New Orleans

The large park has winding lanes through old trees for walking or driving through, and includes such attractions as an outdoor sculpture garden, a botanical garden.

at corner of Henriette Delille Street, formerly St. Claude Street

This famous church founded at the start of the nineteenth century by "free people of color" is famous in local African-American history. Shortly after it opened in 1842, the church quickly became the most integrated church in the country…

around the corner from the Confederate and other museums on Camp St

Formerly the "D-Day Museum". Exhibits on the United States in World War II on the battlefronts and the home front. It has a restaurant, the "Victory Theater" presenting multi-media historical presentation, and the "Stage Door Canteen"…

1317 Tupelo St

1317 Tupelo Street. Small museum dedicated to local Mardi Gras Indians and Second Line culture. Curator Ronald W. Lewis has interesting stories. Open by appointment only; contact in advance.

Holds regular celebrations of the Catholic Mass

Between Pauline and Alvar Streets

One of the iconic images of the American Civil Rights Movement era is of the brave little Black girl Ruby Bridges walking into school while crowds of furious White segregationists yelled bile, some of them prevented from physically…

on Metairie Road up from City Park

This cemetery is just outside of Mid-City by most definitions, but is only a short drive from this neighborhood or a 5 minute walk from the end of the "Cemeteries" branch of the Canal streetcar line (Walking directions: from the end of the…

The old town square, often live music is going on here, as well as street corner painters and tarot readers. Around the square are:.

1725 St Roch Ave

Perhaps the most famous historic site in the area, although comparatively little known to visitors. This cemetery is a fascinating visit. It has above-ground crypts that rival many of New Orleans' more famous cemeteries, along with…

between Bourbon and Royal Sts· Pricey

Established in 1961 to preserve Traditional New Orleans jazz. Talk about atmosphere! Listen to real jazz and nothing else (no booze, no bathrooms).

1 Canal St

The only aquarium in New Orleans. In the French Quarter. Features an IMAX theatre. 10AM-5PM daily.

916 N Peters St· Free

Actually in "Dutch Alley", the French Market pedestrian alley on the river side of Decatur between Dumaine and St. Philip Streets. Often has free live music weekend afternoons and sometimes other times.

Also known as Jazz Fest. Held the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May every year at the New Orleans Fairgrounds, F-Su 11AM-7PM. It is second only to Mardi Gras for importance and size for New Orleans.

1204 Decatur St

Those who prefer their old style New Orleans jazz in a somewhat more upscale atmosphere where dinner and drinks are served should be sure to visit this place in the lower Quarter.

Big free music festival at locations all around the French Quarter each Spring, usually the week before the start of JazzFest.

Performing for tips from tourists, varying greatly in talent. The still mime-ers are a sight to see, they stand still alone or with a partner and when you give them a tip they will move very slowly in tandem, like a robot.

Mule-drawn carriages have driven tourists around the Quarter since the gasoline rationing of the 1940s. Carriage drivers are licensed tour guides and give tourists a full blown tour consisting of a mix of history, architecture, restaurants…

Corner of Lessesps, a block up from Poland Avenue

Bywater's most famous music venue. Thursday nights when righteous-trumpter/bandleader Kermit Ruffins is in town, he and his BBQ swingers play here; Thursday with Kermit as Vaughan's is a New Orleans favorite.

Plentiful but often pricey. Most per person, but there are a couple of good, free walking tours. Or you can simply walk and see all of the landmarks since most are labeled and you can go in and read about it yourself.

2401 Saint Ann St· Moderate

The sign above the front door says "Willie Mae's Restaurant", but everyone calls it "Willie Mae's Scotch House" — no, not Scotch food; the name is from when the place started out as a bar generations ago, specializing in a drink made with…

between Bourbon and Royal Sts

Antoine's lays claim to being the oldest same family owned restaurant in the country. Opening in 1840, this French Creole restaurant is where Oysters Rockefeller was invented in the 1890s -- and the only restaurant where the original…

Poland Ave at Dauphine St

Bar Redux is an off the beaten track hidden at the end of the world in the Bywater area of New Orleans. The bar's slogan says it all, "Come as you are. Stay as you like".

2301 Orleans Ave· Moderate

Dooky Chase is right up there with Willy Mae's below, vying for the status of most famous soul food restaurant in the city. The chicken, unsurprisingly, is a star on the menu, but for something more interesting, try the shrimp Clemenceau.

at St Louis St

The place to go if you like the thought of good drinks in a more than 200-year-old building whose owners are proud that the interior hasn't been repainted since World War I, with classical music playing over the sound system.

759 N Claiborne Ave· Cheap

The name sums it up well, although its misspelled all over the place as "Wing Snack"--the sign, the menu--the owner hasn't bothered to change it back, and it's not like that's a bad name either.

at Euterpe St· Pricey

Hostel offers mixed dorms, female-only dorms, and one private apartment with its own bathroom and kitchen. Security lockers provided in dorms. Dorm guests from abroad must provide a foreign passport; American dorm guests need an…

2306 Esplanade Ave· Expensive

This is Edgar Degas' house. Yes, you can stay in his house (or visit on a tour by appointment), and it's a lovely place to stay. Each room has a copy of Degas in New Orleans, a prize-winning documentary, and the house is filled with…

near Washington Square park· Expensive

Three-story antebellum guest house with separate apartments on each floor. Amenities include complementary Wi-Fi and a swimming pool. Rates are lower during the summer (June 1-August 31) and higher during special events (Mardi Gras, French…

1317 Ursulines Ave· Pricey

If you want a dirt cheap option within blocks of the French Quarter, well, this is that. But truth be told, it's a foul trap that tourists fall into, especially during a special event when it's hard to find lodging elsewhere.

526 Frenchmen St

Circa 1861, the building has typical high ceilings, chandeliers, hardwood floors, Cable TV, WIFI Internet Access, Central Air, a fully stocked kitchen and more!

1227 and 1244 Esplanade Ave· Expensive

Consisting of two next door mansions dating back to the 1840s, this is the Esplanade option closest to the Quarter and Marigny. If you have a choice, the 1244 property is a little more convenient, as it has the new pool and jacuzzi, as…