Let’s Go To New Orleans!

MAHCs Travel Guide to NOLA!

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Marketplace and Riverblends, Since 1977, The Hilton New Orleans Riv- AT A GLANCE market stands proudly serving er-side has stood at the center of it all in Adjacent to Ernest N. Morial Convention Starbucks coffee, snacks, local the heart of the city of New Orleans. Over- Center with indoor access through the LOCATION souve-nirs, toiletries, and alcohol look-ing the mighty Mississippi River, guests con-nected Riverwalk Outlet Collection mall In the heart of New Orleans, nestled along the banks of the (Marketplace only) are transfixed by the serene views while the 1,622 contemporary guest rooms including 74 Mississippi River, take the streetcar right outside or travel a ex-citement of the city bustles just outside suites with river & city views short walk to the Convention Center, Port of New Orleans, or the front door. Over the last 40 years this Over 130,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space the renowned French Quarter. hotel has hosted Mardi Gras Krewes, sports 2,900 valet & self-park spaces cham-pionship teams, corporate leaders, and Full Service FedEx Business Center with fami-lies from around the world. And during PSAV Audio Visual team that Time, it has built a reputation for being 100,000 sq ft HealthClub with fitness clas-ses, one of the most beloved hotels in New Or- weight rooms, and courts for tennis, basket- leans. Let the memorable & heartwarming ball, racquetball, volleyball and more south-ern hospitality welcome you home to 2 outdoor pools and Ringlett’s salon Hilton. Two bars & two restaurants including world famous charbroiled oysters at Drago’s

4 5 FOR YOUR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Automated Teller (ATM) Elevators Multi-Lingual Staff Avis Budget On-Site Car Gift Shop Ringlett’s Beauty Salon Rental Baggage Storage Guest Activity/Recreation Room Service Bar Area Desk In-Room WiFi (3 lev- Safety Deposit Box Car Rental Desk els) Laundry/Valet Service Shoe Shine Stand Concierge Desk Local Area Transportation Snack Shop Digital Key Available Luggage Hold Tour Desk Electric Service Luggage Services

6 7 AMENITIES AND SERVICES Whether conducting business, keeping up with a fitness routine or looking to spend quality time with your family, our Hilton hotel is here to make the most of your stay by offering the services you need, the amenities you expect, and the extras you deserve.

FOR YOUR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Automated Teller (ATM) Room Service Gift Shop Avis Budget On-Site Car Safety Deposit Guest Actuvity/Recreation Rental Baggage Storage Box Desk In-Room WiFi (3 lev- Bar Area Shoe Shine Stand els) Laundry/Valet Service Car Rental Desk Snack Shop Local Area Transportation Concierge Desk Tour Desk Luggage Hold Digital Key Available Luggage Services Electric Service Multi-Lingual Staff Elevators Ringlett’s Beauty Salon

8 9 DINING Welcome to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, where the heart of NOLA's robust cuisine cul-ture lies at our doorstep. Start the day with traditional New Or- leans classics like crawfish omelets or local favorites such as beignets. For lunch, stop in to the home of the world fa-mous charbroiled oyster at Drago's Seafood Restaurant, where this cheesy, buttery dish is on every ‘must eat’ list. In the eve- ning, visit Spirits, our open-air bar for a cocktail and American fare or travel up- stairs to our Public Belt bar for speakeasy style and live music. On the go? Grab healthy options and get your coffee fix at our Marketplace and River Blends Cafe.

10 11 Local Transportation and Tours

THINGS TO DO Stay at Hilton New Orleans Riverside and be in the center of it all. This downtown New Orleans hotel location of- fers stunning views of the Mississippi River and the city. Enjoy easy access to historic New Orleans streetcar lines, top attractions and restaurants. Explore New Orleans the easy way with our on-site car rental desk. Stop by the Avis/Budget desk on the 1st floor of the Riverside Build- ing for more information. Hilton New Orleans Riverside GROUP TRANSPORTATION NEW ORLEANS is next door to the Riverwalk, New Orleans Cruise Port From buses to streetcars and carriages, these services can help you get the good times Rollin’. and Har-rah's Casino. The hotel is also conveniently locat- ed to the following attractions: Get going with buses, limos and shuttles to accommodate your group. These companies have a • Aquarium of the Americas (3 blocks) variety of sizes and time frames for rental. Local companies know the rules and can be at your • Arts & Warehouse District (3 blocks) service from airport arrival through departure or on an as-needed basis. • Canal Street shops (4 blocks) • French Quarter (4 blocks) Step back in time and ride the historic streetcar line to your destination, take a modern approach • Jackson Square (6 blocks) with a taxi or bus, or rent a bike and choose your own path. With these option and more, it’s • National WWII Museum (8 blocks) always easy to get around New Orleans. See below for our full Transportation Directory. Need help choosing? No worries! This list of options should make it easy to make up your mind and find the perfect mode, or modes, of transportation. In addition, Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel is per- fectly situated for downtown New Orleans festivals such as Mardi Gras, the French Quarter Festival and the Es- sence Festival.

