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Frenchmen Street
Frenchmen Street is Bourbon Street’s cooler cousin that’s a fraction as touristy. It’s the best place to walk in and out of music bars all night; some of our favorites are Blue Nile, d.b.a, Spotted Cat, Maison and Bamboula’s. Take some time to walk through Frenchmen Art Market, too; it’s pretty magical! It's a full fledged outdoor market open till 2am!
Cafe Du Monde French Market
Cafe Du Monde is a New Orleans Institution. Since 1862, the Original French Market coffee stand offers cafe au lait and Beignets 24 hours daily! Taste the original Beignet, Louisiana's state donut, coffee with chicory and half hot milk...cafe au lait. It's definitely a touristy spot, so use this link to learn some tips and tricks to make your experience easy: https://www.tripsavvy.com/cafe-du-monde-local-style-1604498
Carousel Bar
Take a spin on the 25-seat revolving merry-go-round bar at the famous Carousel Bar & Lounge in the Hotel Monteleone. You don’t have to be a hotel guest to have a drink at the bar, but it can be a challenge to find a seat, as this is one of the most popular bars in the French Quarter. The Vieux Carré Cocktail was invented here!
The Sazerac Bar
Named after what many consider to be the world’s first mixed drink, The Sazerac Bar carries as much history as its potable namesake. Just gazing at the famous Paul Ninas murals flanking the African walnut bar takes you back to the grandeur of old New Orleans – a time when Huey P. Long would stroll in, order a Ramos Gin Fizz, and spend the next couple of hours talking to his constituents.
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
Truly magical. Bacchanal is a wine laboratory where food music and culture collude with Holy Vino to create the most unique evenings you will ever experience in New Orleans Ninth Ward.
Cochon Butcher
First off, you get points for just pronouncing the street right. But you get way bigger points if you just take the plunge and order Le Pig Mac.
Commander's Palace
Commander's Palace, nestled in the middle of the tree-lined Garden District, has been a New Orleans landmark since 1893. Known for the award-winning quality of its food and its convivial atmosphere, the history of this famous restaurant offers a glimpse into New Orleans' storied past and has been the go-to destination for Haute Creole cuisine and whimsical Louisiana charm. The winner of seven James Beard Foundation Awards, Commander's Palace has evolved into a culinary legend.
City Park
The Crown Jewel of the New Orleans outdoor space. Recreation and Relaxation combine, this is the perfect spot for Saturday recovery. Everything from Golf (18-hole, mini, and disc!) to a Botanical Garden, the Museum of Modern Art and Boat Rentals.
Jonathan Weiss Tours
Ghosts, legends, and dark history – this is the most popular tour – a walk through the streets of the Old French Quarter, hearing the history of the city through the stories of its restless dead, it’s old legends, it’s great disasters, and unsolved murders. The stories are those that define the city and it’s people and most unsettling, it all really happened!
WWOZ New Orleans - 90.7 FM
Guardians of the Groove - WWOZ 90.7 FM is the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Station, a community radio station currently operating out of the French Quarter in New Orleans. WWOZ covers many events live in and around the city and a great spot to look up shows you may want to check out while you're here! They also broadcast live from the famed New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival annually.