Nellie's Guidebook
Music Scene
Good spot to hear local music! Right across the street from the house. Walk across the parking lot, take a left and you'll find it on your left!
188 locals recommend
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal StGood spot to hear local music! Right across the street from the house. Walk across the parking lot, take a left and you'll find it on your left!
Go on Tuesday night to hear Rebirth Brass Band. If Chef Scott happens to be outside with his food truck, get the Origino Ghetto Burger!
384 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak StGo on Tuesday night to hear Rebirth Brass Band. If Chef Scott happens to be outside with his food truck, get the Origino Ghetto Burger!
Awesome local music and bigger names alike. Two floors to bounce between, hearing the sounds of New Orleans! Fun balcony overlooking Frenchmen.
181 locals recommend
Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen StAwesome local music and bigger names alike. Two floors to bounce between, hearing the sounds of New Orleans! Fun balcony overlooking Frenchmen.
The most awesome , historical venue to hear the most traditional, old-school New Orleans Jazz. Look it up before you go to decide if you want to buy tickets or just wait in line.
264 locals recommend
Preservation Hall
726 St PeterThe most awesome , historical venue to hear the most traditional, old-school New Orleans Jazz. Look it up before you go to decide if you want to buy tickets or just wait in line.
Fun night out here! Pick your wine and cheese plate, then head to the backyard- casual hangout to drink, eat, chat and listen to live music under the big oak trees!
839 locals recommend
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveFun night out here! Pick your wine and cheese plate, then head to the backyard- casual hangout to drink, eat, chat and listen to live music under the big oak trees!
House Of Blues
225 Decatur StGreat music and burlesque shows!
Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
1500 North Claiborne AvenueLike a local's Bourbon Street! Authentic New Orleans music, drinks, food- everything!
655 locals recommend
Frenchmen Street
Like a local's Bourbon Street! Authentic New Orleans music, drinks, food- everything!
Fitness.. burn off those beignets!
Relaxing yoga studio, with a healthy Vegan coffee shop and cafe right underneath!
28 locals recommend
Swan River Yoga Mid City Mandir
2940 Canal StRelaxing yoga studio, with a healthy Vegan coffee shop and cafe right underneath!
Perfect gym if you're into lifting weights and need a little cardio. Fun little courtyard with equipment to work outdoors, as well. Affordable day passes and week passes!
504 Fitness
2600 Gravier StPerfect gym if you're into lifting weights and need a little cardio. Fun little courtyard with equipment to work outdoors, as well. Affordable day passes and week passes!
Awesome studio, offering a variety of group classes. Located in the heart of the Garden District, get your sweat on, then hit a brunch spot after,
13 locals recommend
Romney Studios
5619 Magazine StAwesome studio, offering a variety of group classes. Located in the heart of the Garden District, get your sweat on, then hit a brunch spot after,
Walking distance from the house! You can take a stroll on a quiet and peaceful pathway, seeing many sights along the way.. even stopping along the route for a cup of coffee at Hey! Coffee. Pick up your groceries from Whole Foods on the way home.
90 locals recommend
Lafitte Greenway
North Prieur StreetWalking distance from the house! You can take a stroll on a quiet and peaceful pathway, seeing many sights along the way.. even stopping along the route for a cup of coffee at Hey! Coffee. Pick up your groceries from Whole Foods on the way home.
Food scene
Just around the corner! Take a right on Broad off of Cleveland Ave. You'll find it on the right side. Perfect breakfast after waking up from a late night. Down home, diner food.
226 locals recommend
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StJust around the corner! Take a right on Broad off of Cleveland Ave. You'll find it on the right side. Perfect breakfast after waking up from a late night. Down home, diner food.
Betsy's Pancake House
2542 Canal StOld school diner, just around the corner off Canal.
Don't let the exterior fool you, this place is AMAZING! Stock up on your drinks and grab a banh mi! It's literally across the street.
23 locals recommend
Eat-Well Food Mart
2700 Canal StDon't let the exterior fool you, this place is AMAZING! Stock up on your drinks and grab a banh mi! It's literally across the street.
Not only delicious BBQ, but one of my favorite restaurants in general here in New Orleans. Very casual and has a great bar!
189 locals recommend
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveNot only delicious BBQ, but one of my favorite restaurants in general here in New Orleans. Very casual and has a great bar!