12 13 CABS AND TAXIS Limousine Services in New Orleans Taxis can be an efficient way to explore For when you want to get there in style

Because New Orleans is really a “small” big city, it’s actually quite affordable to go from here to there by cab. A cross-town ride from your French Quarter/downtown hotel to an Uptown jazz club or neighborhood restaurant is typically under $20. You’ll also find tax-is indispensable when Limos aren’t just for celebrities, VIPs or wedding days. Whether you’re looking to impress your fu- trekking out to such favorite local spots as Mid-City Lanes Rocle N’ Bowl Uptown or Vaughan’s in ture mother-in-law or a business associate at the airport, need a designated driver for your bachelor the By-water District. or bachelorette party, want to organize a plantation tour as part of your family reunion or corporate event, or ore just planning a romantic night on the town, you’ll find limo rentals ore a safe, stylish A cab ride costs about $36 from the airport to the city center for one or two people and $15 per way to get around town. passenger for three or more passengers. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. {Prices are subject to change but ore regulated by the city.) From a sedan or a classic stretch limousine to a van or bus, New Orleans limousine companies have the right vehicle for every occasion. Book your tour or business trip in advance and rest assured Next are cab companies currently servicing the New Orleans area. You can often find a cab stand that you will be well taken care of. near major hotels and attractions and you can always call ahead.

14 15 Scheduled Bus Service:

Avoid parking and traffic by utilizing public transit to and from the Louis Armstrong New Orle- ans International Airport. Service to Downtown New Orleans from the airport is available via the Jefferson Transit Authority UET) and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). Bus service is available from the outer curb outside Level 3 Ticket Lobby.

Jefferson Transit Authority (JET) Bus fare for the Veterans (El) bus operated by JET is $2.00. The fare boxes will accept $1, $5, $10, $20 dollar bills and all U.S. coins. The Veterans (El) bus provides service from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, to Downtown, with a total travel time of approximately fifty (50) minutes. For more information on public transit in the area, including accessibility, route, and fare information, please visit the Jefferson Transit website, www.jeffersontransit.org. AIRPORT SHUTTLE Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides the Airport Express (202) Bus with service to and Shuttle service is available from the airport to hotels and various other locations in the New Orle- from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport into New Orleans. Pick up locations ans for $24.00 (per person, one-way) or $44.00 (per person, round-trip). These fares include three for the Airport Express (202) Bus in New Orleans include two separate Downtown New Orleans (3) bags per person. Additional baggage may be subject to additional fees. Passengers can purchase locations. Bus stops include Elk Place at Cleveland, or the Union Passenger Terminal/Bus Bay 2 tickets at the Airport at the Airport Shuttle ticket booth located on Level 1 Baggage Claim between with transportation to the outer curb out-side of the . Bus fare for this route is $1.50. Doors 3 and 4.

Please be aware that only the Regional Ride day pass can be used on both JeT and RTA systems. All Airport Shuttle offers group rates. Large groups of fifty (50) or more people should call 1-866-596- other JeT fares and passes are non-transferable to the RTA system. To utilize the RTA system, JeT 2699 for reservations. Those needing Wheelchair-Accessible Service should also call 1-866-596- riders must pay RTA fare or purchase a Jazzy Pass (if not using a Regional Ride pass). 2699 for assistance. Please visit www.airportshuttleneworleans.com for more information.

COURTESY SHUTTLE Courtesy shuttles for off-airport parking, hotels, and motels are located in the Ground Transporta- tion Center, outside of Level 1 Baggage Claim Doors 1 through 5.

16 17 AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

Getting to and from Louis Armstrong International Airport HOW TO GET THERE Exit 1-10 to Exit 221: Loyola Drive Cross over Veterans Boulevard Proceed on the new dedicated Airport roadway Once on airport roadways, follow signage to the appropriate location. AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE The Airport Shuttle, the official ground transportation for the Louis Armstrong New Orleans In- ternational Airport, will get you where you’re going in New Orleans quickly and safely. Where They Pick Up at the Airport Look for Airport Shuttle signage right outside the baggage area. The vehicles are white with yellow “Airport Shuttle” lettering on the side. Where They Go Airport Shuttle service is available to and from Downtown and Uptown New Orleans hotels, the French Quarter, the Ernest N. Moriol Convention Center and the Cruise Ship Terminals. Return to the Airport Look for the Airport Shuttle parked in front of your hotel/departure location approximately 5 to 7 minutes before scheduled departure time. Schedule Shuttles run every day of the year, with vans deporting approximately every 30 minutes (except between 2 and 3:30 a.m.).

18 19 RIDE SHARING Purchasing Tickets Easily order an Uber or Lyft when you land at the New Orleans airport, and they’ll get you to your You can purchase ticket(s) at www.airportshuttleneworleons.com or in person at the Airport Shuttle destination in no time! Ticket Desk, located on the ground level of the airport across from the baggage claim area, or you Located on level 1, there is a designated spot for ride-share pick ups. can make a reservation by calling 866-596-2699. They accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express It is conveniently outside of baggage claim, so grab your suitcase and meet your driver. and Discover (and cash if you’re paying in person at the airport location). If you’re purchasing your Trips to and from the airport with start and end locations in Orleans Parish are a minimum of $33. ticket(s) at the airport, please claim your luggage FIRST. Lyft has launched Fast Match at the new MSY. Request a Lyft ride normally through the app, and if For Departure Reservations (from downtown New Orleans bock to the airport), please call (504) available, you’ll see a new screen pop up in your app. 522-3500 or (866) 596-2699 no later than 24 hours prior to your flight. CITY BUS Costs and Fine Print Hap the RTA’s 202 Airport Express, which travels from the airport terminals to Elk Place at Canal • $24 one-way, $44 round trip for adults and children 6 and older. Children under 6 ride free Street in Downtown New Orleans. The fare is $1.50 and the bus makes 9 daily trips to (subject to change) New Orleans. • The first three overage-sized bags per passenger are free. Oversized or additional luggage is sub- ject to on additional fee (Please Note: Vehicles cannot handle equipment or large items) • Although not required, travelers must provide their own child car seats or booster seats, if want- ed • Special arrangements may be mode for groups and pre-purchased vouchers • Shuttle tickets ore non-refundable • Fares do not include a driver gratuity Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Handicap accessible vehicles are available, but require a one-week reservation prior to arrival. For more information or reservations, please call 866-596-2699 or visit www.airportshuttleneworleons .com. TAXICABS

There is a cab stand right outside of the airport on level 1. Fares are $33 each way for one or two people. Three people or more are $14 each. There is a $1 per bag fee. This fare is good from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans. It’s regulated by the city but is subject to change.

