Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
Breakfast and lunch 7am - 5pm. Fresh squeezed juices, coffee, espresso and pastries.
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Satsuma Cafe
3218 Dauphine StBreakfast and lunch 7am - 5pm. Fresh squeezed juices, coffee, espresso and pastries.
Weekend brunch, dinner Wed. - Sun. Taco nights on Thursday!
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Suis Generis
3219 Burgundy StWeekend brunch, dinner Wed. - Sun. Taco nights on Thursday!
Pick up a bottle of wine to go, or stay and enjoy live music and food in a fabulous courtyard, and a beautiful indoor bar upstairs. Open 11am - midnight, live music for lunch and every night.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AvePick up a bottle of wine to go, or stay and enjoy live music and food in a fabulous courtyard, and a beautiful indoor bar upstairs. Open 11am - midnight, live music for lunch and every night.
One of my favorite places to eat, get a drink, and listen to music. Small plates that are delicious. Can be hard to get into these days, so make a reservation.
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Three Muses
536 Frenchmen StOne of my favorite places to eat, get a drink, and listen to music. Small plates that are delicious. Can be hard to get into these days, so make a reservation.
Great neighborhood restaurant, breakfast Tues. - Friday and brunch on the weekends. Sandwiches, po boys and salads for lunch and southern/soul food for dinner.
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Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StGreat neighborhood restaurant, breakfast Tues. - Friday and brunch on the weekends. Sandwiches, po boys and salads for lunch and southern/soul food for dinner.
Cake has some of the best breakfast in town. My favorite is the boudin and eggs. Open 7a.m. - 3p.m. daily. Grab lunch or a pastry as well or add a cupcake to your meal for $1.
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New Orleans Cake Café & Bakery
2440 Chartres StCake has some of the best breakfast in town. My favorite is the boudin and eggs. Open 7a.m. - 3p.m. daily. Grab lunch or a pastry as well or add a cupcake to your meal for $1.
The Ruby Slipper Café
2001 Burgundy StreetBreakfast and lunch until 2pm.
Sunday brunch has bottomless mimosas & make your own bloody mary bar. Check out the Drag Brunch - happens twice a month. Private Pool out back, entry fee required. Bar and pool open 10a.m. - 1:00a.m.
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The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetSunday brunch has bottomless mimosas & make your own bloody mary bar. Check out the Drag Brunch - happens twice a month. Private Pool out back, entry fee required. Bar and pool open 10a.m. - 1:00a.m.
Another great restaurant in the Quarter. It is fairly small, but they do have some additional seating in the courtyard. Braised Beef cheeks, yum!
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Sylvain
625 Chartres StAnother great restaurant in the Quarter. It is fairly small, but they do have some additional seating in the courtyard. Braised Beef cheeks, yum!
Really love the upstairs at this place. It is not always open, but when it is, grab a drink at the bar downstairs and head upstairs to the seance room or the balcony to relax. The food is also great!
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Spitfire Coffee
307 St PeterReally love the upstairs at this place. It is not always open, but when it is, grab a drink at the bar downstairs and head upstairs to the seance room or the balcony to relax. The food is also great!
French baked goods and pastries and other eats: coffee, espresso, soups, sandwiches, etc. The croissants are delicious.
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Croissant D'Or Patisserie
617 Ursulines AveFrench baked goods and pastries and other eats: coffee, espresso, soups, sandwiches, etc. The croissants are delicious.
The best latte in the city and just a great little spot. Taco truck on Tuesdays, and Wed - Sun they serve a rotating menu of farm fresh items made in house.
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Sólo Espresso
1301 Poland AveThe best latte in the city and just a great little spot. Taco truck on Tuesdays, and Wed - Sun they serve a rotating menu of farm fresh items made in house.
Great omelettes and fried chicken! They have a lunch buffet that is very popular. It is small and gets crowded. Not open for dinner.
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Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveGreat omelettes and fried chicken! They have a lunch buffet that is very popular. It is small and gets crowded. Not open for dinner.
Get a little taste of Cochon from there butcher and sandwich shop right next door. They also have small plates and wine and beer.
