Guidebook for New Orleans
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite indoor/ outdoor bar. The trees are always decorated with colorful Christmas lights, fun games like corn hole, and picnic tables for seating
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The Tchoup Yard
405 Third StOur favorite indoor/ outdoor bar. The trees are always decorated with colorful Christmas lights, fun games like corn hole, and picnic tables for seating
Hot Tin
2031 St Charles AveOur favorite view of the city
This bar is centrally located between all of my favorite shops on Magazine, great spot to take a break from shopping
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The Bulldog, Uptown
3236 Magazine StThis bar is centrally located between all of my favorite shops on Magazine, great spot to take a break from shopping
Great Brewery, free beer tokens on Fridays from 2pm-3pm. They also have incredible BBQ
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NOLA Brewing Co.
3033 Tchoupitoulas StGreat Brewery, free beer tokens on Fridays from 2pm-3pm. They also have incredible BBQ
Another brewery with a great selection of beer (such as sweet and tart beers)
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Urban South Brewery
1645 Tchoupitoulas StAnother brewery with a great selection of beer (such as sweet and tart beers)
Tipitina's began as a neighborhood juke joint, established in 1977, by a group of young music fans to provide a place for Professor Longhair to perform in his final years. The venue, named for one of Longhair's most enigmatic recordings "Tipitina," has survived in an ever-changing musical climate . Many of the Crescent City's most beloved artists developed and continue to grace the stage at Tipitina's including Dr. John, the Neville Brothers, the Meters, Cowboy Mouth, the Radiators, Galactic, Better Than Ezra, and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews.
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Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveTipitina's began as a neighborhood juke joint, established in 1977, by a group of young music fans to provide a place for Professor Longhair to perform in his final years. The venue, named for one of Longhair's most enigmatic recordings "Tipitina," has survived in an ever-changing musical climate . Many of the Crescent City's most beloved artists developed and continue to grace the stage at Tipitina's including Dr. John, the Neville Brothers, the Meters, Cowboy Mouth, the Radiators, Galactic, Better Than Ezra, and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews.
Wineshop with live music in a cozy courtyard. The courtyard is pretty wonderful in the evening with live music
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveWineshop with live music in a cozy courtyard. The courtyard is pretty wonderful in the evening with live music
Parks & Nature
Audubon Park spans from St. Charles Avenue to the Mississippi River with acres of green spaces, trees and places for play and relaxation.View the Audubon Park map online. From St. Charles Avenue to Magazine Street Playgrounds, Shelters and Gazebos, Jogging path, Lagoon, Golf Course, Bird Island From Magazine Street to the Railroad Tracks, Riding Stables, Tennis Courts, Whitney Young Pool, Labyrinth, Tree of Life/deBore Oak Tree The Riverview (The Fly) Sweeping view of the Mississippi River Picnic Area
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Audubon Park station
Audubon Park spans from St. Charles Avenue to the Mississippi River with acres of green spaces, trees and places for play and relaxation.View the Audubon Park map online. From St. Charles Avenue to Magazine Street Playgrounds, Shelters and Gazebos, Jogging path, Lagoon, Golf Course, Bird Island From Magazine Street to the Railroad Tracks, Riding Stables, Tennis Courts, Whitney Young Pool, Labyrinth, Tree of Life/deBore Oak Tree The Riverview (The Fly) Sweeping view of the Mississippi River Picnic Area
One of our favorite parks to take the bicycles to, it runs along the Mississippi river.
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Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StOne of our favorite parks to take the bicycles to, it runs along the Mississippi river.
Wonderful park located in Mid-City, designed by the same architect that created Central Park. Attractions in the park include: The New Orleans Museum of Art; a sculpture garden (free admission) with work from world-renowned sculptors; a beautiful botanical garden; paddle boat rentals in the lagoons; City Putt, a miniature golf course; and playground and StoryLand for kids.
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City Park
1 Palm DrWonderful park located in Mid-City, designed by the same architect that created Central Park. Attractions in the park include: The New Orleans Museum of Art; a sculpture garden (free admission) with work from world-renowned sculptors; a beautiful botanical garden; paddle boat rentals in the lagoons; City Putt, a miniature golf course; and playground and StoryLand for kids.
National Historic Park and Preserve consisting of several sections. A boardwalk and dirt trails wind you through the preserve on a self-guided tour of marshes, bayous, and forests, all home to over 200 species of birds, alligators, nutria, and more. The visitor center highlights how the Mississippi River built Louisiana's wetlands and stresses the important relationship between the river, the land, and its people.
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historic Park and Preserve consisting of several sections. A boardwalk and dirt trails wind you through the preserve on a self-guided tour of marshes, bayous, and forests, all home to over 200 species of birds, alligators, nutria, and more. The visitor center highlights how the Mississippi River built Louisiana's wetlands and stresses the important relationship between the river, the land, and its people.
A historic park in the French Quarter about the size of a city block. There are walkways, benches, and Parisian-style landscaping. A statue of Andrew Jackson in front of the Saint Louis Cathedral. Beautiful and tranquil. Outside there are usually artists displaying their work and street musicians. Horse drawn carriages wait for tourists on Decatur St. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960.
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Jackson Square
701 Decatur StA historic park in the French Quarter about the size of a city block. There are walkways, benches, and Parisian-style landscaping. A statue of Andrew Jackson in front of the Saint Louis Cathedral. Beautiful and tranquil. Outside there are usually artists displaying their work and street musicians. Horse drawn carriages wait for tourists on Decatur St. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960.
