in Mid-City. I always go for the super burrito, and they make a delicious al pastor. They also have locations in the French Quarter and Uptown.
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Felipe's Mexican Taqueria
6215 S Miro St
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If you're looking for a delicious, filling burrito look no further than Filipe's in Mid-City. I always go for the super burrito, and they make a delicious al pastor. They also have locations in the French Quarter and Uptown.
In a city spoiled for choice when it comes to delicious Vietnamese food, I find myself constantly back at Lilly's to get my fix. This is a great spot for a quick lunch or casual dinner, and the staff is very efficient and consistent. Everything on the menu is outstanding, but I'm particular to their pho, spicy Saigon spring rolls, and spicy tofu.
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Lilly's Café
1813 Magazine St
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In a city spoiled for choice when it comes to delicious Vietnamese food, I find myself constantly back at Lilly's to get my fix. This is a great spot for a quick lunch or casual dinner, and the staff is very efficient and consistent. Everything on the menu is outstanding, but I'm particular to their pho, spicy Saigon spring rolls, and spicy tofu.
New Orleans' BBQ scene has really come into its own in recent years, and there may be no better example of this thank Blue Oak. This place is the real deal (brisket lean or fatty, sliced or chopped), and beyond the expected fare you will sometimes find some creative offerings on the menu. Do NOT pass up on the Brussels sprouts!
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Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton Ave
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New Orleans' BBQ scene has really come into its own in recent years, and there may be no better example of this thank Blue Oak. This place is the real deal (brisket lean or fatty, sliced or chopped), and beyond the expected fare you will sometimes find some creative offerings on the menu. Do NOT pass up on the Brussels sprouts!
The Blind Pelican is pretty standard bar/restaurant fare, the REAL reason to go there is for the daily oyster special from 4-8pm. $3 for a dozen raw oysters -- and that is not a typo. The one "catch" is that you need to order and adult beverage for every dozen oysters to get the deal. But you were going to get a beer anyway, so enjoy! The restaurant is conveniently located right on the St Charles streetcar line, and I recommend getting there early for the oyster special.
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The Blind Pelican
1628 St Charles Ave
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The Blind Pelican is pretty standard bar/restaurant fare, the REAL reason to go there is for the daily oyster special from 4-8pm. $3 for a dozen raw oysters -- and that is not a typo. The one "catch" is that you need to order and adult beverage for every dozen oysters to get the deal. But you were going to get a beer anyway, so enjoy! The restaurant is conveniently located right on the St Charles streetcar line, and I recommend getting there early for the oyster special.
This place has recently exploded in popularity, even gaining lots of recognition on the national food scene. But it's not the fine dining restaurant you'd expect based on the accolades. Instead, they serve very playful takes on childhood comfort foods (yes they have a bologna sandwich). Worth a try if you're in the area for lunch.
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Turkey and the Wolf
739 Jackson Avenue
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This place has recently exploded in popularity, even gaining lots of recognition on the national food scene. But it's not the fine dining restaurant you'd expect based on the accolades. Instead, they serve very playful takes on childhood comfort foods (yes they have a bologna sandwich). Worth a try if you're in the area for lunch.
You've heard about Willie Mae's, but if you're looking for a much less touristy experience and equally delicious fried chicken check out Manchu Food Store. This is a neighborhood landmark and extremely popular with locals. There is no seating here (it's a convenience store with a kitchen), so your best bet is to take your order to nearby Armstrong Park or the French Quarter to enjoy an impromptu picnic.
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Manchu Food Store
1413 N Claiborne Ave
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You've heard about Willie Mae's, but if you're looking for a much less touristy experience and equally delicious fried chicken check out Manchu Food Store. This is a neighborhood landmark and extremely popular with locals. There is no seating here (it's a convenience store with a kitchen), so your best bet is to take your order to nearby Armstrong Park or the French Quarter to enjoy an impromptu picnic.
A timeless New Orleans dining experience. Upperline is an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant that gives you a true taste of New Orleans cuisine and hospitality. Their 3-course dinner is the way to go, and this is a great place to celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself to a damn good meal. The fish meunière is unparalleled. Reservations strongly recommended.
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Upperline
1413 Upperline St
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A timeless New Orleans dining experience. Upperline is an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant that gives you a true taste of New Orleans cuisine and hospitality. Their 3-course dinner is the way to go, and this is a great place to celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself to a damn good meal. The fish meunière is unparalleled. Reservations strongly recommended.
