The Okra Inn's Recommendation Bible

Lindsay
The Okra Inn's Recommendation Bible

Drinks & Nightlife

Small club & revered local place for live jazz, roots & funk music, plus creative sandwiches.
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Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St
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Small club & revered local place for live jazz, roots & funk music, plus creative sandwiches.
Sports on TV, pool & busy trivia nights in an Irish pub setting that can get crowded on game day.
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Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks St
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Sports on TV, pool & busy trivia nights in an Irish pub setting that can get crowded on game day.
Easygoing watering hole with a pool table & a patio offering cocktails, beer & comfort food. Popular Heatwave Dance Party frequently on Saturday nights. This place is a little hipster-ish.
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Twelve Mile Limit
500 S Telemachus St
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Easygoing watering hole with a pool table & a patio offering cocktails, beer & comfort food. Popular Heatwave Dance Party frequently on Saturday nights. This place is a little hipster-ish.
Also not the most amazing bar around, but they are the easiest spot around for late night food.
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Wit's Inn
141 N Carrollton Ave
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Also not the most amazing bar around, but they are the easiest spot around for late night food.
Removed from the glitzy neon lights and blaring cover music of Bourbon Street is a compact musical district where the locals hang out.Walking distance from the French Quarter. Its most popular section is a two-block stretch in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, which is known for its wide variety of live music on any given night of the week! With one trip around the clubs on Frenchmen, you are likely to hear anything from jazz to Latin to blues to reggae, and just about everything in between.
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Frenchmen Street
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Removed from the glitzy neon lights and blaring cover music of Bourbon Street is a compact musical district where the locals hang out.Walking distance from the French Quarter. Its most popular section is a two-block stretch in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, which is known for its wide variety of live music on any given night of the week! With one trip around the clubs on Frenchmen, you are likely to hear anything from jazz to Latin to blues to reggae, and just about everything in between.
Rustic, black-and-white tiled warehouse space & landmark since '77 for live music & Cajun dancing.
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Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave
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Rustic, black-and-white tiled warehouse space & landmark since '77 for live music & Cajun dancing.
Established in 1961 to preserve,and protect traditional New Orleans Jazz. It's a music venue, a touring band (the Preservation Hall Jazz Band), a record label, and a non-profit organization. Preservation Hall presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans jazz concerts nightly, showcasing a musical legacy dating back to the origins of jazz itself.
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Preservation Hall
726 St Peter
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Established in 1961 to preserve,and protect traditional New Orleans Jazz. It's a music venue, a touring band (the Preservation Hall Jazz Band), a record label, and a non-profit organization. Preservation Hall presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans jazz concerts nightly, showcasing a musical legacy dating back to the origins of jazz itself.
Concerts, burlesque & comedy shows in a hipster-friendly venue & bar with a bordello-chic ambiance. Their Thursday Nigh 80's night is a personal favorite.
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One Eyed Jacks
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Concerts, burlesque & comedy shows in a hipster-friendly venue & bar with a bordello-chic ambiance. Their Thursday Nigh 80's night is a personal favorite.
The lounge was founded in 1994 by Ernie K. Doe (a local jazz legend). After Earnie and his wife Ms Antoinette's passing, Kermit Ruffins (also a local legend) reopened the lounge.Great spot for BBQ (Kermit's specialty), live music, dancing and drinks
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Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne Avenue
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The lounge was founded in 1994 by Ernie K. Doe (a local jazz legend). After Earnie and his wife Ms Antoinette's passing, Kermit Ruffins (also a local legend) reopened the lounge.Great spot for BBQ (Kermit's specialty), live music, dancing and drinks
Live music venue with a bohemian vibe is a mainstay for indie bands, DJs, burlesque & other acts.
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Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St Claude Ave
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Live music venue with a bohemian vibe is a mainstay for indie bands, DJs, burlesque & other acts.
Featured on HBO's Treme,Bullet's Sports Bar offers live R&B on Sunday, line dancing on Wednesday, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers on Thursday and the all-female Original Pinettes Brass Band on Friday. Food trucks park outside
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Bullet's Sports Bar
2441 A P Tureaud Ave
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Featured on HBO's Treme,Bullet's Sports Bar offers live R&B on Sunday, line dancing on Wednesday, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers on Thursday and the all-female Original Pinettes Brass Band on Friday. Food trucks park outside
