Guidebook for New Orleans
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Backstreet Cultural Museum
1531 Henriette Delille StPremier museum of Mardi Gras and Treme!
Congo Square
701 N Rampart StGood place for a jog, a stroll, or read a book.
I've been trying to get my daughter to call it "The Spaceship."
35 locals recommend
Igor's Lounge & Gameroom
2133 St Charles AveI've been trying to get my daughter to call it "The Spaceship."
Drinks & Nightlife
Oldest bar in NOLA, and has a unique vibe. Trust me.
294 locals recommend
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
941 Bourbon StOldest bar in NOLA, and has a unique vibe. Trust me.
Dueling stages, usually free brass bands, and a third floor that may have salsa, hip hop, or some sort of DJ.
234 locals recommend
The Dragon's Den
508 Frenchmen StDueling stages, usually free brass bands, and a third floor that may have salsa, hip hop, or some sort of DJ.
For the adventurous who want something off the beaten path- catch a serious show here and basically be standing next to the horn player.
41 locals recommend
Candlelight Lounge
925 N Robertson StFor the adventurous who want something off the beaten path- catch a serious show here and basically be standing next to the horn player.
Karaoke every night. Cheap booze... What more is there to say? 24 hours btw.
220 locals recommend
Kajun's Pub
2256 St Claude AveKaraoke every night. Cheap booze... What more is there to say? 24 hours btw.
Can be a little hipstery, but I did meet Quentin Tarrantino in there!
Dancing kicks in best around 11pm/midnight on Fri/Sat. Gotta go if DJ Brice Nice is spinning.
86 locals recommend
The Saint Bar & Lounge
961 St Mary StCan be a little hipstery, but I did meet Quentin Tarrantino in there!
Dancing kicks in best around 11pm/midnight on Fri/Sat. Gotta go if DJ Brice Nice is spinning.
Food Scene
Cafe Negril
606 Frenchmen StReggae and dancehall. Free music!
My local coffee joint. Comfy. Wifi. good sandwiches and great people.
83 locals recommend
Treme Coffeehouse
1501 St Philip StMy local coffee joint. Comfy. Wifi. good sandwiches and great people.
Coffee and internet until midnight, across the street from Mimi's; around the way from Schiro's and Lost Love Lounge.
53 locals recommend
Flora Gallery & Coffee Shop
2600 Royal StCoffee and internet until midnight, across the street from Mimi's; around the way from Schiro's and Lost Love Lounge.
Juan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StGreat sized stuff, maragarita specials. Excellent.
Arts & Culture
My favorite place to catch a show. Great stage. Good sound and lighting.
33 locals recommend
Republic NOLA
828 S Peters StMy favorite place to catch a show. Great stage. Good sound and lighting.
This indy movie house is always doing some premiere event, or showing a cult classic. Check the web to see what is going on.
29 locals recommend
Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
6621 St Claude AveThis indy movie house is always doing some premiere event, or showing a cult classic. Check the web to see what is going on.
Essentials
Small place with the basics: eggs, bread, pasta, milk, beer. Also makes decent sandwiches.
Esplanade Pharmacy
1400 Esplanade AveSmall place with the basics: eggs, bread, pasta, milk, beer. Also makes decent sandwiches.
Get all your food and beverage needs covered, even the organic options.
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveGet all your food and beverage needs covered, even the organic options.
Sightseeing
Some of the deep history of the Crescent City will be found right here.
47 locals recommend
New Orleans African American Museum
1418 Governor Nicholls StreetSome of the deep history of the Crescent City will be found right here.
Entertainment & Activities
This place is pretty awesome, from owls to sharks there is lots to see.
577 locals recommend
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StThis place is pretty awesome, from owls to sharks there is lots to see.