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WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO: EAT • Enjoy the scenery and Gulf-fresh fare at Landry's Seafood. • Dine at one of Harrison Avenue's many great restaurants. New Canal Lighthouse ©Miles/Chris Granger SEE & DO • Learn about the history of Lake Pontchartrain at the reconstructed New Canal Lighthouse museum. • Tour Longue Vue House & Gardens’ Classical Revival mansion, courtyards and art collection. • Make waves at NOLA Flyboarding. Flyboarding is a watersport where participants are tethered to a jet ski on a board that propels them through the air — it’s about as close as you’ll get to flying with a jetpack! • See the city from the sky with Flight Academy of New Orleans. • Walk with your partner along the lakefront. • Take a hike at New Orleans City Park's Couturie Forest. Couturie Forest ©New Orleans City Park THE GIST OF IT: Named after its stunning views of Lake Pontchartrain, Lakeview is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and day-trippers from City Park. HOW TO GET THERE: Take a cab from the French Quarter, or ride the Canal Street streetcar to the cemeteries and then catch the Lakeview bus route. This is also a great neighborhood to view via bike.
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