Definitely the party that never sleeps. I can't exactly say this is an Okra Inn recommendation, most locals don't recommend it. But I do recommend guests check it out to see if it is for you! You either love it or you hate it! St Anne's in the French Quarter is a street that runs parallel to Canal Street and crosses Bourbon. Crossing St Anne's is traditionally known as entering the LGBTQ section of the Quarter. Now things are more intermingled, but there are still a number of gay nightclubs and bars right around St Anne's.
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Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street
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Definitely the party that never sleeps. I can't exactly say this is an Okra Inn recommendation, most locals don't recommend it. But I do recommend guests check it out to see if it is for you! You either love it or you hate it! St Anne's in the French Quarter is a street that runs parallel to Canal Street and crosses Bourbon. Crossing St Anne's is traditionally known as entering the LGBTQ section of the Quarter. Now things are more intermingled, but there are still a number of gay nightclubs and bars right around St Anne's.
This classic, upscale bar at the Hotel Monteleone has a circular bar that revolves like a carousel.
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Carousel Bar
214 Royal St
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This classic, upscale bar at the Hotel Monteleone has a circular bar that revolves like a carousel.
Low-key, cash-only bar has an old-school jukebox & late-night hours.
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Chart Room
300 Chartres St
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Low-key, cash-only bar has an old-school jukebox & late-night hours.
Grand Roosevelt Hotel cocktail bar with classic drinks, plush banquettes & elegant old-world vibe.
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The Sazerac House
101 Magazine St
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Grand Roosevelt Hotel cocktail bar with classic drinks, plush banquettes & elegant old-world vibe.
Wine-&-cheese store featuring globally accented small plates & live music on a lush back patio.
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Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland Ave
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Wine-&-cheese store featuring globally accented small plates & live music on a lush back patio.
Vaughn's is an iconic 9th ward bar that was established in 1959. Known throughout the years as the place to be for live music on Thursday Nights.
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Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine St
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Vaughn's is an iconic 9th ward bar that was established in 1959. Known throughout the years as the place to be for live music on Thursday Nights.
A very popular bohemian swimming pool with a bar and outdoor kitchen.
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The Country Club
634 Louisa Street
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A very popular bohemian swimming pool with a bar and outdoor kitchen.
Located in a 1883 historic mansion on St Charles Ave. The beautiful front porch is is a classic spot to sip cocktails. If you are looking for a more refined, upscale experiences that harks back to old New Orleans, this is a good one.
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The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles Ave
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Located in a 1883 historic mansion on St Charles Ave. The beautiful front porch is is a classic spot to sip cocktails. If you are looking for a more refined, upscale experiences that harks back to old New Orleans, this is a good one.
Beautiful place for a fancy cocktail. Located in a former church up the street, the space is beautiful, especially when the light is coming through their giant stain-glass wall.
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Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville St
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Beautiful place for a fancy cocktail. Located in a former church up the street, the space is beautiful, especially when the light is coming through their giant stain-glass wall.
Chris McMillian is a New Orleans bartender and a co-founder of The Museum of the American Cocktail. Imbibe Magazine mentioned McMillian as one of the top 25 most influential cocktail personalities of the last century.McMillian, a fourth generation bartender, has been the chief bartender at several New Orleans bars, including the Library Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton and Bar UnCommon. As a cocktail historian, McMillian is known for telling stories or reciting drink-themed poetry while making drinks. McMillian has been mentioned in many magazines such as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and has been a public speaker at institutions such as the Smithsonian.
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Revel Cafe & Bar
133 N Carrollton Ave
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Chris McMillian is a New Orleans bartender and a co-founder of The Museum of the American Cocktail. Imbibe Magazine mentioned McMillian as one of the top 25 most influential cocktail personalities of the last century.McMillian, a fourth generation bartender, has been the chief bartender at several New Orleans bars, including the Library Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton and Bar UnCommon. As a cocktail historian, McMillian is known for telling stories or reciting drink-themed poetry while making drinks. McMillian has been mentioned in many magazines such as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and has been a public speaker at institutions such as the Smithsonian.

