Bradley and Kala's guidebook
Sightseeing
Home to New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden. City Park, a 1,300-acre public park in New Orleans, Louisiana, is the 87th largest and 20th-most-visited urban public park in the United States. City Park is approximately 50% larger than Central Park in New York City, the municipal park recognized by Americans nationwide as the archetypal urban greenspace
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrHome to New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden. City Park, a 1,300-acre public park in New Orleans, Louisiana, is the 87th largest and 20th-most-visited urban public park in the United States. City Park is approximately 50% larger than Central Park in New York City, the municipal park recognized by Americans nationwide as the archetypal urban greenspace
Bayou St John
Enjoy the outdoors and take the greenway to see Bayou St. John.
Serving as the main entertainment promenade during the 1984 World's Fair, Fulton Street has recently been revitalized to become one of the city's great entertainment destinations. From chic restaurants to retail establishments and cozy music clubs, the one block long pedestrian-only Fulton Street Mall offers visitors an exciting night out on the town.
6 locals recommend
Fulton Street
Fulton StreetServing as the main entertainment promenade during the 1984 World's Fair, Fulton Street has recently been revitalized to become one of the city's great entertainment destinations. From chic restaurants to retail establishments and cozy music clubs, the one block long pedestrian-only Fulton Street Mall offers visitors an exciting night out on the town.
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StTruly remarkable experience. Full Day experience.
Royal Street is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops and art galleries.
156 locals recommend
Royal Street
Royal StreetRoyal Street is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops and art galleries.
Food scene
Neighborhood Restaurant with great cocktails, cuisine, and views of City Park.
117 locals recommend
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park AveNeighborhood Restaurant with great cocktails, cuisine, and views of City Park.
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveBest Burgers in the world. Watch out for the Monsoon!!
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayBeer and Wine on tap. Large outdoor patio. Comfortable crowd.
Best Restaurant in New Orleans for raw fish. Reservations recommended.
14 locals recommend
LUVI Restaurant
5236 Tchoupitoulas StBest Restaurant in New Orleans for raw fish. Reservations recommended.
Copper Vine
1001 Poydras StFor Brunch downtown. Bottomless Mimosas.
Apolline
4729 Magazine StBrunch Uptown. Bottomless Mimosas.
Doris Metropolitan is a high-end butchery and restaurant that handcrafts modern flavors and techniques that embrace Middle Eastern heritage and elevate the traditional steakhouse experience. Menu highlights include in-house dry aged beef and other high-quality meats that complement seasonal sides, vegetable-focused shared plates, exotic and locally sourced seafood, and a hand-selected caviar menu.
70 locals recommend
Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
620 Chartres StDoris Metropolitan is a high-end butchery and restaurant that handcrafts modern flavors and techniques that embrace Middle Eastern heritage and elevate the traditional steakhouse experience. Menu highlights include in-house dry aged beef and other high-quality meats that complement seasonal sides, vegetable-focused shared plates, exotic and locally sourced seafood, and a hand-selected caviar menu.
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad St3 blocks from a favorite breakfast and Brunch Spot.
Betsy's Pancake House
2542 Canal St7 Blocks from our home!
Best Live Music.
Head on down to Frenchman Street to enjoy live music and local artist. We recommend starting at the Spotted Cat.
521 locals recommend
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StHead on down to Frenchman Street to enjoy live music and local artist. We recommend starting at the Spotted Cat.
Tipitina's is a music venue located at the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Tchoupitoulas Street in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
429 locals recommend
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveTipitina's is a music venue located at the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Tchoupitoulas Street in Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
Neighborhoods
Historic Neighborhood in New Orleans, Located in the middle of everything.
73 locals recommend
Mid-City
Historic Neighborhood in New Orleans, Located in the middle of everything.
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.
790 locals recommend
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.
The offbeat Marigny district is known for its Cajun bistros, bohemian bars and jazz clubs, especially along Frenchmen Street. Sidewalk musicians and brass bands add a block party vibe to the nighttime Frenchmen Art Market, which sells local artwork and handicrafts. Quieter spots include Washington Square where the lawns are shaded by old oak trees.
130 locals recommend
Marigny
The offbeat Marigny district is known for its Cajun bistros, bohemian bars and jazz clubs, especially along Frenchmen Street. Sidewalk musicians and brass bands add a block party vibe to the nighttime Frenchmen Art Market, which sells local artwork and handicrafts. Quieter spots include Washington Square where the lawns are shaded by old oak trees.
Stately neoclassical mansions, cool cafes, eclectic eateries and homey pubs line oak-shaded streets in the charming Lower Garden District. Handmade jewelry, local antiques and vintage Mardi Gras costumes are on sale at the monthly Little Flea NOLA market, while a stretch of Magazine Street has antiques shops and clothing boutiques.
35 locals recommend
Lower Garden District
Stately neoclassical mansions, cool cafes, eclectic eateries and homey pubs line oak-shaded streets in the charming Lower Garden District. Handmade jewelry, local antiques and vintage Mardi Gras costumes are on sale at the monthly Little Flea NOLA market, while a stretch of Magazine Street has antiques shops and clothing boutiques.
Shopping
Canal Place
333 Canal StHigh end shopping next to the river and French Quarter.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Nola Blue Bikes
Download the Blue Bikes App and enjoy all the city has to offer on an electric bike.
Getting around
NOLA Street Car
Download the RTA app or use cash. $1.25 will take you anywhere in the city.
What to pack
Comfortable Shoes.
New Orleans is a great walking city with not so great roads. Be sure to pack some comfortable shoes for getting around town.
Getting around
Take the Lafitte Greenway on Bikes
The Lafitte Greenway is a trail for pedestrians and bicycles located in New Orleans, Louisiana, extending from Louis Armstrong Park to Bayou St. John and beyond. Opened in 2015, it is the latest reconfiguration of a historic transportation corridor that has been in use for over two centuries.