Guidebook for New Orleans
Food Scene
CC's Coffee House
701 Metairie RdGreat place to study
No frills local seafood joint. Fabulous boiled crawfish, shrimp, crab legs, plus gumbo, po-boys, and other cajun favorites (and even some Chinese food) but make sure to get there early, lunch and dinner lines can extend out the door.
89 locals recommend
Cajun Seafood
1479 N Claiborne AveNo frills local seafood joint. Fabulous boiled crawfish, shrimp, crab legs, plus gumbo, po-boys, and other cajun favorites (and even some Chinese food) but make sure to get there early, lunch and dinner lines can extend out the door.
Another great place to work/people watch, and open until midnight.
96 locals recommend
Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe
1241 Decatur StAnother great place to work/people watch, and open until midnight.
Port of Call
838 Esplanade AveExcellent burgers.
Because they'll put blackberry compote on your fancy hotdog! Also pet friendly!
359 locals recommend
Dat Dog
5030 Freret StBecause they'll put blackberry compote on your fancy hotdog! Also pet friendly!
Pagoda Café
1430 N Dorgenois StTasty menu and dogs allowed!
Home-style Cajun Breakfast and Lunch (small buffet). Very delicious, but be prepared to take a nap afterwards :D
201 locals recommend
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
1500 Esplanade AveHome-style Cajun Breakfast and Lunch (small buffet). Very delicious, but be prepared to take a nap afterwards :D
Everything Else
Washington Square Park
700 Elysian Fields AveDog friendly park with playground
Circle Food Store
1522 St Bernard AveSuper convenient grocery store within walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Heated Swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna year round, plus a tiki bar! Regular bar inside as well, and delicious brunch!
451 locals recommend
The Country Club
634 Louisa StreetHeated Swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna year round, plus a tiki bar! Regular bar inside as well, and delicious brunch!
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal StGreat little club with live music, full bar, and delicious food.
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen StJust a great place to go for live music and an extensive bar.
This is an old bowling alley, converted to a bar with tons of old arcade games, darts, pool tables, etc. Plenty of space, cheap, just an easy place to meet up with buddies.
25 locals recommend
Shamrock
4133 S Carrollton AveThis is an old bowling alley, converted to a bar with tons of old arcade games, darts, pool tables, etc. Plenty of space, cheap, just an easy place to meet up with buddies.
Parks & Nature
Botanical Garden, Sculpture Garden, Mini Golf, Art Museum, jogging path, lakes, giant dog park, urban forest, 24 hour coffee/beignets (Morning Call), etc. This is hands down my favorite place in the New Orleans.
1516 locals recommend
City Park
1 Palm DrBotanical Garden, Sculpture Garden, Mini Golf, Art Museum, jogging path, lakes, giant dog park, urban forest, 24 hour coffee/beignets (Morning Call), etc. This is hands down my favorite place in the New Orleans.
Getting Around
The American Bicycle Rental Company
317 Bienville St Well maintained bikes, great prices
They'll sell you a bike, and buy it back at the end of your stay (better for longer trips).
City Cycle Works
2901 Lafitte AveThey'll sell you a bike, and buy it back at the end of your stay (better for longer trips).
Joy Ride Bike Rentals
They will deliver bicycles to you, and pick up at the end of your visit!
N. Claiborne Ave. at Esplanade Ave. station