Everything Else
This is a fantastic way to spend a quiet afternoon in a super New Orleanian bookshop built into an old shotgun style hosue.
11 locals recommend
Maple Street Book Shop
7529 Maple StreetThis is a fantastic way to spend a quiet afternoon in a super New Orleanian bookshop built into an old shotgun style hosue.
St. Louis Cathedral
615 Pere Antoine AlleyA must see, for its stunning beauty!
Tucked away in Pirates Alley in the French Quarter, this bookstore is a treat! I love the selection, atmosphere and location.
18 locals recommend
Faulkner House Books
624 Pirates AlleyTucked away in Pirates Alley in the French Quarter, this bookstore is a treat! I love the selection, atmosphere and location.
Arts & Culture
A wonderful music venue performing classic New Orleans Jazz...etc.
http://www.mapleleafbar.com/
384 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StA wonderful music venue performing classic New Orleans Jazz...etc.
http://www.mapleleafbar.com/
A must see outdoor art market made up of wonderful local artists. I cannot visit without bringing something beautiful home. If anything the atmosphere is just magical!
112 locals recommend
Frenchmen Art Market
2231 Saint Claude AvenueA must see outdoor art market made up of wonderful local artists. I cannot visit without bringing something beautiful home. If anything the atmosphere is just magical!
Food Scene
truburger
8115 Oak StA great place to grab a bite
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks StExcellent Middle Eastern food.
Basil Leaf
1438 S Carrollton AveThai food!
Boucherie
8115 Jeannette StMore upscale New Orleanian fare. Highly recommended!
La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine StThe best place for pastries in New Orleans... period!
Dishes from all over the world with a New Orleans twist. We go here often!
83 locals recommend
Booty's Street Food
800 Louisa StreetDishes from all over the world with a New Orleans twist. We go here often!
A bit of a hike, but worth it for the atmosphere and coffee.
237 locals recommend
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon StA bit of a hike, but worth it for the atmosphere and coffee.
PHOBISTREAUX
1200 S Carrollton AveYummy Vietnamese food
Straight out of the early 1900's, the 5 course meal and atmosphere here are not to miss!
34 locals recommend
Tujague's
429 Decatur StStraight out of the early 1900's, the 5 course meal and atmosphere here are not to miss!
Magasin Vietnamese Cafe
4226 Magazine Stsuper cheap and super tastey!
Guests have told me good things about this place. I will take their word for it :)
74 locals recommend
Mahony's Po-boys & Seafood - Uptown
3454 Magazine StGuests have told me good things about this place. I will take their word for it :)
Probably the best Vietnamese food I have had in New Orleans.
23 locals recommend
Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery
14207 Chef Menteur HwyProbably the best Vietnamese food I have had in New Orleans.
Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StYum!
avenue cafe
1907 St Charles AveThey have the best chai and quiche in all of New Orleans
Check out the Freret Corridor and then stop for a bite here... they have deep dish!
60 locals recommend
Midway Pizza
4725 Freret StCheck out the Freret Corridor and then stop for a bite here... they have deep dish!
A quirky little coffee shop, and one of my very favorites. Try a 'ruby slipper' and an almond bar.. it's heaven!
39 locals recommend
Zotz Cafe
8210 Oak StA quirky little coffee shop, and one of my very favorites. Try a 'ruby slipper' and an almond bar.. it's heaven!
Sucré
3025 Magazine StA decadent sweet shop... not to be missed!
Drinks & Nightlife
Oak
8118 Oak StFor a more sophisticated evening
Half sports bar, half awesome asian restaurant. Open till 1am.
15 locals recommend
Little Tokyo Restaurant
1340 South Carrollton AvenueHalf sports bar, half awesome asian restaurant. Open till 1am.
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StA bar and music venue for local New Orleans sounds
Sightseeing
City Park
1 Palm Dra beautiful walk in nature
See the unique cemeteries of New Orleans in the beautiful Garden District. Free walking tours are available at - http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/
22 locals recommend
Save Our Cemeteries
See the unique cemeteries of New Orleans in the beautiful Garden District. Free walking tours are available at - http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/
See the beautiful swampland and wildlife native to this area.
124 locals recommend
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
See the beautiful swampland and wildlife native to this area.
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine Sta lovely place to stroll during the day
Audubon Riverview Park
6500 Magazine StBeautiful river walk, free from the masses of tourists.
Beautiful and eerily outdated, the maze-like nature paths here are just stunning. A nice little getaway outside of New Orleans.
7 locals recommend
Northlake Nature Center
23135 U.S. Hwy 190Beautiful and eerily outdated, the maze-like nature paths here are just stunning. A nice little getaway outside of New Orleans.
Shopping
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania Stbest ice cream EVAR!
Essentials
Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdLocal grocery store a few blocks away