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Once considered the “Back of Town,” this neighborhood is now the heart of New Orleans and is home to one of the city’s largest historic districts. EAT • Dine in the lush courtyard at Mopho Restaurant, best known for its Asian fusion dishes. • Get a plate of Cajun seafood at Clesi’s Restaurant, a casual spot famous for its crawfish. • Order a surf-and-turf po’boy with a side of fried pickles at Parkway Bakery & Tavern. • Find contemporary Cajun goodness and fine cocktails at Toups’ Meatery. • Discover Katie’s Restaurant, a traditional neighborhood joint near Bayou St. John. DRINK • Order one of the many local beers on tap at Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar. • Check out the cocktails at the “fun, funky gastro-lounge” known as Revel Café & Bar. • Relax in the expansive patio and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere at Bayou Wine Garden. SHOP • Discover the boutiques, antique stores and larger-scale retailers of main Mid-City thoroughfares Broad Street and Canal Street. • Unleash your inner artist by buying craft supplies or signing up for a class at NOLA Craft Culture. • Choose from the wide selection of fine chocolate bars and bonbons at Piety and Desire Chocolate. • Stroll the halls of the New Orleans Museum of Art and stop by its gift shop for souvenirs. SEE & DO • Walk the halls of Pitot House, a historic home and museum on the banks of Bayou St. John. • Tour City Park’s 1,300 acres, where golfing, kayaking, running, biking and picnicking are popular year-round activities. • Explore the waterways of Bayou St. John and City Park by boat with Kayak-iti-yat, Original Kayaking Tours of New Orleans. • Catch the action at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots, North America's third-oldest thoroughbred racing facility. • Take a swing at Bayou Oaks, a 36-hole golf course at City Park. • Wander through fascinating, inspiring exhibits with the little ones at the new Louisiana Children’s Museum. For the best route to Mid-City, ride the Canal Street streetcar from the French Quarter or riverfront. The route ends at City Park Avenue, or you can take a spur line along North Carrollton Avenue to get off at City Park. Visit NewOrleans.com for more information on these businesses and their current post-Covid19 status.
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