New Orleans Neighborhoods RO YAL RAMP N CANAL ST ST BOURBON ST DECA . PETER TUR 1 French quarter T CONTI ST THE GIST OF IT : ESPLANADE AVE Historic, romantic and charming, the French Quarter is many things — “boring” is not one of them. ST ST AR ST ST HOW TO GET THERE : From the airport, travel by taxi or take Airport Road and turn left at Airline Drive. Merge onto I-10 East, and take exit 236A east toward Esplanade Avenue. Turn right at Governor Nicholls Street and follow it into the French Quarter. Once in the city, you can also access the neighborhood by streetcar; all lines go to the Quarter. WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO : EAT • Enjoy views of Jackson Square while dining at Creole restaurant Monty’s on the Square . • Order a muffuletta where the famous Sicilian-style sandwich was first made: at Central Grocery . • Take in views of Jackson Square while being serenaded by jazz musicians at Tableau . • Feast on Mediterranean-inspired Southern delicacies at Angeline . • Try the Louisiana-born seafood dishes such as Crabmeat Ravigote at Galatoire’s . • Indulge in Trinity Restaurant ’s combinations of Vietnamese, French, Italian and Cajun dishes. • Eat at Antoine’s , a family-owned Creole restaurant in business for more than 175 years. • Experience classic French cuisine in an Old World setting at Salon Restaurant . • Sit down with a café au lait and beignets (they come three to an order) at Café Beignet . DRINK • Order the famous Resurrection cocktail in a souvenir skull-shaped mug at Spirits on Bourbon . • Drink up at Cane & Table , whose quality cocktails make for great summertime sippin’. • Go for a spin at the historic Carousel Bar , housed in the famed Hotel Monteleone . • Grab a beer and stick around for the show at House of Blues . • Try the Terremoto cocktail or order one of the fine wines at upscale restaurant Meauxbar . SHOP • Browse the art, jewelry, candles and crafts at the French Market . • See the famous Blue Dog paintings (and buy a print to take home) at George Rodrigue Studio . • Choose from hundreds of NOLA-inspired artworks at Dutch Alley Artist’s Co-op . • Pick up New Age-inspired jewelry and collectibles at Earth Odyssey . • Shop for gifts and take in the gorgeous views of the Mississippi River at Jax Brewery . • Go souvenir shopping for pralines and other confections at Creole Delicacies . SEE & DO • Hear the sounds of classic New Orleans-style jazz at Preservation Hall . • Take in a night of comedy or drama at the historical Le Petit Theatre . • Embark on a free self-guided tour of St. Louis Cathedral , one of New Orleans’ premier attractions. • Seek out Louisiana State Museums that include The Cabildo, Presbytere and 1850 House. • Go for a slow ride through the French Quarter with Royal Carriages . PHOTOS (from top): St. Louis Cathedral ©Miles/Denise Chambers • Salon Restaurant ©Sam Hanna • Friday Lunch at Galatoire's ©Louis Sahuc • French Quarter Dining ©Miles/Chris Granger 26
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