Louis Armstrong Park, formerly known as Beauregard Square, is a 32-acre park located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, just across Rampart Street from the French Quarter. It was designed by New Orleans architect Robin Riley. The park contains the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium, the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, Congo Square, and part of the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Louis Armstrong Park was home to the first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 1970. It was named for jazz musician Louis Armstrong. Monuments include a statue of Armstrong by Elizabeth Catlett, a bust of Sidney Bechet, and a depicti
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Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StLouis Armstrong Park, formerly known as Beauregard Square, is a 32-acre park located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, just across Rampart Street from the French Quarter. It was designed by New Orleans architect Robin Riley. The park contains the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium, the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, Congo Square, and part of the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Louis Armstrong Park was home to the first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 1970. It was named for jazz musician Louis Armstrong. Monuments include a statue of Armstrong by Elizabeth Catlett, a bust of Sidney Bechet, and a depicti
The fly is the perfect spot for a picnic with or without a few adult beverages. It's right next to Audubon park and the zoo and you can watch the giant freighters go by on the Mississippi river.
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Ipharki ye-Audubon Riverview
6500 Magazine StThe fly is the perfect spot for a picnic with or without a few adult beverages. It's right next to Audubon park and the zoo and you can watch the giant freighters go by on the Mississippi river.
Food Scene
One of our favorite restaurants in the city, wonderful food.
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Lilette
3637 Magazine StOne of our favorite restaurants in the city, wonderful food.
Another one of our favorite restaurants in the city, this one requires reservations, when booking ask to be seated on the second floor.
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Coquette
2800 Magazine StAnother one of our favorite restaurants in the city, this one requires reservations, when booking ask to be seated on the second floor.
We enjoy coming here when we are craving something sweet, best donuts in the city!
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District Donuts Sliders Brew
2209 Magazine StWe enjoy coming here when we are craving something sweet, best donuts in the city!
This place is known for its sweets (cake balls and slices of doberge cake) but they also have quite a mixologist behind the bar
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Bakery Bar
1179 Annunciation StThis place is known for its sweets (cake balls and slices of doberge cake) but they also have quite a mixologist behind the bar
Yet another one of our favorite restaurants, ask to sit in the courtyard!
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Sylvain
625 Chartres StYet another one of our favorite restaurants, ask to sit in the courtyard!
Commander's Palace was established in 1890, and is located in the Garden District of Uptown New Orleans. It is a New Orleans classic that offers great Creole cuisine. Dress Code: Business Attire Jackets are preferred for gentlemen Collared shirts and closed-toe shoes required for gentlemen No shorts, flip-flops, t-shirts, sweat shirts or sweat pants Jeans are discouraged. On Friday's they have a .25 cent happy hour during brunch, be sure to order the Bread Pudding Soufflé!
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveCommander's Palace was established in 1890, and is located in the Garden District of Uptown New Orleans. It is a New Orleans classic that offers great Creole cuisine. Dress Code: Business Attire Jackets are preferred for gentlemen Collared shirts and closed-toe shoes required for gentlemen No shorts, flip-flops, t-shirts, sweat shirts or sweat pants Jeans are discouraged. On Friday's they have a .25 cent happy hour during brunch, be sure to order the Bread Pudding Soufflé!
Sucré
3025 Magazine StHandcrafted French Macarons!
Arts & Culture
Our favorite local artist recently opened his art gallery. Typically you will either be greeted by him or his wife, both are really nice people
Terrance Osborne Gallery
3029 Magazine StOur favorite local artist recently opened his art gallery. Typically you will either be greeted by him or his wife, both are really nice people
Entertainment & Activities
Located in historic Uptown New Orleans Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging educational programs, hands-on animal encounters and lush gardens. Unique natural habitat exhibits—such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle—showcase the relationship between people and nature. Don't miss the daily animal presentations, chats and feeds; our highly endangered whooping cranes, Amur leopards and orangutans; our white tiger; and our mysterious white alligators. Audubon Zoo is often ranked among the country’s best for innovation and entertainment value! Hours Mon - Fri | 10am - 5pm Sat & Sun | 10am - 6pm
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Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StLocated in historic Uptown New Orleans Audubon Zoo offers an exotic mix of animals from around the globe, engaging educational programs, hands-on animal encounters and lush gardens. Unique natural habitat exhibits—such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle—showcase the relationship between people and nature. Don't miss the daily animal presentations, chats and feeds; our highly endangered whooping cranes, Amur leopards and orangutans; our white tiger; and our mysterious white alligators. Audubon Zoo is often ranked among the country’s best for innovation and entertainment value! Hours Mon - Fri | 10am - 5pm Sat & Sun | 10am - 6pm
Looming large against the Mississippi River is the extraordinary Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, one of the top museums of its kind in America. Here the visitor finds 15,000 sea life creatures, representing nearly 600 species, living happily in a state-of-the-art facility. The world-renown Audubon Aquarium is home to fish and sea life of all kinds - and visitors can get up close, eye-to-eye if you please, with some of the most fascinating creatures of the ocean. The Caribbean Reef tunnel, for example, is 30 feet long and allows the visitor a view of the Caribbean sea life viewed only by divers.
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Audubon Aquarium
1 Canal StLooming large against the Mississippi River is the extraordinary Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, one of the top museums of its kind in America. Here the visitor finds 15,000 sea life creatures, representing nearly 600 species, living happily in a state-of-the-art facility. The world-renown Audubon Aquarium is home to fish and sea life of all kinds - and visitors can get up close, eye-to-eye if you please, with some of the most fascinating creatures of the ocean. The Caribbean Reef tunnel, for example, is 30 feet long and allows the visitor a view of the Caribbean sea life viewed only by divers.