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THINGS TO DO:CONVENTION CENTER /WAREHOUSE ARTS DISTRICT
The Convention Center / Warehouse Arts District is alive with activities celebrating the arts. Museums such as the Contemporary Arts Center and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art can be found in the Warehouse District, as well as dozens of art galleries, restaurants and shops. And as a designated Louisiana Cultural District, there is no sales tax charged on any original works of art sold in the Arts District!
RESTAURANTS
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
7 on Fulton @ Wyndham Riverfront 700 Fulton St. 504-525-7555
Barcadia Bar & Grill 601 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-335-1740
Cafe Adelaide @ Loews Hotel 300 Poydras St. 504-595-3305
Capdeville 520 Capdeville St. 504-371-5161
Carmo 527 Julia St. 504-875-4132
Cochon 930 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-588-2123
Drago’s @ Hilton Riverside 2 Poydras St. 504-888-9254
Emeril’s Restaurant 800 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-528-9393
Ernst Cafe 600 S. Peters St. 504-525-8544
Fulton Alley 600 Fulton St. 504-208-5569
Gordon Biersch Brewery 200 Poydras St. 504-552-2739
Grand Isle Restaurant 575 Convention Ctr. Blvd. 504-520-8530
La Casita 634 Julia St. 504-218-8043
Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar 701 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-523-8995
Manning’s 519 Fulton St. 504-593-8818
Mulate’s 201 Julia St. 504-522-1492
Rene Bistrot @ Renaissance Arts 700 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-613-2350
Rock-n-Sake 823 Fulton Street 504-888-3600
Root 200 Julia St. 504-252-9480
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse @ Harrah’s Hotel
525 Fulton St. 504-587-7099
Sun Ray Grill 1051 Annunciation St. 504-566-0021
Tomas Bistro 755 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-527-0942
Tommy’s Cuisine 746 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-581-1103
Warehouse Grille 869 Magazine St. 504-322-2188
Wolfe’s @ Marriott Convention Center 859 Convention Ctr. Blvd. 504-613-2888
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
Airboat Airplane/Seaplane/Helicopter Bicycle Cajun Country
Carriage Children Cemetery City
Culinary Cultural/Historical Garden District Ghost/Paranormal
Kayak Mardi Gras Personalized/Specialized Plantation
Segway Shopping Sightseeing Swamp
Barcadia Bar & Grill 601 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-335-1740
The District Lounge 711 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-301-1476
Ernst Cafe 600 S. Peters St. 504-525-8544
Harrah’s Casino 8 Canal St. 504-533-6000
Fulton Alley 600 Fulton St. 504-208-5569
Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar 701 Tchoupioulas St. 504-523-8995
Manning’s 519 Fulton St. 504-593-8818
Metropolitan @ Generations Hall 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. 504-581-4367
The Rusty Nail 1100 Constance Street 504-525-5515
Republic New Orleans 828 S. Peters St. 504-528-8282
Swizzle Stick Bar @ Loews Hotel 333 Poydras St. 504-595-3305
Wine Institute of New Orleans 610 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-324-8000
TOURS
NIGHTLIFE
All of these tours, and more, can be coordinated through the Hotel concierge
ATTRACTIONSConfederate Memorial Hall Museum 929 Camp St. 504-523-4522
Contemporary Arts Center 900 Camp St. 504-528-3805
Louisiana Children’s Museum 420 Julia St. 504-523-1357
Mardi Gras World 1380 Port of New Orleans 504-361-7821
National World War II Museum 945 Magazine St. 504-528-1944
New Orleans Artworks 727 Magazine St. 504-529-7279
Ogden Museum of Southern Art 925 Camp St. 504-539-9600
Shops at Canal Place 333 Canal St. 504-299-9777
The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk 500 Port of N.O. Place 504-522-1555
The Shops at Jax Brewery 600 Decatur St. 504-566-7245
French Market 1008 N. Peters St. 504-522-2621
1. Taxis: There are hundreds of taxis available on New Orleans’ streets and at major hotels. Taxi rates are $3.50 plus $2 per mile (.25 per one-eighth
mile) thereafter. There is also an additional charge of $1.00 per passenger after the first passenger.
