NEW ORLEANS NEIGHBORHOODS TREMÉ EAT • Take a seat at Dooky Chase's Restaurant , a torchbearer for Creole cuisine since 1941. The nation’s oldest continuously inhabited African-American neighborhood is steeped in New Orleans’ cultural history, found in places like Congo Square. DRINK • Try a selection of liquors made in-house at Seven Three Distilling ’s tasting room. • Order a cocktail at one of the neighborhood's most beloved bars, Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge . Backstreet Cultural Museum ©Cheryl Gerber • Experience old-school New Orleans cuisine done right at Gabrielle . • Dine at Willie Mae’s Scotch House , frequently cited as one of the best restaurants in town for fried chicken. • Treat the family to breakfast or brunch at Backatown Coffee Parlour . • 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. • Catch a show at Mahalia Jackson Theater , the crown jewel of Louis Armstrong Park. • Celebrate black history at the newly reopened New Orleans African American Museum . SEE & DO • Get an insider’s look at Mardi Gras Indian culture at the Backstreet Cultural Museum . Gabrielle ©Justen Williams Tremé is located just across Rampart Street from the French Quarter and is easily reachable by taxi and the Rampart-St. Claude Avenue streetcar. LAKEVIEW/ LAKEFRONT EAT • Enjoy the scenery and Gulf-fresh fare at Landry's Seafood . • Dine at one of Harrison Avenue's many great restaurants. • Drop by Filmore in the Oaks , a restaurant inside City Park, for a quick bite or a leisurely lunch. Named after its stunning views of Lake Pontchartrain, Lakeview is a destination for food lovers, City Park visitors and those seeking phenomenal sunsets. New Canal Lighthouse Museum ©Paul Broussard SEE & DO • Learn about the history of Lake Pontchartrain at the New Canal Lighthouse Museum . • Tour Longue Vue House & Gardens ’ Classical Revival mansion, courtyards and art collection. • See the city from the sky with New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training . • Take a hike at New Orleans City Park 's Couturie Forest. DRINK • Enjoy incredible cocktails and small plates at riverfront restaurant Sala . 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. Visit NewOrleans.com for more information on these businesses and their current post-Covid19 status. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT NEWORLEANS.COM 25
New Orleans Official Visitors Guide New Orleans Official Visitors Guide Summer/Fall 2020: Page 25
