BRO AD 8 EAT trem É ST N CONTI ST New Orleans Neighborhoods ESPLANADE AVE THE GIST OF IT : The nation’s oldest continuously inhabited African-American neighborhood is steeped in New Orleans’ cultural history, found in places like Congo Square. AVE HOW TO GET THERE : N RAMP AR T ST CANAL ST From the French Quarter, walk northwest on St. Ann Street until you cross Rampart Street. Or travel there by taxi. WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO : • Take a seat at Dooky Chase's Restaurant , a torchbearer for Creole cuisine since 1941. • Dine at Lil Dizzy’s Café , a spot made famous by the HBO drama series Tremé. N CLAIBORNE SEE & DO • Catch a jazz or chamber music concert at renovated landmark The Historic Carver Theater . • See a range of comedy, dance and opera performances at Mahalia Jackson Theater . • Take a bus ride through Tremé with Mardi Gras Indian Cultural Tours . • See Voodoo queen Marie Laveau’s tomb with a tour group at St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 . • Visit Louis Armstrong Park , home to live outdoor music performances and the historical gathering spot known as Congo Square . PHOTOS (from left to right): Lunch ©Lil Dizzy's Cafe • Louis Armstrong Park ©NewOrleansOnline.com Lakeview / L Lakefront PONTCHARTRAIN BLVD WEST END BL VD LAKESHORE DR THE GIST OF IT : ROBERT E LEE BLVD CANAL BLVD Named after its stunning views of Lake Pontchartrain, Lakeview is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and day-trippers from City Park. WISNER BLVD I-610 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. • 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 . HOW TO GET THERE : 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. SEE & DO • Learn about the history of Lake Pontchartrain at the reconstructed New Canal Lighthouse museum. PHOTOS (from left to right): New Canal Lighthouse ©Miles/Chris Granger • Couturie Forest ©New Orleans City Park V I S I T O U R W E B S I T E AT N E W O R L E A N S I N F O . C O M 33
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