48 Hours in New Orleans

FALL IN LOVE. BE INSPIRED. TAKE A STEP BACK IN TIME.

Day One:

Start your day with breakfast at Brennan’s. Located in

the heart of the French Quarter it is just a short walk

from the hotel. With their traditional Southern Creole

cuisine and over the top service this spot is a must see

while in the Crescent City.

Brennan’s

417 Royal Street, New Orleans LA 70113

http://www.brennansneworleans.com/

Make your way to the Bywater neighborhood to checkout Crescent Park. Take the steps over the train tracks into an urban garden along the Mississippi River. Get Instagram worthy photos from the top of the entrance and by the giant metal structure, each offering a breath taking view of the cityscape. As you head north on the park trail look up to the top of Rice Mill Building and get a friendly reminder that “You Are Beautiful”.

Crescent Park

N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70117

http://www.nola.gov/city/crescent-park/

Head back to Canal Street and hop on the red streetcar line to City

Park. The line stops conveniently right in front of NOMA and The

Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Enjoy a stroll through the museum and

the garden. Each location offers unique and exquisite art collections

that are from both local and international artist.

New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)

1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124

https://noma.org/

For lunch check out a local favorite, Mopho. Located just

off of City Park, Mopho offers a twist of Vietnamese and

Southern cuisine. Just a short walk from the Sculpture

Garden, enjoy their take on chicken and waffles or one of

their famous pho flavors. In true New Orleans style they

also offer a delicious assortment of bubble tea cocktails.

Mopho

514 City Park Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

http://mophonola.com/

Head back to the hotel and begin your evening with a

walk through the French Quarter to Cane and Table.

This hidden gem, located off Jackson Square, offers a

variety of hand crafted cocktails in a rustic colonial

atmosphere. If you’re in need of a pre-dinner bite we

suggest their rum ribs.

Cane and Table

1113 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

http://www.caneandtablenola.com/

After enjoying a cocktail or two take a walk or even

a pedi cab to Paladar 511. New to the restaurant

scene, Paladar 511 serves up delicious Italian fare

with fresh local ingredients. They are best known

for their pizza with a variety of toppings and fine

cheeses in each slice.

Paladar 511

511 Marigny St, New Orleans, LA 70117

http://www.paladar511.com/

Finish the evening with some live music. Just of few blocks

from Paladar 511 is the famous Frenchmen Street, lined with a

number of music clubs. Some we recommend are The Spotted

Cat Music Club, DBA, Snug Harbor and Blue Nile. Also take

some time to walk through the open air Art Market. Open until

2a.m. the market has an eclectic mix of jewelry, clothing, art

and other goods.

Frenchmen Street

2109 Frenchmen St New Orleans, LA 70116 http://frenchmenstreetlive.com/

Day Two: Have a healthy start to your day at Merchant. This modern

café in our Central Business District has delicious espresso

drinks, crepes and other healthy fare.

Merchant

800 Common St, New Orleans, LA 70112

http://merchantneworleans.com/

After breakfast go to the green streetcar line on St. Charles

Avenue and head towards the Garden District. Be sure to

have $3 cash handy to purchase a Jazzy Pass. This pass will

allow you unlimited rides for 24 hours.

Your first stop is on Washington Avenue. Once you exit the street car take a left down Washington

Avenue towards Magazine Street. You’ll find a wonder of beautiful homes and shops. Take a break

and stop in Garden District Books. The store is filled with Louisiana focused books as well as other

fiction and nonfiction reads. Grab a pick me up at Still Perkin’ for a coffee to go. This quaint coffee

shop serves New Orleans original Chicory Coffee.

Garden District Books

2727 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130

http://www.gardendistrictbookshop.com/

Still Perkin’

2727 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130

http://www.stillperkinneworleans.com/

Your next stop is simply right across the street. A must see, you

can’t miss the above ground tombs of Lafayette #1 Cemetery.

This historic landmark was established in 1833. Stroll along the

ancient tombs on your own or with a guide that you can find by

the entrance.

Lafayette Cemetery

Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

https://sites.google.com/site/lcrpnola/

Once you’ve finished the tour go back up Washington Avenue to St. Charles Avenue. Take the

streetcar to the Uptown neighborhood. You’ll ride the line until you come to Audubon Park. This

local bird sanctuary is a popular spot to take a walk and bask in the beauty of enormous oak trees.

Audubon Park

6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118

http://www.auduboninstitute.org/audubon-park

The park is one giant loop. Walk half the loop until you arrive on

Magazine Street and then take a left. There are a variety of shops and

galleries to view. Notable ones are Hazelnut, Scriptura and Ashley

Longshore Studio Gallery. The options are endless.

Magazine Street

https://www.magazinestreet.com/

Lunch will be another New Orleans secret called Shaya. Not

what you would expect in the South but Shaya is a modern

take on Israeli cuisine. Enjoy a spread of handmade hummus

in a variety of flavors, tabouleh, falafel and other specialties.

Shaya

4213 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115

http://www.shayarestaurant.com/#about

Continue the rest of the afternoon shopping and sipping down

Magazine Street. If you prefer an afternoon cocktail, take the

streetcar back towards downtown and stop at Columns Hotel for a

Pimm’s cup.

The Columns Hotel

3811 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

http://www.thecolumns.com/

Start your evening with dinner at Gautreau's. Off the beaten path

this intimate restaurant offers a modern take on Louisiana cuisine.

Each dish is prepared perfectly with seasonal ingredients and paired

with exceptional wines.

Gautreau’s

1728 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA 70115

http://www.gautreausrestaurant.com/

After a day of wander and indulgence have a night cap in our Davenport

Lounge. Listen to local legend Jeremy Davenport as he plays nightly every

Wednesday through Sunday just steps from your guestroom.

The Davenport Lounge

921 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70113

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/NewOrleans/Dining/

DavenportLounge/Default.htm

Sucré (French Patisserie)

http://www.shopsucre.com

Longue Vue House and Gardens (Historic Site)

https://longuevue.com/

Meril (Emeril’s Newest Restaurant)

http://emerilsrestaurants.com/meril

Bacchanal (Wine Bar and Music Garden)

www.bacchanalwine.com

Company Burger (Lunch and Dinner)

http://www.thecompanyburger.com/

Notable Alternatives : Cure (Cocktail Bar)

http://curenola.com/

Parkway Tavern (Po' boys Lunch and Dinner)

http://www.parkwaypoorboys.com/

Seaworthy (Oysters and Cocktails)

http://www.seaworthynola.com/

Kenton’s (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

http://kentonsrestaurant.com/

Maple Leaf (Music Club)

http://www.mapleleafbar.com/