Essentials
Great supermarket in a vibrant inner city setting surrounded by numerous restaurants.
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveGreat supermarket in a vibrant inner city setting surrounded by numerous restaurants.
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StA newer store in a redeveloped inner city space.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with museum and gardens. Get coffee and beignets in the nearby Morning Call (behind the sculpture garden). If at Morning Call, cross the little bridge and stroll the oaks! MUST SEE.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrBeautiful park with museum and gardens. Get coffee and beignets in the nearby Morning Call (behind the sculpture garden). If at Morning Call, cross the little bridge and stroll the oaks! MUST SEE.
Arts & Culture
First class museum in beautiful City Park; and don't miss the sculpture garden. The sculpture garden is free and a MUST SEE.
782 locals recommend
New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins Diboll CirFirst class museum in beautiful City Park; and don't miss the sculpture garden. The sculpture garden is free and a MUST SEE.
Really worth the experience, but be prepared to stay all day. The movie is a MUST SEE!
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StReally worth the experience, but be prepared to stay all day. The movie is a MUST SEE!
Sightseeing
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StGround zero for tourism. MUST SEE.
Takes you to downtown and the French Quarter. There is a streetcar on Canal St.
54 locals recommend
Canal Street
Canal StreetTakes you to downtown and the French Quarter. There is a streetcar on Canal St.
Racing, OTB and small casino. (Ignore marker on the map, it's wrong, but the track is still very close by).
65 locals recommend
Fairgrounds
Racing, OTB and small casino. (Ignore marker on the map, it's wrong, but the track is still very close by).
Take a relaxing stroll or jog around this scenic waterway that borders City Park, only 3/4 mile away. (Ignore the marker on map here, it's wrong. It's on the lower right side of City Park on map).
238 locals recommend
Bayou St John
Take a relaxing stroll or jog around this scenic waterway that borders City Park, only 3/4 mile away. (Ignore the marker on map here, it's wrong. It's on the lower right side of City Park on map).
Scenic road along Lake Pontchartrain, but I would not advise you to swim there.
25 locals recommend
Lakeshore Drive
Lakeshore DriveScenic road along Lake Pontchartrain, but I would not advise you to swim there.
We're all adults; we all know what's here, just BE CAREFUL AT NIGHT! ALSO, the "gutter kids" have been known to be aggressive. MUST SEE.
790 locals recommend
French Quarter
We're all adults; we all know what's here, just BE CAREFUL AT NIGHT! ALSO, the "gutter kids" have been known to be aggressive. MUST SEE.
Beautiful upscale area; make time to take the streetcar ride the whole route. You can get on downtown at Canal St. and go all the way to Audubon Park and the Zoo and Tulane University.MUST SEE AND DO.
150 locals recommend
Saint Charles Avenue
Saint Charles AvenueBeautiful upscale area; make time to take the streetcar ride the whole route. You can get on downtown at Canal St. and go all the way to Audubon Park and the Zoo and Tulane University.MUST SEE AND DO.
A must see, full of beautiful mansions and gardens. Take the St. Charles Streetcar there and wear your walking shoes. SHOULD DO.
260 locals recommend
Garden District
A must see, full of beautiful mansions and gardens. Take the St. Charles Streetcar there and wear your walking shoes. SHOULD DO.
Stroll for art shops, antique shops, and sightseeing. Fun, but PRICEY. (Ignore the marker on map, it's wrong. We mean Royal in the French Quarter, not Marigny). Royal is one block from Bourbon.
156 locals recommend
Royal Street
Royal StreetStroll for art shops, antique shops, and sightseeing. Fun, but PRICEY. (Ignore the marker on map, it's wrong. We mean Royal in the French Quarter, not Marigny). Royal is one block from Bourbon.
Great way to tour the river and downtown while listening to the calliope play . MUST SEE AND DO.
147 locals recommend
Steamboat Natchez
400 Toulouse StGreat way to tour the river and downtown while listening to the calliope play . MUST SEE AND DO.
Marigny
Along with the Quarter, these are the more Bohemian areas of the city.
There are several of the old Plantation Homes still around, and most are about an hours drive away. With some you can catch a tour bus from the French Quarter and back.
