Guidebook for New Orleans
Essentials
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveRobért Fresh Market
135 Robert E Lee BlvdWalmart Supercenter
1901 Tchoupitoulas StEntertainment & Activities
UNO Lakefront Arena
6801 Franklin AveConcerts and Events
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StOur NOLA Zoo!
Where jazzfest and voodoo fest are held, NOLA's 2 biggest music festivals!
244 locals recommend
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly BlvdWhere jazzfest and voodoo fest are held, NOLA's 2 biggest music festivals!
Rock 'N' Bowl
3016 S Carrollton AveBowling plus live music!
Fulton on Tap
600 Fulton StBowling + Nightlife + Games + Food
Food Scene
Toast
1845 Gentilly BoulevardGreat Brunch!
The Velvet Cactus
6300 Argonne BlvdGreat mexican food + margaritas!
Cafe Du Monde French Market
800 Decatur StSignature beignets and cafe au lait. Open 24/7/365
Beautiful marina views! Great live music on weekends during the warm weather! Bar downstairs, great food upstairs.
19 locals recommend
Brisbi's Lakefront Restaurant & Bar
7400 Lakeshore DrBeautiful marina views! Great live music on weekends during the warm weather! Bar downstairs, great food upstairs.
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
4338 Saint Charles AvenueGreat New Orleans seafood
Katie's
3701 Iberville StDELICIOUS Brunch... worth the wait
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StBRUNCH
Choose your wine, choose your cheese, sit in the patio & listen to music! Full kitchen as well
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveChoose your wine, choose your cheese, sit in the patio & listen to music! Full kitchen as well
The Rum House
3128 Magazine StCaribbean Tacos
Drago's - Hilton Riverside
2 Poydras StGET THE CHARBROILED OYSTERS!
This is a great sushi spot to pre-game before your night out. The music is LOUD so don't expect to have long meaningful conversations. But it'll get you pumped up before hitting the town!
32 locals recommend
Rock-n-Saké Bar & Sushi
823 Fulton StThis is a great sushi spot to pre-game before your night out. The music is LOUD so don't expect to have long meaningful conversations. But it'll get you pumped up before hitting the town!
Drinks & Nightlife
Parlay's
870 Harrison AveThe Dragon's Den
508 Frenchmen StLive music + drinks
Bayou Wine Garden
315 N RendonOutdoor patio, great food, wine on tap!
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetLocated in New Orleans' Marigny neighborhood
Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveWho doesn't love good karaoke?!?
They bring popular DJs into town. If you like top 40s, EDM, and Hip Hop, this place is for you
41 locals recommend
Metropolitan Events
310 Andrew Higgins BlvdThey bring popular DJs into town. If you like top 40s, EDM, and Hip Hop, this place is for you
Après Lounge
608 Fulton StHip Hop, Top 40's
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveClassic NOLA music venue!
Where the locals go... college and young professionals, casual. outdoor patio, food.
85 locals recommend
The Tchoup Yard
405 Third StWhere the locals go... college and young professionals, casual. outdoor patio, food.
Barrel Proof
1201 Magazine StWhiskey Bar
During the summer, this hotel allows public access to their topless pool, plus bar and DJs
24 locals recommend
The Drifter Hotel
3522 Tulane AveDuring the summer, this hotel allows public access to their topless pool, plus bar and DJs
The Columns Hotel
3811 St Charles AveClassic Nola Hotel
Monkey Board
1111 Gravier StRooftop bar overlooking downtown
The oldest bar in the US! Order the purple daiquiri!
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StThe oldest bar in the US! Order the purple daiquiri!
The Piano Bar here is my favorite! Sing along to your song requests. MAKE SURE YOU ORDER A HURRICANE!
243 locals recommend
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterThe Piano Bar here is my favorite! Sing along to your song requests. MAKE SURE YOU ORDER A HURRICANE!
Tropical Isle
721 Bourbon StGotta get a hand grenade to walk up and down Bourbon st
Gold Mine Saloon
701 Dauphine StDark and gross but oh so fun
Hot Tin
2031 St Charles AveRooftop bar with breathtaking skyline views
Parks & Nature
HUGE park just nearby! Golf, frisbee golf, trails, sports fields, sculpture garden, museum, events/festivals... you name it!
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrHUGE park just nearby! Golf, frisbee golf, trails, sports fields, sculpture garden, museum, events/festivals... you name it!
Audubon Park station
Running trail, golf course, workout equipment, playgrounds
Sightseeing
Iconic in the New Orleans Skyline, visit Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral
113 locals recommend
Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
615 Pere Antoine AlleyIconic in the New Orleans Skyline, visit Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral
Shopping
Lakeside Shopping Center
3301 Veterans Memorial BlvdYour typical commercialized shopping mall
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetThis is a long strip of locally owned boutiques and restaurants