2. St. Charles Ave. Streetcar: Ride through the Crescent City on a national historic landmark that only costs $1.25. Streetcars have been rumbling
along St. Charles Avenue for more than 165 years. This route runs more than 13 miles downtown from Canal Street along St. Charles Avenue, past
Greek Revival mansions and raised cottages, Tulane University and Audubon Park, and beyond the shops at the Riverbend, where it takes a right-hand
turn onto Carrollton Avenue.
3. Riverfront Streetcar: For $1.25, you can ride the traditional green or newer red streetcars. This two-mile route includes stops at all the right
places: the Convention Center at Julia Street, Riverwalk, the Aquarium of the Americas, the French Market and the Old Mint on Esplanade Avenue.
4. Canal/Carrollton Streetcar: The re-established streetcar line in New Orleans runs the length of Canal Street for only $1.25. This is the
original “Cemeteries” line, which runs from the Mississippi River to the cemeteries located at the mid-city end of Canal Street. Along the line there is a
Carrollton Spur, which will take you to beautiful City Park, home of the New Orleans Museum of Art and the New Orleans Botanical Gardens.
5. Loyola Avenue Streetcar: The Loyola Avenue Streetcar is the newest streetcar line that links the Union Passenger train terminal, the Hyatt
Regency New Orleans Hotel, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, City Hall, the public library and downtown hospitals. For a $1.25, these links connect the
Sports District to the Central Business District, French Quarter and Warehouse/Arts District.
6. Pedicabs: Pedicabs allow New Orleans visitors and residents a unique way mode of transportation through the city while also being able to
appreciate the historic landmarks, city activity and wonderful views. These more modern forms of rickshaws carry passengers throughout the
downtown area of New Orleans by using human energy allowing for a cleaner, greener form of transport.
GETTING AROUND
SHOPPING
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
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THINGS TO DO:CENTRAL BUSINESSDISTRICT
The CBD is not a 9 to 5 neighborhood, it is home to New Orleans’ historic civic and entertainment roots. Ride the streetcar directly in front of Gallier Hall, the original city hall, and Lafayette Square, home to a multitude of seasonal festivals and live music events. Visit the newly renovated Civic Theater, New Orleans’ oldest live performance theater, for local and national entertainment acts. The CBD is also home to dozens of world renowned restaurants with celebrity chefs, all within walking distance to the French Quarter and Convention Center/Arts/Warehouse District.
RESTAURANTSBesh Steakhouse @ Harrah’s Casino 4 Canal St. 504-533-9111
Bistreaux at the Bank @ Whitney Wyndham 610 Poydras St. 504-212-5656
Bon Ton Cafe 401 Magazine St. 504-524-3386
Borgne @ Hyatt Regency 601 Loyola Ave. 504-613-3860
Cafe Adelaide @ Loews 300 Poydras S. 504-595-3305
Capdeville 520 Capdeville St. 504-371-5161
Chophouse New Orleans 322 Magazine St. 504-522-7902
Domenica @ Roosevelt 123 Baronne St. 504-648-6020
Grill Room @ Windsor Court 300 Gravier St. 504-522-1992
Le Foret 129 Camp St. 504-553-6738
Luke @ Hilton St. Charles 333 St. Charles Ave. 504-378-2840
McAlister’s Deli 930 Poydras St. 504-939-2178
MiLa @ Renaissance Pere Marquette 817 Common St. 504-412-2580
Morton’s Steakhouse One Canal Place 504-566-0221
Mother’s 401 Poydras St. 504-523-2917
Palace Cafe 605 Canal St. 504-523-1661
Phil’s Gril 748 Camp St. 504-309-7702
Pinkberry @ DoubleTree 300 Canal St. 504-899-4260
Restaurant August 301 Tchoupitoulas St. 504-299-9777
RPM FroYo 819 Canal St. 228-234-4649
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse @ Harrah’s Hotel 525 Fulton St. 504-587-7099
Sainte Marie 930 Poydras St. 504-304-6988
Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar 1009 Poydras St. 504-309-6530
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
NIGHTLIFE
Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar & Restaurant 701 Tchoupitoulas Street 523-8995 e District Lounge 711 Tchoupitoulas Street 301-1476Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar 1009 Poydras St. 309-6530Whiskey Blue@ W Hotel 333 Poydras Street 207-5016Sazerac Bar @ e Roosevelt Hotel 123 Baronne St 648-1200
Capedeville 520 Capedeville Street 504-371-5161
