New Orleans 101
By Citysearch Editors, New Orleans
Experience elegance and excess in New Orleans--from the famed French Quarter to outrageous Mardi Gras festivities to decadent Cajun and Creole cuisine.
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Galatoire's Restaurant
209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
This elegant, century-old Creole establishment stands as the high-water mark of New Orleans dining. -
Brigtsen's Restaurant
723 Dante St, New Orleans, LA
Where "New Cajun" and American regional classics are intrepreted with finesse. -
Cafe du Monde
800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
This French Quarter staple serves up steaming cafe au lait and crispy beignets around the clock. -
Antoine's Restaurant
713-717 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA
Creole dining that's over the top in every luxurious way. -
K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen
416 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Celebrity Chef Paul Prudhomme turns out well-known Cajun classics with hefty price tags. -
Bayona
430 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA
Susan Spicer's restaurant redefines world cuisine one dish at a time.
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Pat O'Brien's
624 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Hurricane watch: sing along in the piano bar or try your luck with Pat O's towering fruity rum drinks. -
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA
The Uptown classic rolls on with funky local acts and big-name road shows. -
Columns Hotel
3811 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Catch a cocktail with a veranda view: Old-World grandeur on oak-shaded St. Charles Avenue. -
Napoleon House Bar & Cafe
500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Low-key meeting spot rich in character and romance, famous for a near miss with a spot in history.
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Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
The Quarter's oldest high-rise hotel also sports one of its quirkiest lobby bars: a spin-as-you-drink carousel.
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Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast
2727 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Relax in this Garden District landmark, mere steps from the streetcar and steeped in local history. -
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA
Centrally located historic grandeur and luxury await celebrities, business travelers and tourists.
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Shine Day Spa + Specialties
622 Conti St, New Orleans, LA
An oasis of scents and services near the touristy crush of the Quarter. -
Belladonna
2900 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Full-service day spa on the boutique-heavy section of Magazine Street. -
Aidan Gill for Men
2026 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
Where the gentlemen go: A guys-only salon that serves whiskey along with a "proper shave."
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French Quarter
Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA
The city's oldest neighborhood is home to a vibrant culture and delectable cuisine. -
Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA
Filled with restaurants, bars and naughty nightclubs, this popular strip becomes a street party after the sun goes down. -
French Market
Decatur St and N Peters St, New Orleans, LA
This 18th-century mall is the best place to find New Orleans trinkets and regional fare. -
Canal Street/Algiers Ferry
1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
An aquatic alternative to the big bridges, this ferry service connects downtown with the West Bank's Algiers Point.