I don't recommend many places in the French Quarter because they're either tourist traps or just overpriced, but Dian Xin is a solid bet if you're wandering the Quarter looking for good Chinese food. I highly recommend the soup dumplings, and their menu has a huge variety of other offerings that is more "traditional" than your typical Chinese-American restaurant. Get their early to put your name on the wait list as this small restaurant fills up fast!
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Dian Xin
1218 Decatur St
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I don't recommend many places in the French Quarter because they're either tourist traps or just overpriced, but Dian Xin is a solid bet if you're wandering the Quarter looking for good Chinese food. I highly recommend the soup dumplings, and their menu has a huge variety of other offerings that is more "traditional" than your typical Chinese-American restaurant. Get their early to put your name on the wait list as this small restaurant fills up fast!
If you're looking for that "taste of New Orleans" look no further than Gabrielle Restaurant. This institution took a 10 year break after Hurricane Katrina before reopening nearby on Orleans Avenue. Their gumbo is consistently rated one of the best in the city. While it is a little more upscale, they offer a great value for the quality of food. A neighborhood gem.
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Gabrielle Restaurant
2441 Orleans Ave
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If you're looking for that "taste of New Orleans" look no further than Gabrielle Restaurant. This institution took a 10 year break after Hurricane Katrina before reopening nearby on Orleans Avenue. Their gumbo is consistently rated one of the best in the city. While it is a little more upscale, they offer a great value for the quality of food. A neighborhood gem.
If this is the first time you've heard of "Slavic Soul Food", do yourself a favor and get over to the Green Room. If you're indecisive, or just don't want to bother with the translations, try the Slavic Sampler. With reasonable prices, generous portions, and delicious food you really can't go wrong with this place. Highly recommended.
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The Green Room Kukhnya
1300 Saint Bernard Avenue
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If this is the first time you've heard of "Slavic Soul Food", do yourself a favor and get over to the Green Room. If you're indecisive, or just don't want to bother with the translations, try the Slavic Sampler. With reasonable prices, generous portions, and delicious food you really can't go wrong with this place. Highly recommended.
Lamara serves delicious coffee, teas, and breakfast and lunch items in a beautifully renovated, minimalist space. Great place for vegetarian and vegan options, and also convenient if you want to get some work done. Note that this place does NOT accept cash (only cards). A 10-15min walk from the apartment.
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LAMARA COFFEE & KITCHEN
1300 N Broad St
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Lamara serves delicious coffee, teas, and breakfast and lunch items in a beautifully renovated, minimalist space. Great place for vegetarian and vegan options, and also convenient if you want to get some work done. Note that this place does NOT accept cash (only cards). A 10-15min walk from the apartment.
If you find yourself in the Bywater neighborhood on a nice evening be sure to check Bacchanal. This all-outdoor-seating neighborhood spot feels like you're hanging out in a friends backyard. But don't let the casual atmosphere fool you as this place offers a wine program to rival any fine dining restaurant in the city. They frequently feature live music.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland Ave
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If you find yourself in the Bywater neighborhood on a nice evening be sure to check Bacchanal. This all-outdoor-seating neighborhood spot feels like you're hanging out in a friends backyard. But don't let the casual atmosphere fool you as this place offers a wine program to rival any fine dining restaurant in the city. They frequently feature live music.
New Orleans has developed an impressive vegan/vegetarian food scene over the years, but longtime stalwart Sneaky Pickle always ranks among the best. Aside from being a great vegan find, this place is downright delicious and affordable no matter what your diet. Try the mac & cheese.
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Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy St
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New Orleans has developed an impressive vegan/vegetarian food scene over the years, but longtime stalwart Sneaky Pickle always ranks among the best. Aside from being a great vegan find, this place is downright delicious and affordable no matter what your diet. Try the mac & cheese.
The Elysian Bar is housed in the magnificent Hotel Peter and Paul, a renovated and repurposed catholic church and school. It's worth stopping by this place just to see the building, as it's one of the finest property renovations in the city. While you're there, grab a coffee in the afternoon, a drink during "aperitif hour", or enjoy an excellent selection of well-composed dishes for lunch or dinner. Do not leave without seeing the gorgeous bar.
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The Elysian Bar
2317 Burgundy St
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The Elysian Bar is housed in the magnificent Hotel Peter and Paul, a renovated and repurposed catholic church and school. It's worth stopping by this place just to see the building, as it's one of the finest property renovations in the city. While you're there, grab a coffee in the afternoon, a drink during "aperitif hour", or enjoy an excellent selection of well-composed dishes for lunch or dinner. Do not leave without seeing the gorgeous bar.