20 21 New Orleans Airport Map Airline Check-In Terminal

Nine rental car companies operate at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The MSY Consolidated Car Rental Center is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year.

Rental Car Center Location: 600 Rental Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062

How to get there:

You can connect to the MSY Rental Car Center using our MSY Rental Car Lot Shuttle. The rental car shuttle is available in front of the Long Term Parking Garage. Exit the terminal on Level 1 Bag- gage Claim and walk towards the Long Term Parking Garage adjacent to the terminal. Efficient, nonstop service is available to and from the rental car facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shuttles typically depart every 5 minutes from the terminal to the rental car facility. The shuttle takes ap- proximately 15-20 minutes to drive from the terminal to the rental car facility.

Passengers with special needs should contact MVI Field Services at (615) 318-3108.

22 23 Level 1 Arrivals Level 2 Departures

Terminal A

24 25 Terminal B Terminal C

BUS COMPANIES WITH SERVICE TO/FROM NEW ORLEANS

With New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal located in the center of New Orleans, bus is a great means of transport to the city. No matter which bus line you choose, there’s a mode of transport that can best suit your travel needs. BUS STATIONS

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 1001 Loyola Ave., New Orleans, LA 70113

26 27 Take a Pedicab Pedicabs can be a fun way to go short distances

All pedicab driver’s are licensed by the city. They operate primarily along the Canal Street down- town corridor and in the French Quarter and nearby Faubourg Marigny and Gordon District neighborhoods. They hove o maximum capacity of two persons per vehicle. Retractable, convert- If you don’t have for to go but it seems a little too for to walk, go ahead and hail a pedicab. ible-style canvas roofs offer protection from rain or sun. The rotes per ride ore SS for the first six blocks and $1 per block per person after that. Prices are subject to change.

Pedicabs generally operate from the early morning hours until midnight on weekdays and later on weekend nights. You con hail one on the street or by colling o dispatch number.

Airplane & Helicopter Tours

You’ve walked the historic streets. You’ve taken in the sights while on one of our famous street- cars or riverboats. Now it’s time for a bird’s eye view of New Orleans. From the Lake to the River, there’s no better way to see all of the Crescent City than a ride in the sky. Since pedicabs first arrived on the New Orleans scene in 2011, thousands of visitors hove found them an environmentally friendly way to see the city or to go distances too short to bother with a cab. Plus, many of the drivers are also licensed tour guides with interesting tales to tell.

28 29 RIDE SHARING SERVICES Mobile-based apps make transport easy ARE THERE RIDE-SHARES IN NEW ORLEANS?

Need an airport pickup? Have a group dinner reservation? Need a “designated driver” to take you back to the hotel? There are apps for that! Cars range from low-cost rides to larger SUVs, and even luxury cars with specialty service (in case you wish to ride like a VIP).

Download an app on your smartphone, enter your payment information, let them know where you are and where you wont to go, and a local driver will pick you up in minutes. The best port is you pay via the app at the end of your trip. No cash or plastic required. Tips ore appreciated but not required. UBER AND LYFT AIRPORT PICKUPS

Easily order an uber or lyft when you land at the New Orleans airport, and they’ll get you to your destination in no time! Located on the bottom level of the airport parking lot, there is a designated spot for ride-shore pick ups. It is conveniently across the street from baggage claim, so grab your suitcase and meet your driver. Trips to and from the airport with start and end locations in Orleans Parish ore a minimum of $33.

30 31 Map of Hotel and French Quarter Map of Hotel and French Quarter

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t A unique and fun way to see the city N h e MAHC r e Streetcars ore a charming and convenient way to experience the many areas of New Orleans. Four ! distinct lines, each originating Downtown, will take you through the French Quarter and beyond to Annual places you might not otherwise get to see.

Conference The Canal Street Line The red Canal Streetcar line tokes locals and tourists to work and ploy each day on o 5.5-mile route 2021 from the foot of Canal Street through the Central Business District and into the Mid-City area. The line ends at City Pork Avenue at the historic cemeteries or “Cities of the Dead.” Get out and walk around. Some of the most interesting architect-true in the city is right here.

Want to spend a leisurely day in City Pork, or browsing around New Orleans Museum of Art? Hop on any of the Canal Streetcars that say CITY PARK/MUSEUM on the front window sign. The final stop on the City Park spur is the New Orleans Museum of Art. It’s filled with treasures from Degas, Monet, Picasso and many others, and is home to a magnificent sculpture garden you can wonder through for free

34 35 Rampart/ saint Claude streetcar Line Toke a ride on the Rampart/St. Claude Streetcar. In 2016, streetcars rolled on this line for the first time since 1949. This line rattles by St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, where Voo-doo Queen Marie Laveau’s tomb con be found, and Louis Armstrong Pork, home to Con-go Square. You con also visit the St. Claude Arts District in the culturally rich Marigny/Bywater. Discover authentic food, art and music clubs all the way down North Rampart before continuing on St. Claude Street to Elysian Fields Avenue.

