Drinks & Nightlife
Sit in the nook by the window and watch the amazing streetlife on Frenchmen St. Also--they have great craft beer, few TVs, and are non-smoking. Extra fun there: go to swing dancing (Sundays).
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618 Frenchmen StSit in the nook by the window and watch the amazing streetlife on Frenchmen St. Also--they have great craft beer, few TVs, and are non-smoking. Extra fun there: go to swing dancing (Sundays).
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterIt's a tourist spot, for sure. but you need to visit.
Food Scene
Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StGo early, as it gets busy.
Irene's
529 Bienville StOne of the best Italian resturants in town.
Pigeon Caterers Inc
803 Jefferson HighwayWhere to go for food if you want to have a reception on the car.
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental
2 Poydras StClosest car rental to the station.
Sightseeing
Blaine Kern builds most of the Mardi Gras floats-- you can visit the shop and check them out up close. This is a big theatrical-grade scenic and carpentry shop.
134 locals recommend
Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlBlaine Kern builds most of the Mardi Gras floats-- you can visit the shop and check them out up close. This is a big theatrical-grade scenic and carpentry shop.
NOL has a few fascinating cemeteries--they're pretty cool!
17 locals recommend
City Park at Canal Blvd. station
NOL has a few fascinating cemeteries--they're pretty cool!