While New Orleans has a great selection of quality Middle Eastern eateries, Saba is surely the crown jewel. This upscale, modern Israeli restaurant has a mouthwatering menu of new and familiar favorites and offers tons of small plates so you can try a bit of everything. The housemade pita bread will change your life. Tip: Do NOT confuse this with "Shaya", another Middle Eastern restaurant on the same street. Definitely go to Saba instead :)
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Saba
5757 Magazine St
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While New Orleans has a great selection of quality Middle Eastern eateries, Saba is surely the crown jewel. This upscale, modern Israeli restaurant has a mouthwatering menu of new and familiar favorites and offers tons of small plates so you can try a bit of everything. The housemade pita bread will change your life. Tip: Do NOT confuse this with "Shaya", another Middle Eastern restaurant on the same street. Definitely go to Saba instead :)

Drinks & Nightlife

The craft brewing scene has recently exploded into New Orleans. But with all the new breweries in town, I always find myself back at Courtyard. I believe this is technically a "micro-brewery", but they always have a huge selection and variety of consistently delicious brews. It's mostly outdoor seating, so go on a nice night. And it's a surprisingly relaxing spot tucked away in an unlikely location. They have rotating food trucks come through each night. If I had to define how New Orleans "does" craft beer, this would be it.
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The Courtyard Brewery
1160 Camp St
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The craft brewing scene has recently exploded into New Orleans. But with all the new breweries in town, I always find myself back at Courtyard. I believe this is technically a "micro-brewery", but they always have a huge selection and variety of consistently delicious brews. It's mostly outdoor seating, so go on a nice night. And it's a surprisingly relaxing spot tucked away in an unlikely location. They have rotating food trucks come through each night. If I had to define how New Orleans "does" craft beer, this would be it.

Essentials

This is the closest grocery store to the apartment.
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Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St
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This is the closest grocery store to the apartment.

Things To Do

Attractions, museums, and other things to do and see while you're in New Orleans.
Ready to escape the craziness of the French Quarter? Check out City Park! This massive city green space (bigger than Central Park in NYC!) is a great place to take a leisurely stroll among old oak trees and beautiful water features. The park also has tons of activities including a free outdoor sculpture garden, mini golf, swan boat rental, an art museum, golf courses, a coffee and beignet stand, and much much more!
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City Park
1 Palm Dr
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Ready to escape the craziness of the French Quarter? Check out City Park! This massive city green space (bigger than Central Park in NYC!) is a great place to take a leisurely stroll among old oak trees and beautiful water features. The park also has tons of activities including a free outdoor sculpture garden, mini golf, swan boat rental, an art museum, golf courses, a coffee and beignet stand, and much much more!
I cannot recommend this museum enough. Even if you're not a history buff, the National WWII Museum is a truly impressive experience and world-class attraction. The museum is huge and includes a range of different exhibits and activities. You could easily spend 2-3 days exploring everything, so pace yourself accordingly depending on how much time you have and what you want to see. Do not miss the US Freedom Pavilion which houses a jaw-dropping collection of aircraft and other vehicles.
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El Museo Nacional de la Segunda Guerra Mundial
945 Magazine St
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I cannot recommend this museum enough. Even if you're not a history buff, the National WWII Museum is a truly impressive experience and world-class attraction. The museum is huge and includes a range of different exhibits and activities. You could easily spend 2-3 days exploring everything, so pace yourself accordingly depending on how much time you have and what you want to see. Do not miss the US Freedom Pavilion which houses a jaw-dropping collection of aircraft and other vehicles.
While a bit overpriced, Mardi Gras World is a fun and interesting experience that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at "how Mardi Gras is made". They offer tours of their working float workshop. Visit during the weekdays, when they're busy creating and working, to see the place in action. They also house tons of Mardi Gras floats here during the off season, which makes for great photo opportunities!
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Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans Pl
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While a bit overpriced, Mardi Gras World is a fun and interesting experience that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at "how Mardi Gras is made". They offer tours of their working float workshop. Visit during the weekdays, when they're busy creating and working, to see the place in action. They also house tons of Mardi Gras floats here during the off season, which makes for great photo opportunities!
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Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp St
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This medium-sized museum hosts an impression and diverse collection of art from different periods from all around the world. They have a great collection of American art to explore. The museum is located right in City Park, so you can make a day of it by visiting the museum as part of a day at the park.