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Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StGet a little taste of Cochon from there butcher and sandwich shop right next door. They also have small plates and wine and beer.
Excellent food and the deserts are delish, but it is Uptown. Worth the drive if you have a car. Recommend making a reservation.
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Boucherie
8115 Jeannette StExcellent food and the deserts are delish, but it is Uptown. Worth the drive if you have a car. Recommend making a reservation.
Junction Bar & Grill
3021 St Claude AveMore of a bar, grab a burger and/or a beer.
Doner kebab sandwiches on fresh baked bread, house-made sauces, veggies, Belgian fries, and fresh juice sodas.
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Kebab
2315 St Claude AveDoner kebab sandwiches on fresh baked bread, house-made sauces, veggies, Belgian fries, and fresh juice sodas.
Coffee – Breakfast – Lunch, breakfast tacos in the a.m. Outdoor seating only.
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Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StCoffee – Breakfast – Lunch, breakfast tacos in the a.m. Outdoor seating only.
Individual chef booths. Great place to satisfy everyone's cravings. Fresh oysters, meatballs, cheese plates, udon bowl, etc. There is a full bar at back and local produce up front.
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St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveIndividual chef booths. Great place to satisfy everyone's cravings. Fresh oysters, meatballs, cheese plates, udon bowl, etc. There is a full bar at back and local produce up front.
For those who are craving something more on the vegetarian side. Currently closed due to fire.
Note: Currently closed due to fire, hopefully reopening soon.
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Sneaky Pickle
3200 Burgundy StFor those who are craving something more on the vegetarian side. Currently closed due to fire.
Note: Currently closed due to fire, hopefully reopening soon.
Great dinner spot and now serving brunch on the weekends.
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Paladar 511
511 Marigny StGreat dinner spot and now serving brunch on the weekends.
More of a tiny corner store with breakfast and lunch options. Special menu items daily. I recommend the catfish po-boy when they have it. There are a few tables outside if you want to eat it there or take it to go.
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Frady's One Stop Food Store
3231 Dauphine StMore of a tiny corner store with breakfast and lunch options. Special menu items daily. I recommend the catfish po-boy when they have it. There are a few tables outside if you want to eat it there or take it to go.
Cute bakery/cafe open 7-5 daily. Coffee, espresso, breakfast, lunch and pastries. Live music Sat. and Sunday 11 -1. Summer hours are shorter, so check before you go.
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Bywater Bakery
3624 Dauphine StCute bakery/cafe open 7-5 daily. Coffee, espresso, breakfast, lunch and pastries. Live music Sat. and Sunday 11 -1. Summer hours are shorter, so check before you go.
Polly's Cafe: Breakfast and lunch, just a couple of blocks away.
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Polly's Bywater Cafe
3325 St Claude AvePolly's Cafe: Breakfast and lunch, just a couple of blocks away.
Coffee/espresso, breakfast and lunch every day.
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Revelator: Paloma Cafe
800 Louisa StCoffee/espresso, breakfast and lunch every day.
Poke-Chan
2809 St Claude AveYummy poke bowls.
Best BBQ in New Orleans. Open Mon. - Sat. 11:30am - 10:00pm.
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The Joint
701 Mazant StBest BBQ in New Orleans. Open Mon. - Sat. 11:30am - 10:00pm.
In the mood for Pizza, head over to Pizza Delicious or call for delivery. NY style pizza - I'm told, never had NY pizza -, but very good.
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Pizza Delicious
617 Piety StIn the mood for Pizza, head over to Pizza Delicious or call for delivery. NY style pizza - I'm told, never had NY pizza -, but very good.
Great fish dishes. Love the grouper with ocean sauce. Not the best wine selection. Always a wait so go early and it is cash only!
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Adolfo's
611 Frenchmen StGreat fish dishes. Love the grouper with ocean sauce. Not the best wine selection. Always a wait so go early and it is cash only!
Great Chinese (non-traditional) spot in the neighborhood. The General Lee's chicken and the smashed cucumbers are my favorites.
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Red's Chinese
3048 St Claude AveGreat Chinese (non-traditional) spot in the neighborhood. The General Lee's chicken and the smashed cucumbers are my favorites.
