Shopping
Canal Place
333 Canal StLuxury Shopping (Saks, Tiffany...)
Royal Street is known for their antique shops. M.S. Rau's & Keil's Antiques are two of the better known shops.
156 locals recommend
Royal Street
Royal StreetRoyal Street is known for their antique shops. M.S. Rau's & Keil's Antiques are two of the better known shops.
If you need the mall, this is the place to head to. Located about 20 mins from the downtown.
116 locals recommend
Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Memorial BlvdIf you need the mall, this is the place to head to. Located about 20 mins from the downtown.
Magazine St. stretches all the way to the Riverbend. Along the way are clusters of boutiques, cafes, bars, and restaurants. There's plenty of info online and great way to spend your day and your $$.
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetMagazine St. stretches all the way to the Riverbend. Along the way are clusters of boutiques, cafes, bars, and restaurants. There's plenty of info online and great way to spend your day and your $$.
Sightseeing
Catch the Canal St. Ferry to Historic Algiers Point. If you're in the mood for something a bit different, catch the ferry across the Mississippi River to check out this quaint little neighborhood.
18 locals recommend
Canal St. Ferry station
Catch the Canal St. Ferry to Historic Algiers Point. If you're in the mood for something a bit different, catch the ferry across the Mississippi River to check out this quaint little neighborhood.
Have to take a stroll down Bourbon St. Grab a daiquiri and take in the revelry.
347 locals recommend
Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetHave to take a stroll down Bourbon St. Grab a daiquiri and take in the revelry.
Urban park along the Mississippi River. Stop at Pizza Delicious and grab a slice or a pie!
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StUrban park along the Mississippi River. Stop at Pizza Delicious and grab a slice or a pie!
Parks & Nature
Runs along the riverfront, a good spot to take a morning jog, stroll.
51 locals recommend
Woldenberg Riverfront Park
1 Canal StRuns along the riverfront, a good spot to take a morning jog, stroll.
Wednesdays at the Square - Free Concerts on Wednesday during the Spring and Summer months. It's free!
33 locals recommend
Lafayette Square
South Maestri StreetWednesdays at the Square - Free Concerts on Wednesday during the Spring and Summer months. It's free!
Check out the street performers and local artists selling their wares.
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StCheck out the street performers and local artists selling their wares.
Audubon Aquarium
1 Canal StAudubon Park is located uptown, across the street from Tulane and Loyola University. It's easily accessible by the St. Charles Streetcar.
You can also access the Audubon Zoo by walking through the park toward Magazine St. Also behind the Zoo, there's a section of Riverfront park called the "Fly." Watch the boats go by on the Mississippi or have a picnic lunch.
21 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StreetAudubon Park is located uptown, across the street from Tulane and Loyola University. It's easily accessible by the St. Charles Streetcar.
You can also access the Audubon Zoo by walking through the park toward Magazine St. Also behind the Zoo, there's a section of Riverfront park called the "Fly." Watch the boats go by on the Mississippi or have a picnic lunch.
Public Golf Course, Driving Range, Storyland & Carousel Gardens (Small Amusement Park for Younger Children), The Children's Museum (newly opened), NOMA are all located here. Rent bikes, tandem bikes, paddle boats, canoes.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrPublic Golf Course, Driving Range, Storyland & Carousel Gardens (Small Amusement Park for Younger Children), The Children's Museum (newly opened), NOMA are all located here. Rent bikes, tandem bikes, paddle boats, canoes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Oldest operating bar in America. Pirates used to drink there, seriously.
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOldest operating bar in America. Pirates used to drink there, seriously.
Old School Arcade games and alcohol. How can you not have fun?
76 locals recommend
Barcadia New Orleans
601 Tchoupitoulas StOld School Arcade games and alcohol. How can you not have fun?
Local bar popular with afterwork crowd and locals.
57 locals recommend
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant
701 Tchoupitoulas StLocal bar popular with afterwork crowd and locals.
Across Esplanade on the "other side" of the French Quarter. Locals don't really do Bourbon, but you'll find them on Frenchman. Bar hop and check out live music.
654 locals recommend
Frenchmen Street
Across Esplanade on the "other side" of the French Quarter. Locals don't really do Bourbon, but you'll find them on Frenchman. Bar hop and check out live music.
All dressed up after a night of fine dining and don't want to run into a dive bar? Try the Ace. One of New Orleans' newest Boutique Hotels with rooftop bar/pool, lounge, and excellent nightlife spot.
61 locals recommend
Ace Hotel New Orleans
600 Carondelet StAll dressed up after a night of fine dining and don't want to run into a dive bar? Try the Ace. One of New Orleans' newest Boutique Hotels with rooftop bar/pool, lounge, and excellent nightlife spot.
Totally random dive bar in the middle of a residential neighborhood uptown. It's off the beaten path, you might think you're in the wrong place, you might think it's unsafe...don't worry, it looks a lot worse than it actually is.
99 locals recommend
Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge
7612 Oak StreetTotally random dive bar in the middle of a residential neighborhood uptown. It's off the beaten path, you might think you're in the wrong place, you might think it's unsafe...don't worry, it looks a lot worse than it actually is.
Cure kicked off the Mixologist trend in New Orleans. Award winning bar program.
244 locals recommend
Cure
4905 Freret StCure kicked off the Mixologist trend in New Orleans. Award winning bar program.
Located on Frenchman St. in a cluster of music clubs, Snug Harbor has been a destination for Jazz for decades.
273 locals recommend
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StLocated on Frenchman St. in a cluster of music clubs, Snug Harbor has been a destination for Jazz for decades.
Historic Jazz spot located in the French Quarter. (Be warned there is no air conditioning.)
264 locals recommend
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterHistoric Jazz spot located in the French Quarter. (Be warned there is no air conditioning.)
Music Venue attached to Harrah's Casino and a few blocks from the building.
11 locals recommend
Fillmore New Orleans
6 Canal StMusic Venue attached to Harrah's Casino and a few blocks from the building.
Arts & Culture
Arts District of New Orleans
Julia StreetPlenty of Galleries. White Linen Night.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1019 Baronne StOne of the closer car rental outlets in the area.
Canal St. Ferry station
Basics
Full-Service Grocery Store with Alcohol. (The fried chicken is also pretty good.) There is also a CVS across the street. (15 - 20 Min walk or a 5 min Uber)
8 locals recommend
Rouses Market
701 Baronne StreetFull-Service Grocery Store with Alcohol. (The fried chicken is also pretty good.) There is also a CVS across the street. (15 - 20 Min walk or a 5 min Uber)
CVS
4901 Prytania StWalgreens
1100 Elysian Fields AveSmall market located downstairs. Bacon, eggs, sundries. They close for 10pm.
Nesbit’s Magazine Street Market
301 Magazine StSmall market located downstairs. Bacon, eggs, sundries. They close for 10pm.