Guidebook for New Orleans
Parks & Nature
City Park
1 Palm DrThe beach isn't running yet but the lakefront is a good place to just relax, have a picnic, let the kids play, or to feed the birds. Ponchatrain beach is scheduled to be completed Summer 2017!
35 locals recommend
Lake Pontchartrain
The beach isn't running yet but the lakefront is a good place to just relax, have a picnic, let the kids play, or to feed the birds. Ponchatrain beach is scheduled to be completed Summer 2017!
Essentials
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveLocal big chain grocery store
Arts & Culture
Awesome history of the culture of New Orleans from the African American Perspective.
47 locals recommend
New Orleans African American Museum
1418 Governor Nicholls StreetAwesome history of the culture of New Orleans from the African American Perspective.
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StNew Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirEntertainment & Activities
Next to the Smoothie King Arena, if it is a sports event in town or a major concert, it is probably happening here.
269 locals recommend
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl DrNext to the Smoothie King Arena, if it is a sports event in town or a major concert, it is probably happening here.
Next to the Superdome. This is where the Pelicans play basketball!
115 locals recommend
Smoothie King Center
1501 Dave Dixon DrNext to the Superdome. This is where the Pelicans play basketball!
A smaller venue but still hosts concerts, college level sporting events, and other activities. There is also a pool here if you are interested in getting a 1 day pass.
16 locals recommend
UNO Lakefront Arena
6801 Franklin AveA smaller venue but still hosts concerts, college level sporting events, and other activities. There is also a pool here if you are interested in getting a 1 day pass.
Food Scene
Great food, laid back scene plus I went to school with one of the owners :o)
27 locals recommend
The Munch Factory
6514 Congress DriveGreat food, laid back scene plus I went to school with one of the owners :o)
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveGreat breakfast spot. Trust me, you will love it here
This place is legendary. Presidents eat here. Jay-z and Beyonce make it a point to eat here. Leah Chase is mentioned in the African American Museum in DC, this place is a national treasure
250 locals recommend
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveThis place is legendary. Presidents eat here. Jay-z and Beyonce make it a point to eat here. Leah Chase is mentioned in the African American Museum in DC, this place is a national treasure
Do you like African Cuisine? This is my go to spot. Try the Jama Nimacondu, it is heavenly! When the mom is there cooking, there is no better Spanish in the America!!!
41 locals recommend
Bennachin
1212 Royal StDo you like African Cuisine? This is my go to spot. Try the Jama Nimacondu, it is heavenly! When the mom is there cooking, there is no better Spanish in the America!!!
This is a cool lil spot. Good prices, good food. Worth a stop if you are in the area.
32 locals recommend
Cafe Rose Nicaud
632 Frenchmen StThis is a cool lil spot. Good prices, good food. Worth a stop if you are in the area.
I haven't been there in some time but good New Orleans classic dishes, beans n rice, shrimp creole, and you got to try a few pralines before you go as well!!!
46 locals recommend
The Praline Connection
301 Frenchmen StI haven't been there in some time but good New Orleans classic dishes, beans n rice, shrimp creole, and you got to try a few pralines before you go as well!!!
Chicken so good, the line is usually out the door. No seriously! This place is known for it's fried chicken. No fast food here so be prepared for some real fried Chicken like Grandma use to make!
673 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetChicken so good, the line is usually out the door. No seriously! This place is known for it's fried chicken. No fast food here so be prepared for some real fried Chicken like Grandma use to make!
Pricier spot but close to the house and a great view over the lake!
50 locals recommend
Landry's Seafood House
8000 Lakeshore DrPricier spot but close to the house and a great view over the lake!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is where the adult activity happens. I don't recommend bringing kids here. But there is live music, restaurants, souvenir shops, bars, dance clubs, and strip clubs so pick your poison
347 locals recommend
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetThis is where the adult activity happens. I don't recommend bringing kids here. But there is live music, restaurants, souvenir shops, bars, dance clubs, and strip clubs so pick your poison