Melanie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The French Quarter is a historic place in New Orleans. You can visit night or day. During a day visit, you'll see street artists around Jackson Square, street musicians often preform, many shops with unique items, art galleries and people watching. They is coffee and beignets and many excellent restaurants. One of the country's oldest churches is the St. Louis Cathedral.
It can be seen inside and out. It's not far is Canal street where there are many shops.
French Quarter
The museum could take an entire day to view. It has many collections from various periods of history. There is a Sculpture Garden next door. The park also has amusement rides, putt putt golf and tennis courts.
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Μουσείο Τέχνης της Νέας Ορλεάνης
1 Collins Diboll CirThe museum could take an entire day to view. It has many collections from various periods of history. There is a Sculpture Garden next door. The park also has amusement rides, putt putt golf and tennis courts.
The Ogden features local artists from various periods. They often have music on Wednesday nights.
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Ogden Museum of Southern Art
925 Camp StThe Ogden features local artists from various periods. They often have music on Wednesday nights.
One of the best zoos in the country is here. There is also a water park in the zoo opened during the summer. You can watch the behavior of reptiles, mammals, birds and amphibians. The zoo is divided according to land areas. There are many benches and rest spots throughout and a children's petting zoo and play area.
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Audubon Zoo station
One of the best zoos in the country is here. There is also a water park in the zoo opened during the summer. You can watch the behavior of reptiles, mammals, birds and amphibians. The zoo is divided according to land areas. There are many benches and rest spots throughout and a children's petting zoo and play area.
This is where you can find fish of all types including octopus, sharks, sting rays and many, many more.
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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StThis is where you can find fish of all types including octopus, sharks, sting rays and many, many more.
If you like insects this is the place for you. You can view3 them up close and even taste a cooked bug from the chefs at the insectarium. The butterfly garden has ponds with fish and benches where you can sit and relax. It is a very peaceful spot.
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Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
1 Canal StIf you like insects this is the place for you. You can view3 them up close and even taste a cooked bug from the chefs at the insectarium. The butterfly garden has ponds with fish and benches where you can sit and relax. It is a very peaceful spot.
This is a historic part of the New Orleans Music scene. Many acts are featured and can go on the early morning hours.
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Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveThis is a historic part of the New Orleans Music scene. Many acts are featured and can go on the early morning hours.
There is excitement at the fairgrounds during racing season. You can look at the horses before a race and bet on a winner if you like. When it closes they prepare it for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. This is a memorable event that is the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. There is so much to see, hear and eat during the, "Fest".
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
1751 Gentilly BoulevardThere is excitement at the fairgrounds during racing season. You can look at the horses before a race and bet on a winner if you like. When it closes they prepare it for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. This is a memorable event that is the last weekend of April and the first weekend of May. There is so much to see, hear and eat during the, "Fest".
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is known the world over. Here you can see the making of the floats for the parades even if it is not Mardi Gras. You can still see the splendor of the floats and learn about the history of New Orleans Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is always on Tuesday, 40 days before Easter. The parades start about three weeks before and finish on Mardi Gras Day.
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Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans PlMardi Gras in New Orleans is known the world over. Here you can see the making of the floats for the parades even if it is not Mardi Gras. You can still see the splendor of the floats and learn about the history of New Orleans Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is always on Tuesday, 40 days before Easter. The parades start about three weeks before and finish on Mardi Gras Day.
Food scene
Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade AveCommander's Palace
1403 Washington AveMikimoto
3301 S Carrollton AveThe Praline Connection
301 Frenchmen StMona's Cafe Frenchmen
504 Frenchmen StJuan's Flying Burrito - LGD
2018 Magazine StThis is a typical New Orleans seafood restaurant whose food is delicious, with prices that a family can afford.
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Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter
841 Iberville StThis is a typical New Orleans seafood restaurant whose food is delicious, with prices that a family can afford.
Music Scene
You will find a variety of local music, a large dance floor and alleys for bowling all here.
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Rock 'N' Bowl
3016 S Carrollton AveYou will find a variety of local music, a large dance floor and alleys for bowling all here.
Neighborhoods
The house is in the Lakeview neighborhood. It offers many restaurants, coffee shops and unique boutiques along with grocery and fishing stores. City Park is within walking distance. There is bus service that for $1.25 will take you to the Lakefront of Lake Ponchatrain or down to the River where the French Quarter is located. This is one of the safest neighborhoods in New Orleans.
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Lakeview
The house is in the Lakeview neighborhood. It offers many restaurants, coffee shops and unique boutiques along with grocery and fishing stores. City Park is within walking distance. There is bus service that for $1.25 will take you to the Lakefront of Lake Ponchatrain or down to the River where the French Quarter is located. This is one of the safest neighborhoods in New Orleans.
You can take a streetcar to tour Uptown New Orleans. Audubon Park and the zoo is located in this neighborhood. Many fine houses line St. Charles Avenue. There are many fine restaurants and music venues in this area of town.
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Uptown/Carrollton
You can take a streetcar to tour Uptown New Orleans. Audubon Park and the zoo is located in this neighborhood. Many fine houses line St. Charles Avenue. There are many fine restaurants and music venues in this area of town.
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Ταξιδεύοντας με παιδιά
Traveling with kids.
It can be a long day for kids when sightseeing in New Orleans. I recommend that they are rested before starting out and bring some snacks. I would be sure to include their interest in some of the places you visit. If you go out at night, you may want a baby sitter for the little ones. (I am often available.) If they are very young, you will want a stroller for them. During the summer put a hat on them and sunscreen. I think planning breaks for the little ones is smart and maybe bring also a book that you can read to them when waiting in lines or while riding to your location.
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The bus is a way to go all over the town.
It cost $1.25 to ride the bus and another 25 cents will get you a transfer to get on another bus line. They like exact change so have your money for your group ready. The streetcar is park of the bus system and are a unique way to ride around with many things to see along the way. Uber and cabs are another way to get around. If you bring a car, you can use Google maps to get to your destination. Pay attention to parking restriction signs or your can may be towed. I suggest that you take a picture of the name of the street where you park and the address.
Χρήσιμες φράσεις
local greetings
There are many ways we say hello, "Where ya at, a nod and the word alright and what's up, How ya doin?", are among them. If someone bets you that they can tell you where you got those shoes, don't bet them! They will say, " On your feet" and want the money for the bet.