New Orleans Neighborhoods mid -city CA PO THE GIST OF IT : CITY PARK AV E ES PL AN AD 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. E AV E AV E CA RR HOW TO GET THERE : O LL TO N NA L S T NT TUL CH AN AR E A V TR AI E N EX PY 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 and the city’s ancient cemeteries, or you can take a spur line along North Carrollton Avenue to get off at City Park. Mid-City is a great neighborhood for exploring by foot or by bike. WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO : EAT • Relax on Nonna Mia Café & Pizzeria ’s outdoor patio with a pizza and bottle of Chianti. • Order a po-boy and deep fried pickles from Parkway Bakery and Tavern . • Relax on the veranda at Ralph’s On the Park , whose views of City Park are as exquisite as its dishes. • Make time for tacos at Central/South American restaurant Mizado Latin Kitchen . • Sit among the old oak trees while dining on parmesan-crusted veal medallions at Café Degas . • Dine on duck confit in the converted old New Orleans home known as Rue 127 . BR OA D ST DRINK • Bowl with a beer in your hand and hear live zydeco bands at Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl . • Raise a toast at Pearl Wine Co ., a cocktail bar and shop that offers hundreds of wine varieties. • Ride the Canal Street streetcar to Bayou Beer Garden , a bar with a spacious outside patio and numerous Louisiana-made brews. • Unwind at Bayou Wine Garden , where dozens of whites and reds are sold by the bottle and glass. • Float along Bayou St. John and its nearby waterways with expert tour guides at Kayak-iti-yat . • Bet on a good time at thoroughbred racing track Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots . • Walk among thousands of plants from around the world at the New Orleans Botanical Garden . • Hear tales of Creole history at Pitot House . SHOP • Shop for women’s apparel, jewelry and baby items at söpö . • Get some New Orleans-centric gear such as T-shirts, flags and stickers at NOLA Til Ya Die . • Stroll the halls of the New Orleans Museum of Art and stop by its gift shop for souvenirs. SEE & DO • Run, play, bike or boat among New Orleans City Park ’s 1,300 acres of outdoor excitement. • Rent a kayak or paddleboard from Wheel Fun Rentals and explore the waterways of City Park. PHOTOS (from top): Crab cakes ©Ralph's On the Park • New Orleans Museum of Art ©NOMA • Patio ©Bayou Beer Garden V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E A T NE W O R L E A N S I NF O . C O M 31
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