Neighborhoods
In a city known for its history, music, and personality, no neighborhood overflows with more of these qualities than Tremé. A residential neighborhood filled with a long history of cultivating famous musicians, stirring up Creole cuisine, second-lining through the streets, and burying loved ones in neighborhood cemeteries. Many residents in Tremé still have long-held connections to the neighborhood, living in houses owned or lived in by generations of their families. An easy walk from the French Quarter or Marigny, Tremé is a lens into New Orleans life from the locals who live it.
63 locals recommend
Tremé / Lafitte
In a city known for its history, music, and personality, no neighborhood overflows with more of these qualities than Tremé. A residential neighborhood filled with a long history of cultivating famous musicians, stirring up Creole cuisine, second-lining through the streets, and burying loved ones in neighborhood cemeteries. Many residents in Tremé still have long-held connections to the neighborhood, living in houses owned or lived in by generations of their families. An easy walk from the French Quarter or Marigny, Tremé is a lens into New Orleans life from the locals who live it.
Sightseeing
The heart of history and culture in Tremé for the last 300 years. Congo Square, now encompassed by Armstrong Park, is where enslaved African Americans would gather, make music, sell goods, and visit on Sundays. Today, Armstrong Park is home to special celebrations of food, music, and culture throughout the year, and is open to enjoy the bridges and green space of the park any day of the week.
252 locals recommend
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StThe heart of history and culture in Tremé for the last 300 years. Congo Square, now encompassed by Armstrong Park, is where enslaved African Americans would gather, make music, sell goods, and visit on Sundays. Today, Armstrong Park is home to special celebrations of food, music, and culture throughout the year, and is open to enjoy the bridges and green space of the park any day of the week.
Backstreet Cultural Museum, a smaller-sized but high impact, up-close look at cultural art forms from Mardi Gras Indians to second lines.
12 locals recommend
Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Saint Philip StreetBackstreet Cultural Museum, a smaller-sized but high impact, up-close look at cultural art forms from Mardi Gras Indians to second lines.
https://staugchurch.org/
Founded in 1842 by freed people of color.
32 locals recommend
St Augustine's Catholic Church
1210 Governor Nicholls Sthttps://staugchurch.org/
Founded in 1842 by freed people of color.
Food scene
Best fried chicken in the city.
Also newly available in a food stall at Pythian Market.
672 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetBest fried chicken in the city.
Also newly available in a food stall at Pythian Market.
Dooky Chase Restaurant
2301 Orleans AveTraditional Creole cuisine
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveGreat Creole cuisine, ideal Sunday brunch.
Sprouts Organic Cafe
1200 Henriette Delille StreetHealthy food and juice spot. Call ahead for hours and delivery,
Coffeeshop
Treme Coffeehouse
1501 St Philip StNearby coffee shop
Fatma's Cozy Corner
1532 Ursulines AveLovely neighborhood cafe.
Theater
A large-scale location that brings world-class acts to town,
28 locals recommend
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
1419 Basin StA large-scale location that brings world-class acts to town,
Bar
Small bar full of neighborly love. Great for a beer and a Friday fish fry.
8 locals recommend
Little People's Place
1226 Barracks StSmall bar full of neighborly love. Great for a beer and a Friday fish fry.
Revered bar for craft cocktails with housemade ingredients in a cozy, brick space with a fireplace. Well priced.
173 locals recommend
Bar Tonique
820 N Rampart StRevered bar for craft cocktails with housemade ingredients in a cozy, brick space with a fireplace. Well priced.
Dimly lit hang & one of the oldest bars around, serving beer & frozen drinks since the 1700s.
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StDimly lit hang & one of the oldest bars around, serving beer & frozen drinks since the 1700s.
Music
Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.
264 locals recommend
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterHistoric, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.
Bourbon Street mainstay since 1969 with nightly live jazz & drinks in an intimate space.
83 locals recommend
Fritzel's European Jazz Bar
733 Bourbon StBourbon Street mainstay since 1969 with nightly live jazz & drinks in an intimate space.
Rustic, black-and-white tiled warehouse space & landmark since ’77 for live music & Cajun dancing.
429 locals recommend
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveRustic, black-and-white tiled warehouse space & landmark since ’77 for live music & Cajun dancing.
Venerable joint with live New Orleans-style music, tin ceiling & a hopping dance floor.
384 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StVenerable joint with live New Orleans-style music, tin ceiling & a hopping dance floor.
Weathered bar & intimate jazz venue hosting live acts on a tiny stage for a standing-room crowd.
521 locals recommend
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StWeathered bar & intimate jazz venue hosting live acts on a tiny stage for a standing-room crowd.