Eat, Drink and Explore
The National WWII Museum
This is worth the trip! Excellent!
Magazine Street - Shopping
A street filled with clothing boutiques, antique stores, restaurants, and bars. Our favorite areas are around Magazine & Ninth (3000-4000) and Magazine & Joseph (5400-5500).
Audubon Park and The Fly
Great spot for a walk or run. It's on the Streetcar route across from Tulane. Located two miles from the Hampton Inn, it's 1.8 miles around the inner loop and about 3 miles if you add the loop behind the Zoo along the river (The Fly).
Hansen's Sno-Bliz
An authentic New Orleans Sno-Ball.
Camellia Grill (and Daquiris)
Take the Streetcar ($1.25) and get off at the River Bend. A New Orleans tradition. Burgers, omelets, and a chocolate freeze are the specialties. Sit inside for the true experience. Daiquiri's is a few doors down.
Crawfish at Franky and Johnny's
Very casual.
Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar
A true hole-in-the-wall with delicious po-boys.
Guy's Po-Boys
Very good po-boys! VERY casual.
Mother's Restaurant
Po-Boys (try the Debris!), breakfast all day, plus all traditional New Orleans fare (Etouffee, Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya, etc... You may have to wait in line.
Martin's Wine Cellar
New Orleans fare, Sandwiches, Salads, etc. Delicious. A local favorite.
St. James Cheese Company - Uptown
Great sandwiches, salads, etc. A local favorite.
Superior Seafood & Oyster Bar
Satsuma Maple Cafe
A cafe for breakfast or lunch on Maple Street. Maple Street has some cute boutiques as well.
The Tchoup Yard
A very fun Indoor/Outdoor bar with limited food. Very casual. Do not walk.
The Bulldog
Indoor/Outdoor Craft Beer Bar
The Columns
A relaxing porch on the streetcar line. More of a bar than a dining destination but they do serve food.
Hot Tin Rooftop Bar at The Pontchartrain
Great views of the the city.
Fat Harry's
Best after dark. A New Orleans establishment. Home of the original cheese fries. Very close to the Hampton Inn.
F&M "Patio" Bar (Late Nite)
A hole in the wall for late night (not before 11:00/12:00) fun. DO NOT WALK.
Beignet's at Cafe du Monde or or Cafe Beignet (both in the French Quarter)
Cafe du Monde is at the French Market in the Quarter across from Jackson Square. Cafe Beignet is on Royal Street (334 Royal) which is great for Antique shopping.
Old Absinthe House on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter
Open Air Bar on Bourbon. Perfect to watch Bourbon Street from a bar stool.
The Carousel Bar & Lounge in Hotel Monteleone (French Quarter)
This is one block off Bourbon Street. It's more sophisticated than Bourbon Street bars.
The Sazerac House (Downtown)
A beautiful downtown bar.
Pat O'Brien's
The Piano Bar and the Patio are nice. It can be a nice bar but recommend skipping the Hurricane!
The Beach (227) or The Cat's Meow (701) on Bourbon
These bars are more suited for the young or the very young-at-heart! Frequented during fraternity formals.