The Riverfront Line Six vintage red streetcars operate along the popular Riverfront line which will take you from the quaint shops of the French Market to the Aquarium of the Americas and beyond. Shopping, din- ing, and sightseeing are just a streetcar ride away. The River-front Line also possess by the Outlet Collection at the Riverwalk, the shops at Canal Place, and Harrah’s Casino. Loyola-PT Line In 2013, the 1.6 mile Loyola Avenue/Union Passenger Terminal loop opened, giving visitors who arrive by Amtrak or Greyhound an easy, economical way to see the city and get to their hotels. From the Union Passenger Terminal, the Loyola Streetcar’s first stop is Julio Street, the major cor- ridor of the city’s Warehouse Arts District. The next stop is Poydras Street, the center of the city’s Financial District. The third and final stop before reaching Canal Street is at Tulone Avenue, the hub of the Medical District.

Save with A Jazzy Pass Streetcars fare is $l.25 and must be paid with exact change when you board. One, three, and 31-day unlimited ride “Jazzy Posses” ore also available for $3, $9 and $55 respectively. See the Regional Transit Authority (RTA)’s website for o list of places to purchase these as well as information about wheelchair accessibility. You can also download the RTA go mobile app and pay your fare instantly from your phone.

36 37 THINGS TO DO IN NEW ORLEANS

HISTORY & HERITAGE TOURS Dive into the culture of Crescent City with a history tour New Orleans is a gumbo of historic influences, a spicy mash up of cultures that range from Native American and African to Cuban, French, Spanish, Sicilian and Irish and more. Much of that multi-cultural history is apparent in the city’s architecture, anecdotes, and incredible cui-sine. Walking the city’s streets reveal an array of architectural treasures, all with a story to tell, whether you land at a bar that was once a notorious pirate’s den or the site of the sign-ing of the Louisiana Purchase

Whether this is your first time to New Orleans or you’re a seasoned visitor, the city’s invigo- rating spirit is sure to inspire, captivate and motivate you to jump in and see and do so much. With so many options and many things to do all the time, narrowing the playing field can be a challenge. Think of it this way: divide how much time you have by what your priorities are – history, art, music, culture, and on and on - and then add in a little time for the spon- taneous joy that is the Crescent City’s calling card. Subtract a few hours for sleep, multiply your dining pleasure by at least three times a day, and you have the perfect equation for an amazing New Orleans experience. Here is where to start making decisions.

Black Heritage Bicycle Tours Royal Carriages

Mardi Gras Mambo Tours The New Orleans New Orleans Music Company Architecture Tours 38 39 THE LOUISIANA CIVIL RIGHTS TRAIL EXPLORING NOLA'S BLACK Explore Black History in XOLA. HISTORY WITH CHILDREN

The Civil Rights Movement hos deep roots in Louisiana. From meeting places where activists organized the movement, to the businesses where Travel influencer Monet Hambrick and her family recently visited New protests took place and the streets where change-makers marched, Orleans to experience the rich culture and heritage that lives within the city. there's o rich history to be explored and remembered within the re-gion. Known online as The Traveling Child, the family spent five days exploring The Louisiana Offce of Tourism recently debuted the Louisiana Civil family-friendly activities, including the city's Block history. Here's a look at Rights Trail website, on interactive site featuring sections that span how you too can explore New Orleans' Black history with your own little ones culture&. commerce, desegregation, meeting places, and protests and Tour Treme confrontations. As one of the oldest historically Block neighborhoods in the country, Treme is rich in Block-owned restaurants, museums and historical sites. Take a walking According to Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, the Louisiana Civil tour to best experience the neighborhood and learn about Block history. Then Rights Trail was created to bring together the events of the 1950s and visit the Backstreet Cultural Museum, dedicated to Mardi Gras Indians and 1960s that placed the state of Louisiana ot the center of the national Block Carnival traditions, and the New Orleans African American Museum, Civil Rights Movement. dedicated to telling the stories of Block New Orleans. Consider dining at Dooky Chose or one of the other Block-owned restaurants in the area. The Louisiana Civil Rights Trail is on exciting project that took two years to complete," said Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. It required Visit Congo Square statewide meetings, research, digging in archival materi-al, talking to Located in Armstrong Pork, Congo Square is on open space where enslaved many who experienced this time in Louisiana, and a scholarly review Africans and free Blocks gathered for meetings, on open market and dance. of the ma-terial, he explains. "Most importantly, it invites visitors Filled with statues ond historical markers, Congo Square is a great place for a to experience Louisiana's prominent role during this movement by picnic or a rest stop on your journey through NOLA's Black history. revealing inside stories and examining the civil rights era from culture and commerce to desegregation, protests and confrontations." See the Whitney Plantation The Whitney Plantation is unique in that it is the only plantation museum The site features many locations in New Orleans, including Claiborne in Louisiana with on exclusive focus on shoring the history of the lives of Avenue, Xavier Universi-ty, Oooky Chase's Restaurant and the New enslaved people, located less thon on hour drive from New Orleans, the Zion Baptist Church, among others, of which you con read more about Whitney is worth the trip. Toke a guided tour via the Whit-ney Plantation app, on the site and plan to visit today. which is appropriate for all ages.

Visit Studio BE Studio BE is a 35,000 sq ft warehouse showcasing the work of Brandon uBMike" Odums that highlights Block history in New Orleans and beyond. Oversize, colorful contemporary art drapes over the massive walls and throughout the gallery. Studio BE reflects the current mo-ment and is a must-see for those interested in Block history or current events.

