neIGHBorHoodS ROYAL STREET BUSKERS ©Zack Smtih FRENCH QUARTER Historic, romantic, and charming, the French Quarter is many things. Boring is not one of them. STAY Whether you prefer a quaint, tucked-away inn or a hotel right in the middle of the bustling French Quarter, you’ll find the perfect accommodations in this quintessential New Orleans neighborhood. DRINK Historic bars like Pat O’ Brien’s , local hangouts, Bourbon Street-based clubs, craft-cocktail lounges, and lush cabarets line the streets. Catch a traditional jazz show at Preservation Hall or Fritzel’s during your evening out. SEE & DO With so much culture, history, and entertainment, you’ll find a unique and exciting experience around every corner. Take a cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking , see a 360-degree view of the city and French Quarter from high atop Vue Orleans , browse exhibits at the Historic New Orleans Collection , or take a Mississippi River cruise on a historic riverboat. EAT Sample classic New Orleans cuisine at decades-old Galatoire’s or Arnaud’s , or leave the fine dining to others and grab a casual meal at Johnny’s Po-Boys . You can’t visit New Orleans without sampling seafood, so visit Acme Oyster House or Deanie’s Seafood for a true taste of the Gulf. SHOP Shopping in the French Quarter means antiques, art, jewelry, clothes, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Browse the artifacts at M.S. Rau , situated on the art-famous Royal Street . Stop into Frank Relle Photography for a print of natural Louisiana or Fleurty Girl for an “only-in-NOLA" gift. Visit Angela King Gallery for contemporary art. 38
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