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Museo de Arte de Nueva Orleans
1 Collins Diboll Cir
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This medium-sized museum hosts an impression and diverse collection of art from different periods from all around the world. They have a great collection of American art to explore. The museum is located right in City Park, so you can make a day of it by visiting the museum as part of a day at the park.
Looking to catch a movie? The Broad Theater is a 15-20 minute walk from the apartment and my favorite movie theater in the city. Their four screens show a wonderful variety of films from the current blockbusters to indie films and everything in between. The theater is in a beautifully restored building, and they serve alcohol as well as food that you wouldn't find in your average movie theater. Highly recommended!
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The Broad Theater
636 N Broad St
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Looking to catch a movie? The Broad Theater is a 15-20 minute walk from the apartment and my favorite movie theater in the city. Their four screens show a wonderful variety of films from the current blockbusters to indie films and everything in between. The theater is in a beautifully restored building, and they serve alcohol as well as food that you wouldn't find in your average movie theater. Highly recommended!
Located right at the top of the French Quarter, Louis Armstrong Park is one of the most culturally and historically significant locations in the city. I encourage you to read up on the history of the park and Congo Square before you visit. It's also a beautiful and relaxing space if you want to step away from the madness of the French Quarter for a bit.
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Parque Louis Armstrong
701 N Rampart St
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Located right at the top of the French Quarter, Louis Armstrong Park is one of the most culturally and historically significant locations in the city. I encourage you to read up on the history of the park and Congo Square before you visit. It's also a beautiful and relaxing space if you want to step away from the madness of the French Quarter for a bit.
The small, lovingly restored Orpheum Theater is at least worth walking by to admire the gorgeous facade on the front of the building. This is a great venue for shows, and if you enjoy classical music I highly recommend seeing the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra there if they are playing during your stay.
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Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way
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The small, lovingly restored Orpheum Theater is at least worth walking by to admire the gorgeous facade on the front of the building. This is a great venue for shows, and if you enjoy classical music I highly recommend seeing the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra there if they are playing during your stay.
So you want to do a cemetery tour while you're here? Skip the tourist-trap companies hawking "special deals" from the French Quarter and book a tour with Save Our Cemeteries. This non-profit group provides historically accurate cemetery tours and their work helps protect the cemeteries in New Orleans.
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Save Our Cemeteries
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So you want to do a cemetery tour while you're here? Skip the tourist-trap companies hawking "special deals" from the French Quarter and book a tour with Save Our Cemeteries. This non-profit group provides historically accurate cemetery tours and their work helps protect the cemeteries in New Orleans.
If you want to take in some nature during your visit you can't do much better than the Jean Lafitte park and preserve. This national park is free and open to the public, and they offer several miles of easy walking trails through pristine swamp and marsh land. If you go during the right time of year you will probably see some alligators! You will need a car to get there, but there is parking available at the park.
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Parque y Reserva Histórica Nacional Jean Lafitte
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If you want to take in some nature during your visit you can't do much better than the Jean Lafitte park and preserve. This national park is free and open to the public, and they offer several miles of easy walking trails through pristine swamp and marsh land. If you go during the right time of year you will probably see some alligators! You will need a car to get there, but there is parking available at the park.
If you're looking to hear some local music Frenchmen Street is a safe bet. There are over a dozen music clubs clustered around the first few blocks of Frenchmen Street (starting from the east side of the French Quarter). While some of the clubs charge a cover, many do not so you can come and go as you please. If you've found Bourbon Street to be a bit too much, you might feel a bit more at ease on Frenchmen Street (though it still gets pretty crazy!).
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Frenchmen Street
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If you're looking to hear some local music Frenchmen Street is a safe bet. There are over a dozen music clubs clustered around the first few blocks of Frenchmen Street (starting from the east side of the French Quarter). While some of the clubs charge a cover, many do not so you can come and go as you please. If you've found Bourbon Street to be a bit too much, you might feel a bit more at ease on Frenchmen Street (though it still gets pretty crazy!).
Escape the craziness of the French Quarter and enjoy a stroll in this stunning, interesting sculpture garden. This free garden is located right in city park, so there is plenty to explore in the area.
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Jardín de Esculturas
1 Collins Diboll Cir
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Escape the craziness of the French Quarter and enjoy a stroll in this stunning, interesting sculpture garden. This free garden is located right in city park, so there is plenty to explore in the area.