40 41 Horse and Carriage Tours

RIVERBOAT TOURS A ride on the Mississippi offers great ,views and a relaxing time

Mark Twain said that the Mississippi River was a wonderful book with a new story to tell every day. Carriage tours show off New Orleans scenery and history at a leisurely pace. Mississippi, a Chippewa Indian word that means “large river” is the life force that hos shaped New Orleans history forever, defining and literally shaping the city into its famous Crescent outline. The Horse-drown carriages were the original ride shore and the chief way folks traversed the city’s un- best way to see what Mark Twain was talking about is to take a paddle boat tour along the hard paved streets and byways. Mule-drown carriages still line up on the Decatur side of Jackson Square, working river, and travel bock to the days when Steam-driven river paddle wheelers were the moon offering leisurely city tours, filled with colorful commentary. Carriages can also be hired for groups source of both tronsportotion and commerce. Boot tours leave regularly from the riverfront area and special events, a mode of transportation that always makes a memorable impression. Here is a adjacent to Walden berg Park, some offering music and meals, all offering cocktails and narration. list of horse and carriage tours in New Orleans. So hop aboard one of these!

RV PARKING AND TRAVEL RV travelers have options to hook up in New Orleans

Pulling into an urban area like New Orleans doesn’t mean you have to resort to hotel living. Many WALKING TOURS travelers find RV-ing to be a great way to explore our city without the expense of hotel or rental cars. Tour the French Quarter, a cemetery or two, neighborhoods and more on foot for an up close adventure. Walking is the best way to see New Orleans up close and personal. Unhurried strolling When it comes to RV parks, New Orleans hos several safe, convenient options - some within walk- reveals the magical nuance of art and architecture, lets you soak in the atmosphere of city streets ing distance of the most popular French Quarter attractions and others that offer shuttles to the and be a port of the only-in-New Orleans movable feast. These guided rambles, designed to peel Vieux Core. Because our streets tend be narrow, you might feel more comfortable leaving your RV back the city’s storied post, refracting history through on informed commentary, are powerfully at the park and finding other ways to get around town. supported by the sights and sounds you’ll see along the way.

42 43 Departure Times Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

First Ferry Algiers Point 6:00am 6:00am 10:30am 10:30am

First Ferry Canal Street 6:15am 6:15am 10:45am 10:45am

Last Ferry Algiers Point 9:30pm 11:30pm 11:30pm 9:30pm

Last Ferry Canal Street 9:45pm 11:45pm 11:45pm 9:45pm

THE CANAL STREET FERRY

Getting there is all the fun

Some of the best views of the city are from the Canal Street/Algiers Ferry in the middle of the Mississippi River,. Since 1827, the ferry has traveled across the Mississippi River to Algiers Point, a historic neighborhood with loads of 19th century village charm. Ride the ferry from the French Quarter and stroll the Jazz Walk of Fame in Algiers. Discover Confetti Park, a whimsical play- ground to, kids. Grab a bite to eat nearby, and then go for a leisurely walk to burn off the signature po-boys from the area.

You can board the ferry at the foot of Canal Street - right next to the Aquarium of the Americas. The ride is for pedestrians and bikers only and costs $2. You can download the free RTA Go Mo- bile app to pay for your fore instantly an your phone. Those traveling by car may park in the in one of the nearby lots for a fee. Ferry Schedule

The ferry leaves Algiers Point every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour, and leaves Canal Street every 30 minutes at a quarter until and a quarter after the hour. It takes about 30 minutes from boarding to get to the other side.

44 45 BLUE BIKES BIKE SHARE Hop on a blue bike and commute around the city like a local! BIKE TOURS The Blue Bikes Bike Share program in New Orleans is a partnership between the City of New Or- Rent a bike and explore on your own, or take a guided tour leans and Social Bicycles, and is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Miles of installed bike-ways for you to explore neighborhoods and take in the sights. Bike under All around the city, you’ll notice racks of blue bikes - and they’re a great way to get around the city. the Live Oaks at Audubon Park or travel along the levee overlooking the Mississippi River. You can The bikes are affordable, align with the New Orleans transit system, and allow visitors and locals to explore City Park, riding from the French Quarter along the Lafitte Greenway. Rent your own from get around the city in a new way! one of the many shops around town or take a themed bike tour delving into architecture, local food, neighborhoods and history. Here are your options. HOW IT WORKS

You can sign up for Blue Bikes via the official website or the Blue Bikes New Orleans mobile app. Enter your account number and 4-digit PIN on the keypad on the bike of your choice to unlock it and head on your way! To lock the bike, simply take the U-lock from the holster and lock it too Blue Bikes rock.

You can reserve a bike ahead of time via the app or website. WHERE TO FIND BLUE BIKES

Blue Bikes ore installed all around the city, with locations ranging from Jackson Avenue in the Gar- den District oil the way to St. Rocha near the Bywater. Use the mop on the Blue Bikes official site to find mopped out locations of bike hubs. COST

You can purchase a blue bike membership for $8/hour (prorated to the minute) or $15/month. BIKING IN NEW ORLEANS Biking is a great way to get around town

Since the land in New Orleans is flat, biking in New Orleans is a great way to travel around differ- ent neighborhoods in the city.

Bike under the Live Oaks at Audubon Pork or trove) along the levee overlooking the Mississippi River. You can explore City Pork, riding from the French Quarter along the Lafitte Greenway. Rent your own from one of the many shops around town if you didn’t bring one, or take a themed bike tour delving into architecture, local food, neighbor-hoods and history.