Happy’s Irish Pub 1009 Poydras St. 504-309-6530
Harrah’s Casino 4 Canal St. 504-533-6000
Little Gem Saloon 445 S. Rampart St. 504-267-4863
Swizzle Stick Bar @ Loews Hotel 300 Poydras St. 504-595-3305
Victory New Orleans 339 Baronne St. 504-522-8664
Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar 1009 Poydras St. 504-309-6530
Whiskey Blue @ W Hotel 333 Poydras St. 504-525-9444
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
Audubon Aquarium & IMAX 1 Canal St. 504-565-3033
Audubon Insectarium 423 Canal St. 504-524-2847
Champions Square Lasalle Street 504-587-3663
Civic Theatre 510 O’Keefe 504-272-0865
Creole Queen Riverboat 365 Canal St. 504-529-4567
Harrah’s Casino 4 Canal St. 504-533-6000
Joy Theater 1200 Canal St. 504-528-9569
Mercedes-Benz Superdome 1500 Sugar Bowl Dr. 504-587-3663
Saenger Theatre 1111 Canal St. 504-525-1052
Smoothie King Center 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. 504-587-3663
ATTRACTIONS
TOURSAirboat Airplane/Seaplane/Helicopter Bicycle Cajun Country
Carriage Children Cemetery City
Culinary/Cocktail Cultural/Historical Garden District Ghost/Paranormal
Kayak Mardi Gras Personalized / Specialized Plantation
Segway Shopping Sightseeing Swamp
All of these tours, and more, can be coordinated through the Hotel concierge
1. Taxi: There are hundreds of taxis available on New Orleans’ streets and at major hotels. Taxi rates are $3.50 plus $2 per mile (.25 per one-eighth mile) thereafter. There is also an additional charge of $1.00 per passenger after the first passenger.
2. St. Charles Ave. Streetcar: Ride through the Crescent City on a national historic landmark that only costs $1.25. Streetcars have been rumbling along St. Charles Avenue for more than 165 years. This route runs more than 13 miles downtown from Canal Street along St. Charles Avenue, past Greek Revival mansions and raised cottages, Tulane University and Audubon Park, and beyond the shops at the Riverbend, where it takes a right-hand turn onto Carrollton Avenue.
3. Riverfront Streetcar: For $1.25, you can ride the traditional green or newer red streetcars. This two-mile route includes stops at all the right places: the Convention Center at Julia Street, Riverwalk, the Aquarium of the Americas, the French Market and the Old Mint on Esplanade Avenue.
4. Canal/Carrollton Streetcar: The re-established streetcar line in New Orleans runs the length of Canal Street for only $1.25. This is the original “Cemeteries” line, which runs from the Mississippi River to the cemeteries located at the mid-city end of Canal Street. Along the line there is a Carrollton Spur, which will take you to beautiful City Park, home of the New Orleans Museum of Art and the New Orleans Botanical Gardens.
5. Loyola Avenue Streetcar: The Loyola Avenue Streetcar is the newest streetcar line that links the Union Passenger train terminal, the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Hotel, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, City Hall, the public library and downtown hospitals. For a $1.25, these links connect the Sports District to the Central Business District, French Quarter and Warehouse/Arts District.
6. Pedicabs: Pedicabs allow New Orleans visitors and residents a unique mode of transportation through the city while also being able to appreciate the historic landmarks, city activity and wonderful views. These more modern forms of rickshaws carry passengers throughout the downtown area of New Orleans by using human energy allowing for a cleaner, greener form of transport.
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
GETTING AROUND
Shops at Canal Place 333 Canal St. 504-299-9777
The Outlet Connection at Riverwalk 500 Port of N.O. Place 504-522-1555
The Shops at Jax Brewery 600 Decatur St. 504-566-7245
French Market 1008 N. Peters St. 504-522-2621
SHOPPING
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THINGS TO DO:FRENCH QUARTER
Every street in the French Quarter has something to offer from classic restaurants, music venues, boutique shopping to voodoo temples. Some of the most popular areas include: Royal Street, Chartres Street and Bourbon Street - and no trip to the Quarter is complete without a trip to the historic French Market for souvenirs. The Quarter’s allure draws millions of visitors each year. Come stroll the streets of this exotic neighborhood - full of mystery, magic and fun. We guarantee, there’s nothing else like it.
