Guidebook for New Orleans
Parks & Nature
The beautiful oaks that line the park offer shade and a relaxing atmosphere!
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrThe beautiful oaks that line the park offer shade and a relaxing atmosphere!
Gorgeous National Park that is so close to the city but feels so removed!
124 locals recommend
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Gorgeous National Park that is so close to the city but feels so removed!
Close to City Park, always a great place to walk/bike. Stop for a drink at Bayou Beer Garden or a poboy at Parkway!
238 locals recommend
Bayou St John
Close to City Park, always a great place to walk/bike. Stop for a drink at Bayou Beer Garden or a poboy at Parkway!
Arts & Culture
Museum of Art station
The largest collection of art in New Orleans!
Large selection of Southern art including folk art. I prefer this museum over the New Orleans Museum of Art.
315 locals recommend
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StLarge selection of Southern art including folk art. I prefer this museum over the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Louisiana Children's Museum
15 Henry Thomas DrBrand New in beautiful city park!
Sightseeing
Lovely park in front of St. Louis Cathedral. It's lined with local artists, fortune tellers, tarot card readers, and usually a brass band.
477 locals recommend
Jackson Square
701 Decatur StLovely park in front of St. Louis Cathedral. It's lined with local artists, fortune tellers, tarot card readers, and usually a brass band.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StHas everything you would ever need for Groceries!
Small grocery with limited selection but very good hot meals for a picnic at City Park and a wide selection of alcohol. It's always fast and easy!
236 locals recommend
Canseco's Esplanade Market
3135 Esplanade AveSmall grocery with limited selection but very good hot meals for a picnic at City Park and a wide selection of alcohol. It's always fast and easy!
Food Scene
The Best glazed donuts and buttermilk drops in the city! They also serve a great hot breakfast!
53 locals recommend
Buttermilk Drop Bakery
1781 N Dorgenois StThe Best glazed donuts and buttermilk drops in the city! They also serve a great hot breakfast!
Best Poboys in town! Long line? Call ahead or order at the bar to get it to-go and picnic a block away on Bayou St. John!
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveBest Poboys in town! Long line? Call ahead or order at the bar to get it to-go and picnic a block away on Bayou St. John!
Drinks & Nightlife
Pat O'Brien's
718 St PeterGreat drinks and lovely piano bar!
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StUsually great jazz music and other New Orleans style music. They typically have a $5 cover now!
521 locals recommend
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StUsually great jazz music and other New Orleans style music. They typically have a $5 cover now!