Food scene

Great New Orleans breakfast spot with local dishes, twists on local dishes, and breakfast cocktails.
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Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad St
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Great New Orleans breakfast spot with local dishes, twists on local dishes, and breakfast cocktails.
Local & Globally influenced breakfast/brunch spot. Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Items. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies. Wine, Beer & Cocktails too
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Canal Street Bistro
3903 Canal St
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Local & Globally influenced breakfast/brunch spot. Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free Items. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies. Wine, Beer & Cocktails too
American & Creole Breakfast & Lunch Standards
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Biscuits & Buns on Banks
4337 Banks St
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American & Creole Breakfast & Lunch Standards
Assortment of typical type breakfast dishes
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Wakin' Bakin'
4408 Banks St
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Assortment of typical type breakfast dishes
Lively neighborhood spot for Creole-Italian fare like pizza & po' boys, plus a busy weekend brunch. Try their charbroiled oysters! Brunch on Sundays
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Katie's
3701 Iberville St
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Lively neighborhood spot for Creole-Italian fare like pizza & po' boys, plus a busy weekend brunch. Try their charbroiled oysters! Brunch on Sundays
Open since 1911 a New Orleans favorite poboy spot with a great atmosphere
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan Ave
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Open since 1911 a New Orleans favorite poboy spot with a great atmosphere
Market & eatery in no-nonsense quarters with fresh and boiled seafood & oysters plus prepared foods like fancy po' boys.
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Bevi Seafood Co.
236 N Carrollton Ave
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Market & eatery in no-nonsense quarters with fresh and boiled seafood & oysters plus prepared foods like fancy po' boys.
Relaxed neighborhood joint serving po' boys, seafood & Creole-Italian fare since 1947
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Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville St
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Relaxed neighborhood joint serving po' boys, seafood & Creole-Italian fare since 1947
Family-owned spot since 1957, famous for fried chicken- it really is so good! This place is further and you'll need to drive/cab.
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Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres Street
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Family-owned spot since 1957, famous for fried chicken- it really is so good! This place is further and you'll need to drive/cab.
A great spot for Creole & other Southern-inspired dishes & cocktails. A popular weekend spot.
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Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville St
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A great spot for Creole & other Southern-inspired dishes & cocktails. A popular weekend spot.
Easygoing Vietnamese spot featuring pho, noodles, steamed buns, and a patio. The New Orleans area has a very large Vietnamese population and it comes with great Vietnamese food. ** For really great Vietnamese head to Nine Roses or Doung Phuong. Both are outside of town. Doung Phuong is located in a Vietnamese neighborhood in New Orleans East.
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Namese
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Easygoing Vietnamese spot featuring pho, noodles, steamed buns, and a patio. The New Orleans area has a very large Vietnamese population and it comes with great Vietnamese food. ** For really great Vietnamese head to Nine Roses or Doung Phuong. Both are outside of town. Doung Phuong is located in a Vietnamese neighborhood in New Orleans East.
A New Orleans institution, serving big portions of classic, Creole dishes. The waiters look a little fancier in this spot, but the food is very casual.
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Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal St
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A New Orleans institution, serving big portions of classic, Creole dishes. The waiters look a little fancier in this spot, but the food is very casual.
Our neighborhood Top Chef, this is Isaac Toups restaurant. Influenced by his Louisiana heritage, it is delicious, and it's a lot of meat.
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Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton Ave
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Our neighborhood Top Chef, this is Isaac Toups restaurant. Influenced by his Louisiana heritage, it is delicious, and it's a lot of meat.
Trendy spot for Vietnamese fare (including pho) with a Creole influence, plus bubble-tea cocktails.
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MOPHO
514 City Park Ave
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Trendy spot for Vietnamese fare (including pho) with a Creole influence, plus bubble-tea cocktails.
New American fare. It's good, but not very uniquely New Orleans. Located in a former church up the street, the space is beautiful, especially when the light is coming through their giant stain-glass wall.
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Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville St
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New American fare. It's good, but not very uniquely New Orleans. Located in a former church up the street, the space is beautiful, especially when the light is coming through their giant stain-glass wall.
Set in an 1860's house, this elegant, eclectic eatery features a bar, wine list & Sunday brunch. During daylight the whole restaurant has beautiful views of the park.
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Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park Ave
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Set in an 1860's house, this elegant, eclectic eatery features a bar, wine list & Sunday brunch. During daylight the whole restaurant has beautiful views of the park.
A health-conscious counter within Swan City Yoga serving vegan snacks, smoothies & coffee.
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Good Karma Cafe
2940 Canal St
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A health-conscious counter within Swan City Yoga serving vegan snacks, smoothies & coffee.
This New Orleans favorite serves classic cafe au lait and beignets
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Cafe Du Monde City Park
56 Dreyfous Dr
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This New Orleans favorite serves classic cafe au lait and beignets
Beloved neighborhood snowball stand. Snowballs are similar to snow cones, but better :) The ice is more like snow and the syrups are richer with a huge variety. Try one with condensed milk on top (trust me)
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Pandora's Snowballs
901 N Carrollton Ave
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Beloved neighborhood snowball stand. Snowballs are similar to snow cones, but better :) The ice is more like snow and the syrups are richer with a huge variety. Try one with condensed milk on top (trust me)

Coffee Shops

Breakfast & Bakery as well as coffee shop in an interesting building just up the street. Offers free wifi.
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The Station
4400 Bienville St
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Breakfast & Bakery as well as coffee shop in an interesting building just up the street. Offers free wifi.
The closest coffee shop. Offering light food too. A very comfortable place to get work done.
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Monkey Monkey Coffee and Tea
4641 S Carrollton Ave
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The closest coffee shop. Offering light food too. A very comfortable place to get work done.
A neighborhood staple. With coffee and light eats. And nice front porch with lots of seating.
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The Bean Gallery
637 N Carrollton Ave
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A neighborhood staple. With coffee and light eats. And nice front porch with lots of seating.