Great little bakery just down the street. Quiche, breakfast, cookies and other baked goods and desserts. Vegan options available.
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Shake Sugary
3304 St Claude AveGreat little bakery just down the street. Quiche, breakfast, cookies and other baked goods and desserts. Vegan options available.
Lovely courtyard, great French inspired food, sometimes with a Japanese twist.
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N7
1117 Montegut StLovely courtyard, great French inspired food, sometimes with a Japanese twist.
French wine bar, serves a bar menu or make a reservation to dine in the dining area for the full menu.
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Saint-Germain
3054 St Claude AveFrench wine bar, serves a bar menu or make a reservation to dine in the dining area for the full menu.
Great food, what more can I say, except make a reservation.
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Cochon RESTAURANT
930 Tchoupitoulas StGreat food, what more can I say, except make a reservation.
Good, typical New Orleans fare. If the upstairs is open, grab a drink at the bar and go upstairs to the balcony to watch the sunset or people watch. Overlooks Jackson Square.
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Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StGood, typical New Orleans fare. If the upstairs is open, grab a drink at the bar and go upstairs to the balcony to watch the sunset or people watch. Overlooks Jackson Square.
Great restaurant and bar inside the rectory of a historic church turned hotel.
Coffee 7am-3pm
Restaurant and Bar 10:30am-12am
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The Elysian Bar
2317 Burgundy StGreat restaurant and bar inside the rectory of a historic church turned hotel.
Coffee 7am-3pm
Restaurant and Bar 10:30am-12am
Em Trai Sandwich Co.
3804 Veterans Memorial BoulevardLocal chef Tung Nguyen, brings Vietnamese with a New Orleans upbringing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood bar and great bartenders, jukebox, darts, shuffle board and pool table. Bar food.
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Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetGreat neighborhood bar and great bartenders, jukebox, darts, shuffle board and pool table. Bar food.
Great neighborhood bar, food and live music on Thursdays.
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Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StGreat neighborhood bar, food and live music on Thursdays.
Another great neighborhood bar. Live music some nights and a jukebox for the other nights. https://www.facebook.com/bjs.bywater
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B J's Lounge
4301 Burgundy StAnother great neighborhood bar. Live music some nights and a jukebox for the other nights. https://www.facebook.com/bjs.bywater
Local dive bar, live music and DJs. Punk scene, hipsters and neighborhood locals.
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Saturn Bar
3067 St Claude AveLocal dive bar, live music and DJs. Punk scene, hipsters and neighborhood locals.
Live music every night on Frenchmen Street.
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The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StLive music every night on Frenchmen Street.
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StGreat live music, usually a cover.
Great bar atmosphere. Also serves tapas until late (2a.m weekly, 4a.m. weekends).
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetGreat bar atmosphere. Also serves tapas until late (2a.m weekly, 4a.m. weekends).
Bar in the front of the house and a restaurant in the back.
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Lost Love Lounge
2529 Dauphine StBar in the front of the house and a restaurant in the back.
Never know what you will find on a given night from live music to cat acrobats, but AllWays fun!
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Allways Lounge and Theater
2240 St Claude AveNever know what you will find on a given night from live music to cat acrobats, but AllWays fun!
Features local and national rock, hip hop, electronic, jazz, funk, jam, experimental, DJs, etc. 7 nights a week.
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Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude AveFeatures local and national rock, hip hop, electronic, jazz, funk, jam, experimental, DJs, etc. 7 nights a week.
Neighborhood karaoke bar. People from all walks of life, great place to people watch and just have fun.
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Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveNeighborhood karaoke bar. People from all walks of life, great place to people watch and just have fun.
Bud Rips
900 Piety StNeighborhood bar.
Performance Art venue events include live music, dance, theatre, poetry, comedy, film and visual arts.
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Cafe Istanbul
2372 St Claude AvePerformance Art venue events include live music, dance, theatre, poetry, comedy, film and visual arts.
There is also a restaurant next to the music venue.
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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchmen StThere is also a restaurant next to the music venue.
Essentials
Great place to stock up on wine and some liquor or stay and have a glass of wine. Lots of bottles for $15 and under. Wine tastings on Wednesdays.
