Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Conveniently located on our ground floor, you do not need to leave the property to experience the only "true Italian recipes"!!
Altamura Italian Trattoria
2127 Prytania StConveniently located on our ground floor, you do not need to leave the property to experience the only "true Italian recipes"!!
This little spot is perfect for the early riser that loves to have gourmet coffee and food at a great price! All bread and pastries are baked fresh everyday!
30 locals recommend
Manhattan Jack
4930 Prytania StreetThis little spot is perfect for the early riser that loves to have gourmet coffee and food at a great price! All bread and pastries are baked fresh everyday!
Just 6 blocks away you have one of the most famous New Orleans restaurants! Come eat and enjoy the culinary perfection that started TV celebrity and Chef Emeril on his path to fame!
574 locals recommend
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveJust 6 blocks away you have one of the most famous New Orleans restaurants! Come eat and enjoy the culinary perfection that started TV celebrity and Chef Emeril on his path to fame!
As every single local will tell you, a must visit location is the world famous Cafe Du Monde. Your fix of Cafe Au' Lait and Beignets (Coffee and chicory with steamed milk and French styled donuts) is necessary while here in New Orleans! Whether first thing in the morning, or after a long night of partying, Cafe Du Monde is there open and waiting!
703 locals recommend
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StAs every single local will tell you, a must visit location is the world famous Cafe Du Monde. Your fix of Cafe Au' Lait and Beignets (Coffee and chicory with steamed milk and French styled donuts) is necessary while here in New Orleans! Whether first thing in the morning, or after a long night of partying, Cafe Du Monde is there open and waiting!
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a quick hop down the hip and trendy Magazine St. is a well-known Irish pub call Tracey's. This spot is famous for it's over the top St. Patrick's Day celebration. Between this spot and Parasol's, there is no better spot to be for good ole Irish drinking and libations!
142 locals recommend
Tracey's
3226 Magazine StJust a quick hop down the hip and trendy Magazine St. is a well-known Irish pub call Tracey's. This spot is famous for it's over the top St. Patrick's Day celebration. Between this spot and Parasol's, there is no better spot to be for good ole Irish drinking and libations!
Yet another great hole in the wall bar, Parasol's is second to none when it comes to St. Patrick's Day celebrations! The spot to be if you are here during the holidays!
117 locals recommend
Parasol's
2533 Constance StYet another great hole in the wall bar, Parasol's is second to none when it comes to St. Patrick's Day celebrations! The spot to be if you are here during the holidays!
And of course, what would a trip to New Orleans be without a stroll through the world-famous French Quarter! In the heart of the city, we have one of the most recognizable areas throughout the entire world. From the drunken craziness of Bourbon St., to the breathtaking views of amazing architecture, the French Quarter has something for everyone! Whether you are looking for antiques, artwork, local and international cuisines, haunted buildings, or a ride down the mighty Mississippi River on a paddle boat, you will not be disappointed! Take the family out for sightseeing and shopping. Once the sun goes down, it is time to forget about all your cares and live like a true New Orleans local
790 locals recommend
French Quarter
And of course, what would a trip to New Orleans be without a stroll through the world-famous French Quarter! In the heart of the city, we have one of the most recognizable areas throughout the entire world. From the drunken craziness of Bourbon St., to the breathtaking views of amazing architecture, the French Quarter has something for everyone! Whether you are looking for antiques, artwork, local and international cuisines, haunted buildings, or a ride down the mighty Mississippi River on a paddle boat, you will not be disappointed! Take the family out for sightseeing and shopping. Once the sun goes down, it is time to forget about all your cares and live like a true New Orleans local
Want to try your luck at the tables? Dance away at an ultra-lounge? Well, at Harrah's you are in luck! A full service casino with tables, slots, food, and night club, you will feel as if you are in Vegas!
152 locals recommend
Harrah's Casino station
Want to try your luck at the tables? Dance away at an ultra-lounge? Well, at Harrah's you are in luck! A full service casino with tables, slots, food, and night club, you will feel as if you are in Vegas!
Entertainment & Activities
One of the largest aquariums in the country, The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is a must see if your live marine life! Beautifully colored fish, gators, birds, and more are on display. You could spend hours in this spot with the amount of species they have!
577 locals recommend
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StOne of the largest aquariums in the country, The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is a must see if your live marine life! Beautifully colored fish, gators, birds, and more are on display. You could spend hours in this spot with the amount of species they have!
Second only to the San Diego Zoo, is our famous Audubon Zoo! Big enough to spend an entire day viewing all the different species of animals! And during the summer months, they have a splash park and lazy river to cool off in the New Orleans heat!
893 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StSecond only to the San Diego Zoo, is our famous Audubon Zoo! Big enough to spend an entire day viewing all the different species of animals! And during the summer months, they have a splash park and lazy river to cool off in the New Orleans heat!
Arts & Culture
Here we have the Museum of Art, where you can enjoy a day taking in the most beautiful of artworks. From Rembrandt to Van Gogh, this is a must see for all art lovers! And while there, take in the beauty of one of the most visited inner city parks, City Park. Over 1,300 acres of oak trees and water ways, this is a perfect location for an outdoor picnic!
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirHere we have the Museum of Art, where you can enjoy a day taking in the most beautiful of artworks. From Rembrandt to Van Gogh, this is a must see for all art lovers! And while there, take in the beauty of one of the most visited inner city parks, City Park. Over 1,300 acres of oak trees and water ways, this is a perfect location for an outdoor picnic!
Parks & Nature
Here we have one of the most visited inner city parks, City Park. Over 1,300 acres of oak trees and water ways, this is a perfect location for an outdoor picnic! And while there, visit the Museum of Art, where you can enjoy a day taking in the most beautiful of artworks. From Rembrandt to Van Gogh, this is a must see for all art lovers!
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrHere we have one of the most visited inner city parks, City Park. Over 1,300 acres of oak trees and water ways, this is a perfect location for an outdoor picnic! And while there, visit the Museum of Art, where you can enjoy a day taking in the most beautiful of artworks. From Rembrandt to Van Gogh, this is a must see for all art lovers!
Essentials
If you need any small items that you may have left at home, a quick snack, or for some of the best fried chicken in the area, go on down to Williams Supermarket. Just one block from the mansion, this is a convenient spot for your necessities.
9 locals recommend
Williams Supermarket
2139 Saint Charles AvenueIf you need any small items that you may have left at home, a quick snack, or for some of the best fried chicken in the area, go on down to Williams Supermarket. Just one block from the mansion, this is a convenient spot for your necessities.
Getting Around
Just a block away, is the streetcar (trolley) line which will take you downtown and the French Quarter, or further down into uptown (universities, Audubon Zoo, river-bend district)
150 locals recommend
Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueJust a block away, is the streetcar (trolley) line which will take you downtown and the French Quarter, or further down into uptown (universities, Audubon Zoo, river-bend district)