46 47 PRIVATE TOURS NEW ORLEANS FAMILY ACTIVITIES Visitors can design custom tours and There’s a lot to do for families with kids that will keep grownups amused, too adventures

Horse and Carriage Tours Just because New Orleans has a well-deserved reputation as a playground for adults, Horse-drown carriages were the original ride shore and the chief way folks traversed there is no reason to leave the kids behind when you come to town. New Orleans is the city’s un-paved streets and byways. Mule-drown carriages syill line up on the Deca- also a city of families who bring the kids along for everything from walking the French tur side of Jack-son Square, offering leisurely city tours, filled with colorful commen- Quarter to Mardi Gras parades and our many fabulous festivals. tary. Carriages can also be hired for groups and special events, a mode of transportation that always makes a memora-ble impression. Here is a list of horse and carriage tours in Music is everywhere in this town, not just in places that serve adult beverages. Kids can New Orleans. take in classic brass at Preservation Hall, at Spotted Cat on St. Claude Avenue and on the street, where buskers and artists offer a non-stop outdoor show in places like Jack- NEW ORLEANS URBAN ADVENTURES son Square and along Royal Street. Depending on the time of year, there are free con- A new style of travel experience for those who want to get off the beaten path and certs on Wednesdays in Lafayette Square and Thursdays in Armstrong Park, all suitable really connect with a destination. We introduce guests to the small, local spots that visi- for young ears. tors would never notice on their own. New Orleans is a city full of outdoor experiences, always good for keeping little ones PIRATES OF THE QUARTER TOURS busy and active. Riding the streetcar is always a hit with kids of all ages, same goes for This French Quarter walking tour takes you through Jackson Square and Pirates Alley taking the ferry across to Algiers Point. Book a swamp tour for up close views of gators where you’ll hear about how the Lafitte brothers (Pirates!) came to New Orleans and and other wild-life. An easy drive out of town, you can also book tours through your crafted their smuggling empire. Then wander down historic Royal Street to discover hotel for an authentic bayou experience. how they evolved from smugglers to saviors during the Battle of New Orleans. You'll learn plenty Pirate and New Orleans history along the way. Before or after a visit to the wonderful Audubon Zoo, have a picnic in Audubon Park AIRBOAT ADVENTURES or at The Fly, a swath of park that follows the levy and is a beehive of activity from Penetrate secluded areas of South Louisiana's swamplands with high-speed airboats barbecues to Fris-bee throws and soccer games. The 1300-acre City Park is a green oa- geared for groups of all sizes. It's never been easier to glide over land and water to dis- sis with a lake for paddle-boat rentals, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, with its cover this exotic world of haunting beauty. antique carousel, and Story-land, a Mother Goose-themed playground where kids can meet Three Little Pigs, Cinderella’s Pumpkin, the Cheshire Cat and Snow White. A BEYOND THE BAYOU TOUR We offer 2 hour swamp tours, and full day packages to kayak the swamps, visit scenic We also have the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium, right on Canal Street. And the plantations, and tour the culturally rich neighborhoods of New Orleans. We also of- Louisi-ana Children’s Museum is a sweet rainy day activity for the younger set. fer overnight ex-periences in Cajun Country. Transportation included on full day and If you want a family walking tour experience, book a tour with French QuarTour Kids, overnight packages. Call us for assistance, or book online at www.beyondthebayoutours. fun and entertaining walking tours designed and led by teachers, for kids 4 to 18. com. Tours available any day of the week all year long. Call 504-708-5161 if we can Don’t worry, you’ll have fun too. assist with your trip planning or if you are interested in booking overnight tours.

48 49 NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM NEW ORLEANS MUSEUMS Celebrates jazz in the city where it was born. Through dynamic interactive exhibits, Discover art, history, culture and more at dozens of incredible New Orleans museums multigenerational educational programming, research facilities and engaging musi- cal performances, the music New Orleans made famous is explored in all its forms. Housed in the historic Old U.S. Mint, strategically located at the intersection of the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor, the New Orleans Jazz Learn the stories behind Mardi Gras Indian costumes and culture, immerse yourself in Museum is in the heart of the city’s vibrant music scene. Through partnerships with the largest collection of Southern Art, and walk in the footsteps of America’s Greatest local, national and international educational institutions, the New Orleans Jazz Museum Generation at the world famous World War II Museum - in New Orleans, you’ll find promotes the global understanding of jazz as one of the most innovative, historically endless places to ex-plore and learn. pivotal musical art forms in world history.

The National WWII Museum THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Since its opening day on D-Day – June 6, 2000 – nearly two million visitors have toured New Orleans is universally considered to be the birthplace of the uniquely American the National WWII Museum. A must-see for history lovers and all patriots, it has been brand of music known as Jazz. From the dance halls of South Rampart Street and the designated by the U.S. Congress as America’s offcial WWII Museum. Powerful images “cribs” of the Sto-ryville red light district in the late 19th and early 20th centuries came and extraordinary artifacts bring to life the American Spirit, the courage, teamwork and a musical mix of many cultures and preexisting genres that eventually melded into yet sacrifice of the young men and women who won the war and changed the world. From another distinct genre. In a span of just two or three decades it had became America’s the 1930s prelude to war, to the Normandy Invasion and the battles of the Pacific Is- gift to the world of popular music and the music of choice for a great generation. lands, visitors trace America’s role in the war and on the Home Front. The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park was created in 1994 to commemorate this memorable musical legacy. The park’s purpose is to preserve information, resourc- FORT PIKE es, and sites related to the beginnings and progressions of jazz in New Orleans. It never experienced bombardment from enemy guns during its nearly two centuries of histo-ry, but it was bombarded by natural forces when Hurricane Katrina struck in Au- CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL HALL MUSEUM gust 2005. Flooded and seriously damaged and closed for two years, historic Fort Pike Louisiana’s Civil War Museum, formerly known as the Confederate Museum, is one of at the eastern end of New Orleans is fully restored and open once again for tours. the largest repositories of Confederacy-related artifacts and memorabilia in the United States, in addition to being the oldest continuously operating museum in Louisiana. The A State Historic Site within the Louisiana States Park System, Fort Pike is one of the Louisiana His-torical Association built the museum in 1891, and its exterior sandstone best-preserved of a chain of early 19th century coastal fortifications along the Gulf of construction and ca-thedral-like appearance stand out in contrast to its more recent Mexico be-tween Pensacola, Florida and Barataria Bay, Louisiana. The coastal fortifica- surroundings on the edge of New Orleans Warehouse Arts District. tion system was or-dered built by President James Monroe in the late 1810s, following the War of 1812 when the British invasions of Washington, D.C. and New Orleans THE CABILDO exposed vulnerabilities in our young nation’s defense capabilities. Your visit to New Orleans’ historic French Quarter would not be complete without a stop at Jackson Square, which is where you will find the Cabildo. This elegant Spanish colonial build-ing stands next to St. Louis Cathedral and houses many rare artifacts of America’s history.

