CITY GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS

ATTRACTIONS

HOTELS

LIVE MUSIC

NIGHTLIFE

RESTAURANTS

SHOPPING

TRAVEL TIPS New Orleans is popular for its festive culture and fun party scene. Open and welcoming to a variety of identities, New Orleans is definitely a world unto itself. Whether you want to kick off your shoes lay back and enjoy the delicious food or party all night with 24-hour never-closing clubs and bars. New Orleans is sure to keep you endlessly amused. ATTRACTIONS

French Quarter • New Orleans is the birthplace of Jazz music. The also is known as the Vieux Carré, the heart and soul of the city. Rich in music history and culture, the French Quarter is a place you won’t want to miss out on.

Garden District • Historically, New Orleans is known for its annual celebrations, festivals, and music. Just a little less than 3 miles southwest of the French Quarter you can take a tour of the Garden District. With beautiful homes and buildings to gaze upon, Garden District is known for its beautiful trees, and yes, gardens. Some visitors even prefer this district to .

Frenchmen Street • If you want to get away from the touristy area in exchange for a more authentic New Orleans experience then head to lively Frenchmen Street. Frenchmen Street is a famous spot for locals and only about four blocks away from bars, restaurants and shopping centers.

The National WWII Museum • Located on in the Warehouse District, it offers exhibits showcasing artifacts and located District, it offers exhibits showcasing artifacts and films documentaries showcasing D-Day and the war in the Pacific to the Holocaust HOTELS

New Orleans is surrounded by southern comfort. Come to stay at one of New Orleans finest boutique hotels and check it out for yourself.

221 Camp St ($$) • 221 Camp St • Hotel Main Line +(504) 553-9550 • www.ihhotel.com Soniat House ($$$) • 1133 Chartres St • Hotel Main Line +1 (504) 522-0570 • www.soniathouse.com Inn on Ursulines ($$) • 708 Ursulines Ave • Hotel Main Line +(504) 525-8509 • www.frenchquarterguesthouses.com St. James Hotel ($$) • 330 Magazine St • Hotel Main Line +1 (504) 304-4000 • www.choicehotels.com Hotel Indigo • 2203 St Charles Ave • Hotel Main Line +1 (504) 522-3650 • www.ihg.com The Saint Hotel • 931 Canal St • Hotel Main Line 504) 522-5400 • www.marriott.com LIVE MUSIC

New Orleans’ sultry music legacy is something that needs to be experienced by all. Check out some of these local music venues and you’ll find out all about it for yourself.

Local Music Spots • 501 Napoleon Ave • Music Venue • tipitinas.com/ House of Blues New Orleans • 225 Decatur St • Music Venue, Lounge, Bar • houseofblues.com Three Keys At Ace Hotel New Orleans • 600 Carondelet St • Music Lounge, Bar • threekeysnola.com The Howlin’ Wolf • 907 S Peters St • Music Hall, Bar • thehowlinwolf.com/ Preservation Hall • 726 St Peter • Jazz • preservationhall.com The Spotted Cat Music Club • 623 Frenchmen St • Jazz Lounge • spottedcatmusicclub.com Joy Theatre • 1200 Canal St • Music Venue, Jazz Club, Bar • thejoytheater.com D.b.a • 618 Frenchmen St • Pub, Local Acts • dbaneworleans.com NIGHTLIFE

New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz music, is where you can get the first-hand experience of the best in live music. There are tons of bars on Bourbon Street that have multiple levels with different live bands on each, giving you plenty of options to satisfy your need for an amazing time. Here are just a few.

Masquerade Nightclub • 8 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130 • Bar, Nightclub • (504) 265-7976 Beach On Bourbon • 227 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130 • Bar, Nightclub • beachonbourbon.com/ Vive! • 717 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130 • Bar, Lounge • hotellemarais.com/nightlife House of Blues New Orleans • 225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130 • Jazz Nightclub and Bar • houseofblues.com/neworleans The Maison • 508 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116 • Club • maisonfrenchmen.com/ RESTAURANTS

Creole cuisine is considered to be New Orleans tastiest comfort food. Also known for its shrimp gumbo and Po’ boy, a traditional sandwich from New Orleans. Make sure to put these on your list of things to try. Most local restaurants will give you a hearty taste of authentic New Orleans dishes and here are some we love.

Brennan’s ($$$$) • 417 Royal St • Creole cuisine • brennansneworleans.com Catbird Seat ($$$$) • 417 Royal S • American • Creole Cuisine • Thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com Commander’s Palace ($$$) • 1403 Washington Ave • American • Creole • commanderspalace.com Cochon Butche($$) • 930 Tchoupitoulas St B • Cajun • cochonbutcher.com Shaya ($$) • 4213 Magazine St • Israeli cuisine • shayarestaurant.com/ Oceana Grill ($$) • 739 Conti St • Seafood • oceanagrill.com Cochon RESTAURANT ($$$) • 930 Tchoupitoulas St suite A • Cajun • cochonrestaurant.com Parkway Bakery & Tavern ($$) • 538 Hagan Ave • American • parkwaypoorboys.com SHOPPING

New Orleans is a town filled with American, French and Caribbean history and it’s hard not to want to take a piece of that home with you! Check out some of these local shops, filled with vintage, handcrafted goods, and locally made art pieces representing something from each part of NOLA’s rich culture.

Le Garage Antiques & Clothing • 1234 Decatur St • Antique store Funky Monkey • 3127 Magazine St • Clothing, plus costumes & funky accessories. Blue Dream • 2121 Chartres St B • Specializing in locally made items and jewelry Magazine Antique Mall • 3017 Magazine St • Specializing in vintage fashion, antiques, and vendors Secondline Arts And Antiques • 1209 Decatur St • Antiques which feature an ever-changing, assortment of European furniture. TRAVEL TIPS

While New Orleans has a well laid out bus system, the buses often do not run according to schedule. If you do not plan to rent a car, download the Uber or Lyft to your phones and use these ride-sharing services if you need to get somewhere on time.

Bourbon Street is the Real Deal • If you are looking to experience the real with its live jazzy Caribbean music and bars, then Bourbon Street is the place to be! Lower Bourbon is filled with live music venues, historic bars, and New Orleans culture.

Eat Locally • If you haven’t tried or tasted the amazing cuisine of New Orleans then know, it’s an absolute must. Local restaurants in New Orleans will give you a real southern Caribbean culinary experience with flavors that you are likely to never forget. NEW ORLEANS CITY GUIDE