With any of these, expect it to take at least 4-5 hours of your day up, but they are nice to see. Unless you are in NOLA for 5 days or more, I would probably skip them, because there is so much to do in the city. But if you decide to go, Houmas House is our favorite. This is the standout, because not only do you get a wonderful home to tour, but also some very extensive gardens. Two other popular homes are San Francisco and Oak Alley.
36 locals recommend
Houmas House and Gardens
40136 LA-942There are several of the old Plantation Homes still around, and most are about an hours drive away. With some you can catch a tour bus from the French Quarter and back.
With any of these, expect it to take at least 4-5 hours of your day up, but they are nice to see. Unless you are in NOLA for 5 days or more, I would probably skip them, because there is so much to do in the city. But if you decide to go, Houmas House is our favorite. This is the standout, because not only do you get a wonderful home to tour, but also some very extensive gardens. Two other popular homes are San Francisco and Oak Alley.
Food Scene
An affordable local favorite! Casual, cash only. Most everything good, the gumbo, sandwiches and even pasta. Two blocks off of Canal St. in Mid-City. We recommend this location over the "Track" one.
86 locals recommend
Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville StAn affordable local favorite! Casual, cash only. Most everything good, the gumbo, sandwiches and even pasta. Two blocks off of Canal St. in Mid-City. We recommend this location over the "Track" one.
Betsy's Pancake House
2542 Canal StA VERY affordable local favorite. Breakfast and lunch only.
Very popular with the locals. Great eggplant, great trout, or sandwiches. Somewhat pricey, casual.
199 locals recommend
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StVery popular with the locals. Great eggplant, great trout, or sandwiches. Somewhat pricey, casual.
Delightful French restaurant on beautiful st. It's like eating in a treehouse; if you like French food ~ DO IT! If you've never eaten snails, you can here. Might need reservations. Moderate prices.
314 locals recommend
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveDelightful French restaurant on beautiful st. It's like eating in a treehouse; if you like French food ~ DO IT! If you've never eaten snails, you can here. Might need reservations. Moderate prices.
Great seafood platter, worth the drive. Local fav! Moderate prices.
32 locals recommend
Deanie's Seafood Restaurant & Seafood Market
1713 Lake AveGreat seafood platter, worth the drive. Local fav! Moderate prices.
Fantastic place, great food, loved by locals. NEVER had a bad meal here! Slightly upscale, worth the drive. MODERATE PRICES.
Mr. Ed's Seafood & Italian Restaurant, LIVE OAK
1001 Live Oak StFantastic place, great food, loved by locals. NEVER had a bad meal here! Slightly upscale, worth the drive. MODERATE PRICES.
Best muffaletta (large Italian sandwich) we ever had! Very casual, worth the drive. Loved by locals. AFFORDABLE.
26 locals recommend
R & O Restaurant and Catering
216 Metairie-Hammond HwyBest muffaletta (large Italian sandwich) we ever had! Very casual, worth the drive. Loved by locals. AFFORDABLE.
Casual southern food. You got to try the fried chicken and bread pudding.
AFFORDABLE.
201 locals recommend
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveCasual southern food. You got to try the fried chicken and bread pudding.
AFFORDABLE.
Wonderful upscale restaurant on Jackson Square. Had an oyster soup there that was to die for. Need reservations. Pricey.
95 locals recommend
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StWonderful upscale restaurant on Jackson Square. Had an oyster soup there that was to die for. Need reservations. Pricey.
In City Park, with a one of a kind view of the oaks. This is a lot easier than going to the French Quarter for coffee and beignets. While here,go to the nearby Sculpture Garden, IT'S FREE! SHOULD DO.
221 locals recommend
Morning Call
56 Dreyfous DrIn City Park, with a one of a kind view of the oaks. This is a lot easier than going to the French Quarter for coffee and beignets. While here,go to the nearby Sculpture Garden, IT'S FREE! SHOULD DO.
Classic old guard NOLA establishment. It is pricey and not casual. Need reservations.
713 Saint Louis St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
Telephone: (504) 581-4422
106 locals recommend
Antoine's Restaurant
713 Saint Louis StreetClassic old guard NOLA establishment. It is pricey and not casual. Need reservations.
713 Saint Louis St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
Telephone: (504) 581-4422
Everyone knows who this world famous chef is; he has a few establishments in NOLA, but to keep things simple, we only provide one. Need reservations. Pricey.