50 51 FIND A NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT Here’s a guide to our many restaurants and eateries

Whatever you hunger after chances are you’ll find it in the city’s faubourgs and streets. DOOKY CHASE’S RESTAURANT Be it Cajun or Creole, vegan or Vietnamese or a fluted cocktail, the truest taste of New 2301 Orleans Ave., Orleans is found at the table. Come have a seat. New Orleans, LA 70119 P: (504) 821-0535 COMMANDER’S PALACE RESTAURANT For seven decades, Dooky Chase was led by the world-famous, Chef Leah Chase. Her 1403 Washington Ave., award-winning Creole cuisine, love for community, fight for equality, and unmatched New Orleans, LA 70130 sense of hospi-tality and love can still be felt with around each table and with each meal P: (504) 899-8221 shared at Dooky Chase. This is the restaurant of James Beard Award Winner, Leah The quintessential New Orleans dining experience. Loved by locals and visitors alike, Chase, who won 2016 Life-time Achievement Award. and rec-ognized with James Beard awards for food and service and Wine Spectator’s Grand Award. Enjoy the Brennan family’s brand of Southern hospitality. CHOPHOUSE NEW ORLEANS 322 Magazine St., GALATOIRE’S New Orleans, LA 70130 209 Bourbon St., P: (504) 522-7902 New Orleans, LA 70130 Highest rated steakhouse in New Orleans awarded by OpenTable diners. Live enter- P: (504) 525-2021 tainment nightly. Chophouse New Orleans has crafted a niche by serving USDA Prime Founded in 1905, this legendary restaurant started with recipes and traditions brought steaks, in a bus-tling, sophisticated atmosphere. from France by Jean Galatoire. Remaining consistent for more than a century, Gala- toire’s original menu and ambiance is still present today. DRAGO’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 2 Poydras St., ANTOINE’S RESTAURANT New Orleans, LA 70054 713 St. Louis St., P: (504) 584-3911 New Orleans, LA 70130 Home of the Original Charbroiled Oyster . A New Orleans dining institution offering P: (504) 581-4422 an exten-sive seafood menu, including signature dishes such as Drago’s Original Char- Antoine’s has been operated by the same family, without interruption for 179 years. An- broiled Oysters and Mama Ruth’s Gumbo. Reservations aren’t needed. toine’s cuisine is original New Orleans with French and Creole backgrounds. One of the richest wine cellars in America is found here. THE STEAKHOUSE AT HARRAH’S NEW ORLEANS CASINO 8 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 P: (504) 533-6111 Hungry? Let us wine and dine you at The Steakhouse at Harrah’s New Orleans Casino. Com-plete with a Las Vegas style bar, see what has critics around the world talking.

52 53 TOP CHEFS IN NEW ORLEANS These chefs are creating some of the best food in the world

People come to New Orleans to eat, and for superb reason. Our game-changing CHEF TORY MCPHAIL culinary re-past is world renowned, informed by three centuries of cultural gastronomy Picnic Provisions & Whiskey and an army of dedicated chefs and creatives. We have our own Creole cuisine, a legion 741 State St. of mom and pop cor-ner stores that dish irresistible food regularly and a cavalcade of New Orleans , LA 70118 ingenious chefs intent on preserving the classics while others create new traditions. And Chef Tory McPhail’s career grew, literally, from farm to table, and New Orleans is the some are wildly successful do-ing both. lucky re-cipient. Troy grew up on his family’s farm in Washington State, eating fresh, locally grown foods and building an early appreciation for their origin. After attending CHEF EMERIL LAGASSE school in Seattle, McPhail gained experience in Florida, London and the Virgin Islands 424 Girod St. and then, Commander’s Palace Las Vegas. In early 2002, he arrived in New Orleans to New Orleans, LA 70130 become executive chef of Com-mander’s Palace in this city (the proving ground for Emeril’s Restaurant is a noisy, bustling restaurant in the belly of the Warehouse District. such prestigious names as Emeril Lagasse, Paul Prudhomme and Jamie Shannon). Both lunch and dinner feature new New Orleans foods with a Creole ethnic flair. Meril is a casual version of Emeril’s with a fun, open-style kitchen and a large bar area. CHEF SUSAN SPICER NOLA Restaurant is hip, also casual, and features Cajun/Creole dishes in the heart of Rosedale the French Quarter in a 1800s-era building. The industrial décor makes for a moody 801 Rosedale Dr. ambiance. Emeril’s Delmonico is an elegant, sophisticated restaurant on historic St. New Orleans, LA 70124 Charles Avenue featuring classic New Orleans Creole cuisine. Located in what was once Variety is the spice of life for Susan Spicer. A native of Key West, she is one of New an antebellum mansion, it’s a destination for celebration and tradition. Orleans most recognized and popular chefs, most notably for her classic restaurant, Bayona, housed in a 200-year-old French Quarter cottage. In 2010, she expanded with CHEF LEAH CHASE Mondo in the city’s Lakeview neighborhood, but has since closed in 2019. A spin Dooky Chase’s Restaurant off of the restaurant can be found in the new MSY airport. In 2016, Spicer opened 2301 Orleans Ave. Rosedale- a casual spot in Mid City serving Southern fare. Chef Susan has also served New Orleans, LA 70119 as the inspiration for a character in HBO’s Treme. She’s even played herself in the TV Frequently called the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” Chef Chase became the inspiration series NCIS: New Orleans. for Prin-cess Tiana in Disney’s animated 2009 classic The Princess and the Frog. Her honors have been many: Chef Chase received the 2016 James Beard Lifetime CHEF NINA COMPTON Achievement Award, the Lafcadio Hearn Hall of Honor at Nicholls State University’s St. Lucia native Nina Compton fell in love with New Orleans while filming BRAVO’s John Folse Culinary Institute, the Candace Award, the Freedom Foundation Award, the Top Chef Season 11: New Orleans (she grabbed the runner-up spot and was voted NAACP Human Understanding and A.P. Tureaud Awards, the Times-Picayune Loving fan favorite). In 2015, she returned to the city to open Compère Lapin at the Old No. Cup and the Weiss Award from The National Conference of Chritians and Jews- to 77 Hotel & Chandlery. Since then, the requests for reservations have been non-stop. name a few. She is the author of the Dooky Chase Cookbook. The success of Compere Lapin lead Compton to open a second restaurant, Bywater American Bistro, in the spring of 2018.