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Faubourg Wines
2805 St Claude AveGreat place to stock up on wine and some liquor or stay and have a glass of wine. Lots of bottles for $15 and under. Wine tastings on Wednesdays.
Located inside the Healing Center. Small food co-op, you can stock up on food, drinks and healthy snacks.
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New Orleans Food Co-Op
2372 St Claude AveLocated inside the Healing Center. Small food co-op, you can stock up on food, drinks and healthy snacks.
More than a convenient store, but not a full blown grocery store. Stop in for most of your basic grocery needs, ie: eggs, butter, milk, etc. (some organic items), prepared food to go, or go upstairs and get your boas, beads and masks.
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Mardi Gras Zone Supermarket
2706 Royal StMore than a convenient store, but not a full blown grocery store. Stop in for most of your basic grocery needs, ie: eggs, butter, milk, etc. (some organic items), prepared food to go, or go upstairs and get your boas, beads and masks.
Quick hop over to the Family dollar if you forget your toothbrush, deodorant, etc.
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Family Dollar
8330 W Judge Perez DrQuick hop over to the Family dollar if you forget your toothbrush, deodorant, etc.
Med Pro Pharmacy
3601 St Claude AvePharmacy
Largest grocery store near us. Stock up on food, drinks, etc.
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Robért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdLargest grocery store near us. Stock up on food, drinks, etc.
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StIt's Whole Foods.
Shopping
Great little thrift shop, check out the section of Mexican imports as well -, large selection of oil cloth.
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Bargain Center
3200 Dauphine StGreat little thrift shop, check out the section of Mexican imports as well -, large selection of oil cloth.
If you have a turntable, you'll love this great little record store. They also sell local music.
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Euclid Records
3301 Chartres StIf you have a turntable, you'll love this great little record store. They also sell local music.
Blue Dream
1925 Sophie Wright PlaceVintage shop located just off Frenchmen St.
Great shop in the Quarter for unique t-shirts, dresses, skirts, socks and accessories. Men's clothes too.
Red Lantern
824 Royal StGreat shop in the Quarter for unique t-shirts, dresses, skirts, socks and accessories. Men's clothes too.
Anchor & Arrow Dry Goods Co.
3528 Dauphine StVintage thrift shop in the Bywater
Getting Around
Bicycle rentals, nice cruisers with baskets and bells. Recommended by a guest.
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A Bicycle Named Desire
632 Elysian Fields AveBicycle rentals, nice cruisers with baskets and bells. Recommended by a guest.
Bicycle Michael's
622 Frenchmen StPlace to rent bikes or buy bike supplies.
http://www.bikerentalneworleans.com/
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The American Bicycle Rental Company
317 Bienville Sthttp://www.bikerentalneworleans.com/
Alex's Bikes
607 Marigny Sthttp://alexsbikes.com/rentals/
Bus #88 picks up here and travels along St. Claude to N. Rampart St, stops in the Bywater, Marigny, French Quarter, Armstrong Park, or further Uptown.
http://www.norta.com/Home.aspx
3600 St Claude Ave
3600 Saint Claude AvenueBus #88 picks up here and travels along St. Claude to N. Rampart St, stops in the Bywater, Marigny, French Quarter, Armstrong Park, or further Uptown.
http://www.norta.com/Home.aspx
Bus #5 picks up here, stops in the Bywater, Marigny, French Quarter and ends at Canal St. not far from Harrah's Casino. This route tends to change depending on construction.
http://www.norta.com/Home.aspx
3700 Chartres St
3700 Chartres StreetBus #5 picks up here, stops in the Bywater, Marigny, French Quarter and ends at Canal St. not far from Harrah's Casino. This route tends to change depending on construction.
http://www.norta.com/Home.aspx
Avis Car Rental
1317 Canal StAvis Car Rental
1317 Canal StHertz
600 Rental BlvdBudget Car Rental
2 Poydras StUnited Cabs Inc.
1634 Euterpe StTaxi Service: 504-522-9771
Bike share program with hubs all around downtown New Orleans. In the Bywater Hubs located at: St. Claude & Luisa, Royal St. & Piety St. and Alvar Library.