66 locals recommend
Emeril's Delmonico
1300 St Charles AveEveryone knows who this world famous chef is; he has a few establishments in NOLA, but to keep things simple, we only provide one. Need reservations. Pricey.
The creme de la creme of local establishments. Very old guard and has a strict dress code. Great brunches! Need reservations. Pricey.
574 locals recommend
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveThe creme de la creme of local establishments. Very old guard and has a strict dress code. Great brunches! Need reservations. Pricey.
Very casual and near Jackson Square.
Great ambiance for the price; love the onion soup and pastrami sandwiches. Affordable.
19 locals recommend
Cafe Maspero
601 Decatur StVery casual and near Jackson Square.
Great ambiance for the price; love the onion soup and pastrami sandwiches. Affordable.
Fancy and sweet overlooking City Park and the oak trees. Kind of upscale, need reservations. Pricey.
117 locals recommend
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park AveFancy and sweet overlooking City Park and the oak trees. Kind of upscale, need reservations. Pricey.
Another French Quarter old guard establishment. Somewhat pricey. Might need reservations.
84 locals recommend
The Court of Two Sisters
613 Royal StAnother French Quarter old guard establishment. Somewhat pricey. Might need reservations.
One block off Canal in mid-City. Another fav with locals, near Liuzza's and Mandina's. Casual. Love the fried shrimp salad with remoulade dressing. Moderate prices.
294 locals recommend
Katie's
3701 Iberville StOne block off Canal in mid-City. Another fav with locals, near Liuzza's and Mandina's. Casual. Love the fried shrimp salad with remoulade dressing. Moderate prices.
In the Frenchmen St. Entertainment Area where you can catch lots of live music, & night life.This is basically where the French Quarter meets Marigny. BE CAREFUL AT NIGHT. SHOULD DO (FRENCHMEN St).
273 locals recommend
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StIn the Frenchmen St. Entertainment Area where you can catch lots of live music, & night life.This is basically where the French Quarter meets Marigny. BE CAREFUL AT NIGHT. SHOULD DO (FRENCHMEN St).
Pretty nice breakfast, just a short walk from here. Will be very busy during Jazz Fest, so expect a wait. Crepes are their specialty.
179 locals recommend
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardPretty nice breakfast, just a short walk from here. Will be very busy during Jazz Fest, so expect a wait. Crepes are their specialty.
Entertainment & Activities
Short, safe walk to Jazzfest from here! Best location for Jazz Fest.... is US!
8 locals recommend
Jazzfest venue
3308 Belfort AvenueShort, safe walk to Jazzfest from here! Best location for Jazz Fest.... is US!
Walk to Voodoo Fest (more less a rock and alternative music fest) from here! This is on the Halloween weekend.
Voodoo Experience
Festival Grounds TrailWalk to Voodoo Fest (more less a rock and alternative music fest) from here! This is on the Halloween weekend.
Outstanding renovation of an early 20th century landmark designed to look like a Tuscany village. It's magical! If you can catch a concert or production here, do so. If not, view the web site!
112 locals recommend
Saenger Theatre
1111 Canal StOutstanding renovation of an early 20th century landmark designed to look like a Tuscany village. It's magical! If you can catch a concert or production here, do so. If not, view the web site!
Audubon Aquarium
1 Canal StLocated at the foot of Canal St by the river. Very nice.
Haven't been here, but heard it's very nice. Located near the foot of Canal St.
190 locals recommend
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
1 Canal StHaven't been here, but heard it's very nice. Located near the foot of Canal St.
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StVery nice, large zoo located in Audubon Park.
Getting Around
A Bicycle Named Desire
632 Elysian Fields AveBike rental shop. For info only, never used them.
Bicycle Michael's
622 Frenchmen StBike rental shop. For info only, never used them.
Located at the foot of Canal St. For a few bucks you can ride the ferry across the Mississippi River and back. It's a great experience, but not for the faint of heart. SHOULD DO.
18 locals recommend
Canal St. Ferry station
Located at the foot of Canal St. For a few bucks you can ride the ferry across the Mississippi River and back. It's a great experience, but not for the faint of heart. SHOULD DO.
Dashing Bicycles
1927 Sophie Wright PlaceNever used them, but heard they rent bikes for $30.00 per day.