54 55 The Vintage BEST HAPPY HOURS IN NEW ORLEANS Best known for their signature bubbles and beignets combo, the Vintage offers happy Eat and drink your way through New Orleans hour every day from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and again at 3-6 p.m. Their $6 sips include rail- with these epic happy hour specials made cocktails, house bubbles, red and white wines. Top it off with $6 bites like wings, garlic herb bites, truffe parmesan fries and a special $4 order of beignet bites.

It’s not hard to find a great cocktail in New Orleans - after all, we often take credit Claret Wine & Cocktail Bar for inventing the whole thing when Sazeracs starting popping up around the French Happy hour in style at Claret Wine & Cocktail Bar from 4-6 p.m. daily. Charcuterie, Quarter dur-ing the mid-19th century. Whether or not we actually own that claim is a cheese and house-made pickle plates, whipped carrots and feta, and salt and vinegar story for another day, but regardless, we’re a city that takes our beverages very seriously. pistachios are among Claret’s discounted snacks. House wines, rotating house punches, So it’s no surprise that our happy hours are top-notch. See below to find some of our Boulevardiers, Palomas, Frozen Lillet Blanc Royale and daiquiris can all be enjoyed for favorite offerings all across the city. no more than $7.

Broussard’s Muriel’s Jackson Square Broussard’s is known for their courtyard brunches, but their happy hour is a home If you’re hoping for a happy hour with a view, look no further than Muriel’s! Nestled run too! Available at their Empire Bar and courtyard, their happy hour is offered in the heart of Jackson Square and New Orleans’ French Quarter, Muriel’s is just as Wednesday through Saturday from 3-6 p.m. You can enjoy $5 Broussard’s and New beautiful inside as it is outside. It’s not uncommon to hear the sounds of live brass Orleans classics like the Pimm’s Cup, Hurricane, or their French 76! Select beers and bands, or spot horse-drawn carriages passing by. It’s a truly magical spot wines for just $3 and $4, along with an assortment of small plates like their famous FQF crabcake can be enjoyed for under $10. Mambo’s The French Quarter’s first and only rooftop restaurant has a happy hour you won’t want NOLA Art Bar to miss out on. In addition to all of their housemade Cajun and Creole dishes such as NOLA Art Bar opened just a little over a year ago and has quickly become a hotspot Gator Nachos, Cajun Crawfish Poutine and Duck Bacon and Sweet Corn Wontons, for lo-cals artists, musicians, and craft cocktail connoisseurs. Their expansive cocktail guests can also enjoy 2 for 1 cocktail and half-priced bottles of wine. A deal this good list is broken down by liquor type - so they make sure there’s something for everyone! isn’t every day so make sure to stop by Monday-Thursday between 2 and 6 p.m. for this The ambiance is vibrant, colorful, and decked out with locally made artwork. They even happy hour special. have courtyard areas perfect for date nights or mixing and mingling. Vyoone’s The Bombay Club This Arts District-based restaurant offers a French Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday from Hidden gem of the historic Vieux Carre, the Bombay Club is an off-the-beaten-path 3-6 p.m. Choose from a special house cocktail, red and white wines, local beers for cock-tail lounge and cigar bar. Their $6 happy hour is offered daily from 4-7 p.m, under $5, as well as half-priced selected bottles of champagne. A selection of hor’s d’ Monday - Thursday and 1-7 p.m. on Friday-Sunday. Feel free to stay longer to enjoy a oeuvres all un-der $10 is also available. few cocktails from their extensive menu of craft, classic and seasonal cocktails as well. Seaworthy Seaworthy is a downtown-based oyster bar with an excellent cocktail program! Specials on chilled and cured seafood, light bites and small plates are all offered alongside their $7 wines and cocktails, and $8 beer + shots.

56 57 New Orleans Adventure Packages From swamp tours and haunted buildings to paddle-boating and more, adventure calls around every unique neighborhood, historic avenue and cozy corner of New Orleans. Package includes at least a one night stay at hotel - many offering FREE Breakfast and Parking. - and your choice of tickets Step 1. Select your dates and continue on to select a hotel. Step 2. Mix & Match attractions and experiences to create YOUR New Orleans Adventure. Step 3. Have fun and enjoy these exclusive savings in New Orleans Hotels.

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