10 Ways to Show Off New Orleans
Updated: September 10, 2004
From the French Quarter to the eerie estates of the garden district, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in New Orleans.
On this page:The Top 10, More Spots to Impress.
The Top 10
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Mardi Gras World
Read Reviews233 Newton St, New Orleans, LA 70114 (map)
See the fantastic floats of Carnival--up close and personal--in this year-round studio tour.
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Fairmont Hotel New Orleans
Read Reviews123 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70112 (map)
Head for the bar of this historic Central Business District hotel for a taste of the city's belle epoch.
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Elizabeth's Restaurant
Read Reviews601 Gallier St, New Orleans, LA 70117 (map)
Save the beignet for another day and try calas, a yeasty rice fritter that's on the endangered foodie's list.
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Tujague's
Read Reviews823 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 (map)
This great saloon-style barroom is perfect for a cooling afternoon cocktail in a turn-of-the-last-century time warp.
Maple Leaf Bar
Read Reviews8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118 (map)
Every Tuesday night, the Rebirth Brass Band packs the house for a funky rump-shaking good time.
Bourbon House
Read Reviews144 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130 (map)
See the Bourbon Street experience in air-conditioned comfort from this exceptional oyster bar.
More Spots to Impress
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Cafe du Monde
Read Reviews800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 (map)
The menu's short and sweet at this popular tourist destination adored by locals.
Preservation Hall
Read Reviews726 St Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116 (map)
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