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10 INTRODUCING NE W ORLEANS
GREAT DAYS IN
NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans has always been a city where and then by duration of stay. They cover
many cultures mingle. Today, that heritage the French Quarter, elegant Uptown, the
is reflected in the diversity of things to exciting visual and performing arts scene,
do and see. The following itineraries are and entertainment for families. Important
designed to provide a flavor of life in this sights have page references so you can check
exuberant city. Some of the city’s best for more details. The price guides include
attactions are arranged first thematically cost of travel, food, and admission charges.
French Quarter and now a charming café and
Mississippi Cruise bar that oozes typical French
Quarter ambience.
Two adults allow at least $125
• Beignets for breakfast Afternoon
• Mardi Gras exhibit Head to the riverfront and the
Steamboat Natchez (see pp66–
• Lunch at Napoleon House
7) for a 2-hour cruise (departs
• Cruise on the Natchez and at 2:30pm), with calliope music,
a Bourbon stroll fascinating narratives on the
city, and views of the busy
waterway. Back on land, a short
Morning walk from the dock, the shops,
Start the day with a classic crafts booths, and flea market
coffee and beignets (donuts) stalls of the French Market
breakfast at the Café du (see p72) are excellent Stunning architecture at the Contemporary
Monde (see p78). Cross for browsing. Return Arts Center
Decatur Street to to Jackson Square
Jackson Square and hire a carriage Style, Art, and
(see p56) to watch for a ride through Creole Culture
street performers the Quarter and
entertain. Visit the the intriguing local Two adults allow at least $120
Mardi Gras exhibit at architecture. Finally, • Explore the Arts District
the Presbytère (see Oysters, at the Acme stroll along Bourbon • Creole history, art and
pp58–9), a landmark Oyster House Street (see pp48–9), antiques on Royal Street
state museum. Then, and enjoy its neon-lit,
amble down Chartres Street bawdy glory before heading • An evening at the theater
to Napoleon House (see p61) to the Acme Oyster House
for lunch. This mansion, built (see p176) for oysters or
for the French emperor, is gumbo (stew). Morning
Breakfast at the popular
Camellia Grill (see p174), a lively
diner with a true NOLA (New
Orleans, Louisiana) experience.
Catch the St. Charles Avenue
Streetcar (see pp106–7) or take a
cab to Lee Circle (see p98)
where, within a three-block
radius, you can happily
overdose on art at the Ogden
Museum of Southern Art (see
p98), the Contemporary Arts
Center (see p99), and Julia Street
galleries, which are clustered
together in the district.
A few blocks away, in an old
river warehouse on S. Peters
and Fulton streets, you’ll find
Garlic, and plenty of it, at the French market restaurants aplenty, offering
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