Coffee Science is not far at all from the house! Take a right on Broad from Cleveland, it will be on the left. Great coffee, pasties and seasonal breakfast offerings. Great spot to get some work done, should you need to.
16 locals recommend
Coffee Science
410 S Broad StCoffee Science is not far at all from the house! Take a right on Broad from Cleveland, it will be on the left. Great coffee, pasties and seasonal breakfast offerings. Great spot to get some work done, should you need to.
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveThe gelato is to die for! Not far at all from Blue Oak BBQ.
Katie's
3701 Iberville StA New Orleans classic. If there is a line (usually...), it's well worth the wait! Definitely walking distance from the house.
199 locals recommend
Mandina's Restaurant
3800 Canal StA New Orleans classic. If there is a line (usually...), it's well worth the wait! Definitely walking distance from the house.
Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville StAwesome po'boys!
DELICIOUS and unique asian dishes with southern flare. Can be sinful or healthy here- your choice!
146 locals recommend
MOPHO
514 City Park AveDELICIOUS and unique asian dishes with southern flare. Can be sinful or healthy here- your choice!
Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville StCasual atmosphere, delicious creole food.
Really cheap and good ice cream. Old school shop with traditional and unique flavors. Perfect for a date, families, groups- anyone!
142 locals recommend
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania StReally cheap and good ice cream. Old school shop with traditional and unique flavors. Perfect for a date, families, groups- anyone!
Really good (and still healthy!) latin food. I love their breakfast bowls and fresh juice combinations!
392 locals recommend
Surrey's Café & Juice Bar
1418 Magazine StreetReally good (and still healthy!) latin food. I love their breakfast bowls and fresh juice combinations!
Carmo
527 Julia StExotic and delicious Caribbean food in a very New Orleans atmosphere!
The cutest restaurant. The food is delicious and so nostalgic. Just a fun experience all together. The lime pina colada is insane!
11 locals recommend
Picnic Provisions & Whiskey
741 State StThe cutest restaurant. The food is delicious and so nostalgic. Just a fun experience all together. The lime pina colada is insane!
Elizabeth's
601 Gallier StClassic New Orleans EVERYTHING! The food, the look, the people...
My favorite Po'Boys! Not far from the house. Walk the po'boys off with a nice stroll on the bayou after!
681 locals recommend
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveMy favorite Po'Boys! Not far from the house. Walk the po'boys off with a nice stroll on the bayou after!
Located on the most old fashioned and quaint street, stop in to enjoy a scrumptious and hearty breakfast while listening to local artists play right to you!
47 locals recommend
Live Oak Cafe
8140 Oak StLocated on the most old fashioned and quaint street, stop in to enjoy a scrumptious and hearty breakfast while listening to local artists play right to you!
A New Orleans classic! Maybe plan to eat here before heading to a show at Maple Leaf Bar, as it's right next door!
406 locals recommend
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak StA New Orleans classic! Maybe plan to eat here before heading to a show at Maple Leaf Bar, as it's right next door!
A food hall where you pick which flavor of New Orleans you want! With a bar and vendors covering everything from drinks, meals, coffee and dessert, you can't go wrong!
17 locals recommend
Auction House Market
801 Magazine StA food hall where you pick which flavor of New Orleans you want! With a bar and vendors covering everything from drinks, meals, coffee and dessert, you can't go wrong!
Pythian Market
234 Loyola AveAnother New Orleans food hall with something from everyone!
Another New Orleans food hall with something from everyone! Located in a really charming neighborhood with plenty of sights and shops around each corner. If you go here, I recommend heading toward the river, rather than away from.
466 locals recommend
St. Roch Market
2381 St Claude AveAnother New Orleans food hall with something from everyone! Located in a really charming neighborhood with plenty of sights and shops around each corner. If you go here, I recommend heading toward the river, rather than away from.
Fry and Pie
7007 Saint Claude AvenueFries and Pies... !!!!!!
Walk the Mid-City neighborhood from the house to this cute little breakfast spot!