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Blue Bikes NOLA Hub
Bike share program with hubs all around downtown New Orleans. In the Bywater Hubs located at: St. Claude & Luisa, Royal St. & Piety St. and Alvar Library.
Parks & Nature
Park that runs adjacent to the river in the Bywater neighborhood. Open 8am-6pm (7pm during daylight savings time)
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Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StPark that runs adjacent to the river in the Bywater neighborhood. Open 8am-6pm (7pm during daylight savings time)
Nice park on the outskirts of the French Quarter. Free concerts Thursday evenings during the Spring and Fall.
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Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart StNice park on the outskirts of the French Quarter. Free concerts Thursday evenings during the Spring and Fall.
Live Music Wednesdays in the spring. Festivals throughout the year.
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Lafayette Square
South Maestri StreetLive Music Wednesdays in the spring. Festivals throughout the year.
It's a drive, but nice pathways along the bayou. Alligators, snakes, birds, nature.
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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
It's a drive, but nice pathways along the bayou. Alligators, snakes, birds, nature.
City Park
1 Palm DrBeautiful park in Mid City.
Bayou St John
Walk or ride bikes along the Bayou in Mid City.
Uptown neighborhood park. Nice balance of nature in the middle of the city.
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Audubon Park station
Uptown neighborhood park. Nice balance of nature in the middle of the city.
Arts & Culture
House of Dance & Feathers
1317 Tupelo St http://houseofdanceandfeathers.org/
Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Henriette Delille St http://www.backstreetmuseum.org/
Cabildo
701 Chartres StLouisiana State Museum
Live music Thursdays from 6-8, listen to music and wander the museum.
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Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StLive music Thursdays from 6-8, listen to music and wander the museum.
Designated by Congress as the official WWII museum of the United States, The National WWII Museum is located in downtown New Orleans on a six-acre campus, where five soaring pavilions house historical exhibits, on-site restoration work, a period dinner theater, and restaurants.
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I-National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StDesignated by Congress as the official WWII museum of the United States, The National WWII Museum is located in downtown New Orleans on a six-acre campus, where five soaring pavilions house historical exhibits, on-site restoration work, a period dinner theater, and restaurants.
Great gallery showcasing Louisiana artists. Art walk the 1st Saturday monthly from 6pm-9pm.
Ariodante Contemporary Crafts
535 Julia StGreat gallery showcasing Louisiana artists. Art walk the 1st Saturday monthly from 6pm-9pm.
Dr. Bob is a folk artist with a unique gallery located in the Bywater neighborhood. Stop in on your way to the Quarter.
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Dr. Bob Art
3027 Chartres StDr. Bob is a folk artist with a unique gallery located in the Bywater neighborhood. Stop in on your way to the Quarter.
Five-acre sculpture garden with over 60 sculptures situated on a beautifully landscaped site amongst reflecting lagoons, Spanish moss-laden 200-year-old live oaks, mature pines, magnolias, camellias, and pedestrian bridges. Located in City Park, free admission
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Isithunzi Sokuqala
1 Collins Diboll CirFive-acre sculpture garden with over 60 sculptures situated on a beautifully landscaped site amongst reflecting lagoons, Spanish moss-laden 200-year-old live oaks, mature pines, magnolias, camellias, and pedestrian bridges. Located in City Park, free admission
The museum hosts a permanent collection of almost 40,000 objects and is noted for its extraordinary strengths in French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works. Located in City Park.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-New Orleans
1 Collins Diboll CirThe museum hosts a permanent collection of almost 40,000 objects and is noted for its extraordinary strengths in French and American art, photography, glass, and African and Japanese works. Located in City Park.
Wednesdays at the Square
Free 10-Concert Series
Wednesdays 5-8 pm at Lafayette Square
March 20 – May 22, 2019
Great music, food booths and vendor booths.
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Lafayette Square
South Maestri StreetWednesdays at the Square
Free 10-Concert Series
Wednesdays 5-8 pm at Lafayette Square
March 20 – May 22, 2019
Great music, food booths and vendor booths.