Grocery Stores

Large Louisiana-owned grocery chain. In general tends to be a little nicer than The Winn-Dixie.
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Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Ave
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Large Louisiana-owned grocery chain. In general tends to be a little nicer than The Winn-Dixie.
Large Southern grocery chain. In general tends to be little cheaper than Rouses.
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Winn-Dixie
401 N Carrollton Ave
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Large Southern grocery chain. In general tends to be little cheaper than Rouses.
A small Middle Eastern grocery store
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Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks St
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A small Middle Eastern grocery store
A latin grocery store with a large prepared food area
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Norma's Sweets Bakery
2925 Bienville St
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A latin grocery store with a large prepared food area

Sightseeing

Serving as New Orleans’ largest outdoor attraction since 1854, City Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in the country. With its iconic oak trees and picturesque moss canopies, enjoy the beautiful trails and scenery, as well as the endless amount of vendors, museums and activities within the park itself. It includes multiple themed gardens, biking and walking paths, live concerts, an amusement park and the World’s largest grove of mature live oak trees.
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City Park
1 Palm Dr
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Serving as New Orleans’ largest outdoor attraction since 1854, City Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in the country. With its iconic oak trees and picturesque moss canopies, enjoy the beautiful trails and scenery, as well as the endless amount of vendors, museums and activities within the park itself. It includes multiple themed gardens, biking and walking paths, live concerts, an amusement park and the World’s largest grove of mature live oak trees.
The oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. The permanent collection at the museum features over 40,000 objects, from the Italian Renaissance to the modern era. Surrey rentals and paddle boat rentals available at Big Lake Trail in the park.
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Muzeum Sztuki w Nowym Orleanie
1 Collins Diboll Cir
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The oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans. The permanent collection at the museum features over 40,000 objects, from the Italian Renaissance to the modern era. Surrey rentals and paddle boat rentals available at Big Lake Trail in the park.
The Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art holds more than 60 sculptures collectively valued at $25 million. These incredible works of art are nestled along meandering footpaths, reflecting lagoons, and 200-year-old live oaks inside the garden.
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Ogród rzeźby
1 Collins Diboll Cir
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The Sculpture Garden at the New Orleans Museum of Art holds more than 60 sculptures collectively valued at $25 million. These incredible works of art are nestled along meandering footpaths, reflecting lagoons, and 200-year-old live oaks inside the garden.
A historic waterway that was vital to the decision to found New Orleans in this location. Now a favorite spot for canoeing, kayaking and walks in the neighborhood. Kayak-ity-yat Kayak tours available on Bayou St John (see tour section below), And paddle board rentals available (at Nola Paddle Boards)
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Bayou St John
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A historic waterway that was vital to the decision to found New Orleans in this location. Now a favorite spot for canoeing, kayaking and walks in the neighborhood. Kayak-ity-yat Kayak tours available on Bayou St John (see tour section below), And paddle board rentals available (at Nola Paddle Boards)
Local hotel with a pool and bar open to visitors from the community. A very hipster ambiance.
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The Drifter Hotel
3522 Tulane Ave
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Local hotel with a pool and bar open to visitors from the community. A very hipster ambiance.
A little less known than it's more infamous neighbor Bourbon Street, Royal street is a fantastic street to stroll for art gallerias, street performers and people watching. The galleries on Royal street are a little funkier than Julia St which is described below.
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Royal Street
Royal Street
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A little less known than it's more infamous neighbor Bourbon Street, Royal street is a fantastic street to stroll for art gallerias, street performers and people watching. The galleries on Royal street are a little funkier than Julia St which is described below.
A fantastic, elaborate museum. You could spend three days looking around here easily
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Muzeum Narodowe II Wojny Światowej
945 Magazine St
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A fantastic, elaborate museum. You could spend three days looking around here easily
A must-see with kids. A fantastic, interactive museum.
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Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas Dr
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A must-see with kids. A fantastic, interactive museum.
Founded in 1966, THNOC has grown to include 13 historic buildings on three French Quarter campuses. Visit the new exhibition center, is at 520 Royal Street, for an ever-changing array of programs and installations.
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The Historic New Orleans Collection
410 Chartres St
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Founded in 1966, THNOC has grown to include 13 historic buildings on three French Quarter campuses. Visit the new exhibition center, is at 520 Royal Street, for an ever-changing array of programs and installations.