10 locals recommend
Fullblast Brunch
139 S Cortez StWalk the Mid-City neighborhood from the house to this cute little breakfast spot!
Barú Bistro & Tapas
3700 Magazine StTal's Hummus
4800 Magazine StIt's just SOOOO good! Plenty of healthy options, too!
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveMother's Restaurant
401 Poydras StAuthentic New Orleans menu and servers!
One of the best meals I have ever had! The ingredients are so quality and just homemade tasting!
69 locals recommend
Maïs Arepas
1200 Carondelet StOne of the best meals I have ever had! The ingredients are so quality and just homemade tasting!
Upscale (ish) Southern dining- REALLY good! Ask to see the owner's table!
95 locals recommend
Muriel's Jackson Square
801 Chartres StUpscale (ish) Southern dining- REALLY good! Ask to see the owner's table!
Nolé Special Events Venue
2001 St Charles AveJ's Creole Wingery
1700 N Claiborne AveA local favorite!
Sinfully delicious pastries and full breakfasts. Easy to order and pick up!
53 locals recommend
Buttermilk Drop Bakery
1781 N Dorgenois StSinfully delicious pastries and full breakfasts. Easy to order and pick up!
Home cooked meal (literally) AND a cultural experience! Look it up before you go- reservations are necessary!
19 locals recommend
Mosquito Supper Club
3824 Dryades StHome cooked meal (literally) AND a cultural experience! Look it up before you go- reservations are necessary!
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas StLocal cuisine in a very homey restaurant. The cornbread is TO DIE FOR.
61 locals recommend
Dick & Jenny's
4501 Tchoupitoulas StLocal cuisine in a very homey restaurant. The cornbread is TO DIE FOR.
Petite Amelie
900 Royal StThe desserts here are unreal!
Classic diner, classic New Orleans! Get there early to miss the line!
189 locals recommend
The Camellia Grill
626 S Carrollton AveClassic diner, classic New Orleans! Get there early to miss the line!
Soooo good! Even vegetarians can fare well here with the sides. Usually a line outside, but it goes quick!
673 locals recommend
Mimi's In the Marigny
2600 Chartres StreetSoooo good! Even vegetarians can fare well here with the sides. Usually a line outside, but it goes quick!
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveHefty and filling, but such good chargrilled burgers!
This is THE best BBQ I have ever had! Get there early to avoid the line and also to get the burnt tri-tip bits! You can’t go wrong with any of the sides! Everything is so soooo good. Make sure to finish your meal with the peanut butter pie!
405 locals recommend
The Joint
701 Mazant StThis is THE best BBQ I have ever had! Get there early to avoid the line and also to get the burnt tri-tip bits! You can’t go wrong with any of the sides! Everything is so soooo good. Make sure to finish your meal with the peanut butter pie!
Just for Fun!
The most awesome craft shop with all things NOLA! Have free afternoon? Take a class to learn about and create Mardi Gras parade throws!
NOLA Craft Culture
127 S Solomon StThe most awesome craft shop with all things NOLA! Have free afternoon? Take a class to learn about and create Mardi Gras parade throws!
Amazing brunch spot, but don't stop there! Head to the bar and buy a $15 day pass to the heated, saltwater pool out back! It's a relaxing tropical oasis where you're sure to make friends.
451 locals recommend
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetAmazing brunch spot, but don't stop there! Head to the bar and buy a $15 day pass to the heated, saltwater pool out back! It's a relaxing tropical oasis where you're sure to make friends.
Audubon Riverview Park
6500 Magazine StreetTake a picnic and watch the sunset over the Mississippi!
Stroll under the mossy oaks and take in the slow pace of the Big Easy.
21 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StreetStroll under the mossy oaks and take in the slow pace of the Big Easy.
Explore this old warehouse to find awesome relics of New Orleans past!
9 locals recommend
Ricca's Architectural Sales
511 N Solomon StExplore this old warehouse to find awesome relics of New Orleans past!
There is always something going on and so much to do in City Park! Just hop on the Carrolton streetcar outside the house off Canal and take it to City Park! You can just wander, or plan to visit the sculpture gardens, Children's Museum, mini golf, so much more! There is also a Cafe Du Monde in the park should you have a hankering...
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrThere is always something going on and so much to do in City Park! Just hop on the Carrolton streetcar outside the house off Canal and take it to City Park! You can just wander, or plan to visit the sculpture gardens, Children's Museum, mini golf, so much more! There is also a Cafe Du Monde in the park should you have a hankering...
