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12  INTRODUCING NE W ORLEANS

2 Days in New Orleans at the world-class Audubon permanent collection, before
Aquarium of the Americas (see returning on the Canal Streetcar.
pp92–3). Next, step over to the
• Explore the heart of the Canal Street Ferry terminal for a Day 2
French Quarter ride to Old Algiers Point. Take an Morning Explore the beautiful
• Ride America’s oldest hour exploring this quaint neigh- Garden District with the best
streetcar bor hood, admiring the cityscape antebellum homes in America
before returning on the ferry. by riding the St. Charles Avenue
• Experience New Orleans
from the river Streetcar. See the Gothic Revival
3 Days in New Orleans Briggs-Staub House (see pp104–
5) and the mansion at the Louise
S. McGehee School (see p105).
Day 1 • Tour City Park and the Loop back along Coliseum Street
Morning Get to know 18th Botanical Gardens towards Lafayette Cemetery
century New Orleans with • Experience the adventure (see p104) and Commander's
exhibitions in the Cabildo (see of Audubon Zoo Palace, former brothel now a
pp58–9). Then, proceed past • Discover the Mississippi restaurant. Stop here for lunch.
musicians and fortune-tellers to with a Steamboat
the Presbytère (see pp58–9) for Natchez dinner cruise Afternoon Reboard the St.
some carnival culture at the Charles Streetcar and continue
Mardi Gras museum. Stroll Uptown to Audubon Park (see
through the beautiful gardens p113) and see the grand Tulane
in Jackson Square (see p56), Day 1 and Loyola Universities (see
passing the statue of General Morning Begin by perusing the p112). Then, walk among the
Andrew Jackson towards the flea markets in the French Market oaks in Audubon Park (see
French Market (see p72), which (see p72). Continue towards p113) to the famous Audubon
has existed on its current site Jackson Square (see p56), Zoo (see pp114–15).
since 1791. surveying the local works of art
displayed along the park fence. Day 3
Afternoon After exploring the Make your way to the famous Morning Stroll down Royal
French Market (see p72) with St. Louis Cathedral (see pp58–9) Street to Antoine Peychaud’s
its open-air stalls, head to the then head next door to the Pharmacy, the birth place of the
Farmer’s Market to sample Presbytère (see pp58–9) for a cocktail. Next, enjoy a French
local culinary specialties. Hurricane Katrina display. Quarter carriage ride, then
Starting at the restored Gallier move on to see some 19th
House (see p74), take a stroll down Afternoon After lunch, hop on century grandeur at the Herman-
Royal Street (see pp50–51), the Esplanade Avenue bus to Grimma House (see p60).
which is lined with art galleries Mid-City and walk along the
and antique shops. Work your beautiful Bayou St. John (see Afternoon Take a walk down
way to the other end of Royal p121). Continue past Pitot Bourbon Street, stopping off at
Street and visit the interactive House (see p121) and French Pat O’Brien’s bar (see pp191–2)
Historic New Orleans Collection Creole homes, crossing the along the way to Lafitte’s
(see pp62–3), a must see for Magnolia Bridge to City Park. Blacksmith Shop (see p80), the
visitors of all ages. Bring the kids to Story land (see country’s oldest tavern. Stroll
p120) or stroll through the along the Moon Walk (see p79),
Day 2 Botanical Gardens (see p120). and find the Lighthouse Ticket
Morning Start your day with a Then, visit the New Orleans Office to book a Dinner Jazz
ride on the historic St. Charles Museum of Art (see pp122–5) Cruise aboard the Steamboat
Avenue Streetcar (see pp106–7) and wander through their Natchez (see pp66–7).
to the charming Garden District
(see pp102–3) and wander
amongst the antebellum
mansions. Swing past the famous
cornstalk fence at Colonel Short’s
Villa (see pp108–9) on your way
to Lafayette Cemetery (see p104)
to see the tombs. Then, meander
past the fragrant gardens to the
Brevard-Wisdom-Rice House
(see p109) before head ing to
Magazine Street for a bite.
Afternoon Spend the day along
the Mississippi River, beginning Interior of the world famous St. Louis Cathedral

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