FRENCH QUARTER Historic, romantic and charming, the French Quarter is many things — “boring” is not one of them. ©Zack Smith SEE & DO • Learn of the city’s fascinating early years at the Old Ursuline Convent Museum . • See expert artisans at Cigar Factory New Orleans . • Take in a show at Le Petit Theatre . • Get schooled on New Orleans-style dishes at The Mardi Gras School of Cooking . • Venture into the deep end of science and discovery at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas . • Embark on a free self-guided tour of St. Louis Cathedral , one of New Orleans’ premier attractions. EAT • Be enchanted by the lush interior and the excellent Creole dishes at Muriel’s Jackson Square . • Bring the family to Remoulade, the casual restaurant operated by iconic Creole restaurant Arnaud’s . • Stop by Brennan’s for one of the most classic Creole New Orleans dining experiences anywhere. • Dine at legendary Louisiana chef John Folse’s Restaurant R’evolution . • Enjoy dinner at one of the French Quarter’s most photo-worthy restaurants, Napoleon House . • Eat a muffuletta sandwich at the place where it was born — Central Grocery . SHOP • Buy a print of a Blue Dog painting at George Rodrigue Studio . • Go gift shopping for New Orleans-themed gear at Toulouse Royale Gifts . • Browse through thousands of souvenirs at the French Market . • Find antique jewelry, handbags and barware at Vintage 329 . • Stroll through The Shops at Jackson Brewery , a riverfront shopping complex. DRINK • Order a world-famous Resurrection cocktail at Spirits on Bourbon . • Sip and mingle in Longway Tavern ’s gorgeous courtyard. • Drink in the history at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop , built in 1722. • Go out on a romantic date at dimly lit, ever-so-charming Sylvain . Old Ursuline Convent Museum From the airport, travel by taxi, or if you’re taking a rental car, travel northbound on Airport Access Road to merge onto I-10 East. Take exit 236A east toward Esplanade Avenue. Turn right at Governor Nicholls Street and follow it into the French Quarter. You can also access the neighborhood by streetcar; all lines go to the French Quarter. Visit NewOrleans.com for more information on these businesses and their current post-Covid19 status. 18
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