Visit the shop to take home all the recipes and flavors of New Orleans! You can also take demo classes or hands-on classes from their live kitchen. Very affordable prices to learn and eat a delicious meal from a local Louisiana chef!
16 locals recommend
New Orleans School of Cooking
524 St Louis StVisit the shop to take home all the recipes and flavors of New Orleans! You can also take demo classes or hands-on classes from their live kitchen. Very affordable prices to learn and eat a delicious meal from a local Louisiana chef!
Coffee and Work
Monkey Monkey Coffee and Tea
4641 S Carrollton AveCoffee Science
410 S Broad StShake Sugary
3304 St Claude AveSo cute and relaxing!
The Station
4400 Bienville StThis is the cutest, old fashioned coffee shop. It's located across the river in Algiers. If you have a car, you can take the bridge. Otherwise, hop on the ferry! The coffee shop is fun but also a starting destination for you to wander the quaint and hidden neighborhood of Algiers.
45 locals recommend
Congregation Coffee Roasters
240 Pelican AveThis is the cutest, old fashioned coffee shop. It's located across the river in Algiers. If you have a car, you can take the bridge. Otherwise, hop on the ferry! The coffee shop is fun but also a starting destination for you to wander the quaint and hidden neighborhood of Algiers.
Sightseeing
Old docks that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina were resurrected into a beautiful park along the Mississippi. Head there to workout, relax or simply take in the views.
423 locals recommend
Crescent Park
2300 N Peters StOld docks that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina were resurrected into a beautiful park along the Mississippi. Head there to workout, relax or simply take in the views.
Definitely the most authentic and fun swamp tour. Larger groups can usually book their own tour. Well worth the drive out there!
Pearl River Eco-Tours
55050 US-90Definitely the most authentic and fun swamp tour. Larger groups can usually book their own tour. Well worth the drive out there!
Louisiana State Museum
751 Chartres StreetOne of the best museums I have ever been to! You could spend hours here. It is well worth the admission fee and extra charge to see the movie, too!
804 locals recommend
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine StOne of the best museums I have ever been to! You could spend hours here. It is well worth the admission fee and extra charge to see the movie, too!
Fun ride down the Mississippi! Seeing all the sights along the way and hearing the live music aboard. Its very relaxing.
147 locals recommend
Steamboat Natchez
400 Toulouse StFun ride down the Mississippi! Seeing all the sights along the way and hearing the live music aboard. Its very relaxing.
Unlike any architecture you've seen! Built to fare the floods. Head there and google it to learn the stories and history of these houses!
Doullut Steamboat House #1
400 Egania StUnlike any architecture you've seen! Built to fare the floods. Head there and google it to learn the stories and history of these houses!
See all the floats and props being created year round in preparation for Mardi Gras!
134 locals recommend
Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlSee all the floats and props being created year round in preparation for Mardi Gras!
The only plantation tour that focuses more on the history and lives of the slaves than anything else. Extremely raw, revealing, heart wrenching and historical. If you chose to take a plantation tour, this is the one I recommend most!
70 locals recommend
Whitney Plantation
5099 LA-18The only plantation tour that focuses more on the history and lives of the slaves than anything else. Extremely raw, revealing, heart wrenching and historical. If you chose to take a plantation tour, this is the one I recommend most!
Drinks
Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville StCool old church that is now a bar. Not far from the house!
Just the exterior of this place makes you wanna go in. You won't have a bad time here... AT ALL.
221 locals recommend
Vaughan's Lounge
4229 Dauphine StJust the exterior of this place makes you wanna go in. You won't have a bad time here... AT ALL.
Bombay Club
830 Conti StBanks Street Bar & Grill
4401 Banks StFun place to grab an appetizer and drink before dinner or mid-day while out shopping on Magazine!
41 locals recommend
The Vintage
3121 Magazine StFun place to grab an appetizer and drink before dinner or mid-day while out shopping on Magazine!
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
600 Poland AveThe Pontchartrain Hotel
2031 St Charles AveA rotating bar that's also a carousel! Awesome atmosphere and live music.
251 locals recommend
Carousel Bar
214 Royal StA rotating bar that's also a carousel! Awesome atmosphere and live music.
Bar Frances
4525 Freret StAmazing fries!