NEIGHBORHOODS ARMSTRONG PARK ©Zack Smith The nation’s oldest African American neighborhood is steeped in rich cultural history, found in places like Congo Square. TREMÉ DRINK SEE & DO STAY Guest houses and B&Bs are the best way to experience this charming and historic part of the city. Grab a beer at a low-key neighborhood bar and you’ll come across friendly locals who have lived here for decades. EAT You won’t want to miss the local New Orleans flavors of Tremé. Enjoy sweet potato pie at Backatown Coffee Parlour and legendary Creole cooking at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant . Learn about some of the most significant history and culture of New Orleans in Tremé. Visit the New Orleans African American Museum , Armstrong Park and Congo Square , Backstreet Cultural Museum , and the Black-owned businesses along Bayou Road . 40