New Orleans Guidebook
Nightlife
Noisy. Raucous. Nocturnal. For many New Orleans visitors, Bourbon Street embodies the life of a party town. The street is lit by neon lights, throbbing with music and decorated by beads and balconies. Named for a royal family in France and not the amber-colored alcohol, Bourbon Street has become a place for revelry of all sorts. With its windows and doors flung open to the wandering crowds, it should be no surprise that the famed sidewalk strolling libation known as the “go cup” was invented on Bourbon Street, according to Tulane University historian Richard Campanella. Many things change in New Orleans, but the color and excitement of Bourbon Street never falters.
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Bourbon Street
Bourbon StreetNoisy. Raucous. Nocturnal. For many New Orleans visitors, Bourbon Street embodies the life of a party town. The street is lit by neon lights, throbbing with music and decorated by beads and balconies. Named for a royal family in France and not the amber-colored alcohol, Bourbon Street has become a place for revelry of all sorts. With its windows and doors flung open to the wandering crowds, it should be no surprise that the famed sidewalk strolling libation known as the “go cup” was invented on Bourbon Street, according to Tulane University historian Richard Campanella. Many things change in New Orleans, but the color and excitement of Bourbon Street never falters.
Art, Museum, Golf, Nature etc.
City Park has something for everyone! For decades, nature lovers have explored magnificent flora along the meandering pathways of the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Athletes are drawn to the park’s wide-open green spaces, multiple athletic fields and active recreational sports leagues. Golfers tee up at City Park’s scenic 18-hole golf course, and tennis players hit the clay and hard courts at the City Park / Pepsi Tennis Complex. Outdoorsy types enjoy afternoons boating on Big Lake or wandering beautiful Couturie Forest. Kids and families love Storyland’s colorful storybook sculptures. The famous antique carousel – the centerpiece of the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park – is a favorite among visitors of all ages. Beignet aficionados and night owls get a taste of authentic New Orleans at the 24-hour Morning Call. Whether you’re an artist, an athlete, a nature lover, a kid, or just a kid at heart, there’s a special place inside the park for you!
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City Park
1 Palm DrCity Park has something for everyone! For decades, nature lovers have explored magnificent flora along the meandering pathways of the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Athletes are drawn to the park’s wide-open green spaces, multiple athletic fields and active recreational sports leagues. Golfers tee up at City Park’s scenic 18-hole golf course, and tennis players hit the clay and hard courts at the City Park / Pepsi Tennis Complex. Outdoorsy types enjoy afternoons boating on Big Lake or wandering beautiful Couturie Forest. Kids and families love Storyland’s colorful storybook sculptures. The famous antique carousel – the centerpiece of the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park – is a favorite among visitors of all ages. Beignet aficionados and night owls get a taste of authentic New Orleans at the 24-hour Morning Call. Whether you’re an artist, an athlete, a nature lover, a kid, or just a kid at heart, there’s a special place inside the park for you!
Brunch
A cozy neighborhood restaurant in Mid-City New Orleans with a vibrant gathering place for good food and community. The Beignets are seriously delicious!
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The Ruby Slipper Cafe
200 Magazine StreetA cozy neighborhood restaurant in Mid-City New Orleans with a vibrant gathering place for good food and community. The Beignets are seriously delicious!
Tours
With over 300 years of history, New Orleans is a sightseer's dream. In fact, there are so many things to see here that it's impossible to do it all in one or 2 days...but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try! From cathedrals, world-famous restaurants and haunted mansions to scenic riverboat views, famous cemeteries and historical plantations, there are sights to see around every corner.
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City Sightseeing New Orleans
700 Decatur StWith over 300 years of history, New Orleans is a sightseer's dream. In fact, there are so many things to see here that it's impossible to do it all in one or 2 days...but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try! From cathedrals, world-famous restaurants and haunted mansions to scenic riverboat views, famous cemeteries and historical plantations, there are sights to see around every corner.
Neighborhoods
The French Quarter is the city’s historic heart, famous for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings with cast-iron balconies. Crowd-pleasing Bourbon Street features jazz clubs, Cajun eateries and raucous bars serving potent cocktails. Quieter streets lead to the French Market, with gourmet food and local crafts, and to Jackson Square where street performers entertain in front of soaring St. Louis Cathedral.
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French Quarter
The French Quarter is the city’s historic heart, famous for its vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings with cast-iron balconies. Crowd-pleasing Bourbon Street features jazz clubs, Cajun eateries and raucous bars serving potent cocktails. Quieter streets lead to the French Market, with gourmet food and local crafts, and to Jackson Square where street performers entertain in front of soaring St. Louis Cathedral.
In the charming Garden District, oak-shaded streets are lined with a diverse mix of homes, from single-story cottages to the grand historic mansions and lavish gardens of St. Charles Avenue, on the Mardi Gras parade route. Leafy Lafayette Cemetery is filled with ornate, 19th-century tombs. Boutiques and antique shops sit alongside fine-dining restaurants, casual cafes and local bars on and around Magazine Street.
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Garden District
In the charming Garden District, oak-shaded streets are lined with a diverse mix of homes, from single-story cottages to the grand historic mansions and lavish gardens of St. Charles Avenue, on the Mardi Gras parade route. Leafy Lafayette Cemetery is filled with ornate, 19th-century tombs. Boutiques and antique shops sit alongside fine-dining restaurants, casual cafes and local bars on and around Magazine Street.
Uptown/Carrollton is a laid-back residential area known for its oak trees and landmark restaurants like the late-night Camellia Grill and the iconic Jacque-Imo’s, serving Creole cuisine. Venerable live music venues include the Maple Leaf Bar, for brass bands, bayou tunes and dancing. Quirky bookstores and indie clothing boutiques line Oak Street, while Palmer Park has a popular monthly art market.
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Uptown/Carrollton
Uptown/Carrollton is a laid-back residential area known for its oak trees and landmark restaurants like the late-night Camellia Grill and the iconic Jacque-Imo’s, serving Creole cuisine. Venerable live music venues include the Maple Leaf Bar, for brass bands, bayou tunes and dancing. Quirky bookstores and indie clothing boutiques line Oak Street, while Palmer Park has a popular monthly art market.
Dinner
If you only have time for one meal in New Orleans (which is crazy but could happen), Commander’s Palace will check off many of your New Orleans dining goals. This is especially true if you make a lunch reservation and order gussied up Po Boys and 25-cent martinis.
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Commander's Palace
1403 Washington AveIf you only have time for one meal in New Orleans (which is crazy but could happen), Commander’s Palace will check off many of your New Orleans dining goals. This is especially true if you make a lunch reservation and order gussied up Po Boys and 25-cent martinis.