Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
The food is always great. Best on the menu is the Drum or the Duck Confit pizza.
13 locals recommend
NOLA Restaurant
534 St Louis StThe food is always great. Best on the menu is the Drum or the Duck Confit pizza.
Not only is the food good, but it's quaint and sexy for late night dining.
150 locals recommend
Sylvain
625 Chartres StNot only is the food good, but it's quaint and sexy for late night dining.
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but the bread and pastries will keep you coming back.
94 locals recommend
Willa Jean
611 O'Keefe AveGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner, but the bread and pastries will keep you coming back.
Swiss Confectionery
3700 Orleans AveIf you love GOOD cake...
Great to stop in on a morning walk. They serve waffles on the weekend and they are worth the calories!
11 locals recommend
Bittersweet Confections
725 Magazine StGreat to stop in on a morning walk. They serve waffles on the weekend and they are worth the calories!
Dee's Coffee
401 Baronne StGreat coffee! and best of all it's local.
Warehouse Grille
Bottomless mimosas for weekend brunch...enough said.
Atchafalaya
901 Louisiana AveGood food, good people and did I mention the Bloody Mary Bar?
I don't know about you, but I love a good Taco Tuesday and they are $1 all day!
16 locals recommend
Tacos & Beer
1622 St Charles AveI don't know about you, but I love a good Taco Tuesday and they are $1 all day!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to hang out and catch the amazing views at the rooftop pool. Great music, be sure to check out their calendar of events.
61 locals recommend
Ace Hotel New Orleans
600 Carondelet StGreat place to hang out and catch the amazing views at the rooftop pool. Great music, be sure to check out their calendar of events.
Who doesn't want to sit at a revolving bar?! And listen to good music to boot with a lively gathering! Robin Barnes is a popular signer in the city be sure to check her out on Friday or Saturday.
251 locals recommend
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StWho doesn't want to sit at a revolving bar?! And listen to good music to boot with a lively gathering! Robin Barnes is a popular signer in the city be sure to check her out on Friday or Saturday.
For the more sophisticated clientele, you can relax, have a drink and listen to good music. Robin Barnes is a local favorite be sure to check her out on a Friday or Saturday night.
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier StFor the more sophisticated clientele, you can relax, have a drink and listen to good music. Robin Barnes is a local favorite be sure to check her out on a Friday or Saturday night.
Frenchmen Street
Because you like to bar hop and dance all night...
The John
2040 Burgundy StCheap drinks, jukebox, ping-pong and open all night long.
Howlin' Wolf
907 S Peters StGreat music, check the calendar.
Parks & Nature
It's good to get out of the French Quarter/ downtown for a breath of fresh air. A gorgeous park with so many things to do and see. There's museums, restaurants, an amusement park, it's also great for picnics, riding bikes, taking a walk, running, the sky's the limit.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrIt's good to get out of the French Quarter/ downtown for a breath of fresh air. A gorgeous park with so many things to do and see. There's museums, restaurants, an amusement park, it's also great for picnics, riding bikes, taking a walk, running, the sky's the limit.
Arts & Culture
Julia Street
Julia StreetBeautiful street full of art galleries.
Royal Street
Royal StreetBeautiful street full of art galleries and antique shopping.
The most collective of classic art in the city. Go to the visitors bureaus they can tell you which days the museum may be discounted.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirThe most collective of classic art in the city. Go to the visitors bureaus they can tell you which days the museum may be discounted.
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StA must see...
A great history lesson with a compelling story that you will want to hear. A bit of a drive, but the scenery should pass the time.
70 locals recommend
Whitney Plantation
5099 LA-18A great history lesson with a compelling story that you will want to hear. A bit of a drive, but the scenery should pass the time.
Even though it's intended for children, aren't we all kids at heart?!
138 locals recommend
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas DrEven though it's intended for children, aren't we all kids at heart?!
Directly across the street with the most interesting contemporary art on display in the south.
128 locals recommend
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp StDirectly across the street with the most interesting contemporary art on display in the south.
Shopping
Nordstrom Rack
500 Port of New Orleans PlLot's of great shops, it's a long ways so prepare where you want to go in advance. There are lots of great restaurant's along the way so no fret.
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetLot's of great shops, it's a long ways so prepare where you want to go in advance. There are lots of great restaurant's along the way so no fret.
Essentials
Clean, upscale grocery store, but moderately priced with an extensive wine selection. They also sell liquor, beer, hot food and coffee. Within walking distance. Open 6a-12p
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveClean, upscale grocery store, but moderately priced with an extensive wine selection. They also sell liquor, beer, hot food and coffee. Within walking distance. Open 6a-12p
You won't be disappointed. Clean, fast service and complimentary beverages while you're there.
10 locals recommend
Buff Beauty Bar
720 Carondelet StYou won't be disappointed. Clean, fast service and complimentary beverages while you're there.
Entertainment & Activities
Cinebarre Theatre Regal Cinemas
333 Canal StDinner and a movie all in one.
You don't want to miss a Saints tailgate, but in case you do check the calendar for any concerts in town.
269 locals recommend
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl DrYou don't want to miss a Saints tailgate, but in case you do check the calendar for any concerts in town.