©Paul Broussard MID-CITY 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. 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. 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 . 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 . 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. Revel Café & Bar ©Rebecca Todd Clesi’s Restaurant ©Paul Broussard 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. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT NEWORLEANS.COM 23
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