New Orleans

Things to Do in New Orleans

• French Quarter-
  A trip to New Orleans has to start with the biggest draw, which is the French Quarter. So much of what makes New Orleans unique is captured in the atmosphere of the French Quarter, from the party vibe of Bourbon Street to the elegance of Royal Street. Every street in the French Quarter has something to offer, from classic restaurants to music venues and boutique shopping to voodoo temples. Some of the most popular areas include: Royal Street, Chartres Street and Bourbon Street. Also, no trip to the Quarter is complete without a stop at the historic French Market. A variety of guided tours are available covering topics such as ghosts, historical, culinary and even cocktails! We recommend, when exploring the French Quarter for the first time, use the neighborhood’s original mode of transportation, the mule-drawn carriage.
• Garden District-
  Another must-see neighborhood is the Garden District. You will find a well-preserved collection of antebellum mansions, pristine gardens and southern charm.  The Garden District certainly stands out as one of the country’s most elegant neighborhoods and is a popular destination for visitors. A great starting point would be the intersection of Prytania Street and Washington Avenue. Here, in the heart of the neighborhood, you will find shopping, cafes and the historic Lafayette Cemetery, which is a popular attraction for many tourists. Guided tours of the cemetery are available as well. Directly across the street you will find Commander’s Palace Restaurant, where celebrity chef Emeril LaGasse was executive chef for many years prior to his TV fame. In operation since 1880, Commander’s is a New Orleans culinary institution.
• Faubourg Marigny Neighborhood-
  Located just down the Mississippi river from the French Quarter is one of New Orleans well-kept secrets, the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood. It’s only a few minutes away from the French Quarter but is its own diverse community. Marigny has a funky vibe, the gardens of Washington Square Park is a perfect place for meeting local artists, performers and neighborhood characters. Visit the famous Frenchmen Street, known as the local’s version of Bourbon Street. Frenchmen is a live entertainment district that has many clubs featuring musical styles like traditional jazz, blues, reggae and rock.
• Swamp Tours-
  One of the most enjoyable things that a traveler can do in New Orleans is take an airboat swamp tour. Louisiana’s swamplands are only accessible by these high-speed airboats and vacationers will see alligators, snakes and other critters that call the bayou home. The captains that guide these tours are natives of the region who love and know the land better than anyone.

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Maison St.Charles

1319 St Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130

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