RESTAURANTSAcme Oyster House 724 Iberville Street 504-522-5973
Antoine’s 713 St. Louis Street 504-581-4422
Arnaud’s 813 Bienville Street 504-523-5433
Attiki Bar & Grill 230 Decatur Street 504-587-3756
Bayona 430 Dauphine Street 504-525-4455
Bombay Club 830 Conti Street 504-586-0972
Bourbon House @ Astor Crowne Plaza 144 Bourbon Street 504-522-0111
Broussard’s 819 Conti Street 504-581-3866
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 429 Decatur Street 504-522-5800
Café Amelie 912 Royal Street 504-412-8965
Café Maspero 601 Decatur Street 504-523-6250
Café Pontalba 546 St. Peter Street 504-522-1180
Café Soule & the Paris Room 720 St. Louis Street 504-304-4636
Central Grocery 923 Decatur Street 504-523-1620
Chartres House 601 Chartres Street 504-586-1155
Chef Duke’s Cafe Giovanni 117 Decatur Street 504-529-2154
Court of Two Sisters 613 Royal Street 504-522-7261
Crescent City Brew House 527 Decatur Street 504-522-0571
Deanie’s Seafood Restaurant 841 Iberville Street 504-581-1316
Déjà Vu 400 Dauphine Street 504-523-1931
Desire Bistro & Oyster Bar 300 Bourbon Street 504-553-2281
Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse 716 Iberville Street 504-522-2467
Dickie Brennan’s Tableau 616 St. Peter Street 504-934-3463
Eat New Orleans 900 Dumaine Street 504-522-7222
Felipe’s Taqueria 301 N. Peters Street 504-267-4406
Fiorella’s on Decatur 1136 Decatur Street 504-553-2155
French Market Restaurant 1001 Decatur Street 504-525-7879
Galatoire’s 209 Bourbon Street 504-525-2021
Galvez 630 St. Peter Street 504-525-1486
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
RESTAURANTS
Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar & Restaurant 701 Tchoupitoulas Street 523-8995 e District Lounge 711 Tchoupitoulas Street 301-1476Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar 1009 Poydras St. 309-6530Whiskey Blue@ W Hotel 333 Poydras Street 207-5016Sazerac Bar @ e Roosevelt Hotel 123 Baronne St 648-1200
Gumbo Shop 630 St. Peter Street 504-525-1486
GW Fins 808 Bienville Street 504-581-3467
Hard Rock Cafe 125 Bourbon Street 504-529-5617
House of Blues 225 Decatur Street 504-310-4999
Huck Finn’s Cafe 135 Decatur Street 504-529-8600
Jackson Brewery Bistro Bar 620 Decatur Street 504-333-6914
Jackson Brewery Millhouse 600 Decatur Street 504-566-7601
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville 1104 Decatur Street 504-592-2565
Jimmy J’s Cafe 115 Chartres Street 504-309-9360
Johnny’s Po-Boys 511 St. Louis Street 504-524-8129
Kingfish 337 Chartres Street 504-598-5005
K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen 416 Chartres Street 504-596-2530
Krystal on Bourbon 116 Bourbon Street 504-523-4030
Landry’s Seafood House 400 N. Peters Street 504-558-0038
Le Bayou 208 Bourbon Street 504-586-1155
Louisiana Pizza Kitchen 95 French Market Place 504-522-9500
Marti’s 1041 Dumaine Street 504-522-5478
Maximo’s Italian Grill 1117 Decatur Street 504-586-8883
Melange 2106 Chartres Street 504-309-7335
Mojitos Rum Bar and Grill 437 Esplanade Avenue 504-252-4800
Mr. B’s Bistro 201 Royal Street 504-523-2078
Muriel’s Jackson Square 801 Chartres Street 504-568-1885
Napoleon House Bar & Café 500 Chartres Street 504-524-9752
New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co. 541 Decatur Street 504-837-3382
NOLA 534 St. Louis Street 504-522-6652
Oceana 739 Conti Street 504-525-6002
Olivier’s 204 Decatur Street 504-525-7734
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
RESTAURANTS
Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar & Restaurant 701 Tchoupitoulas Street 523-8995 e District Lounge 711 Tchoupitoulas Street 301-1476Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar 1009 Poydras St. 309-6530Whiskey Blue@ W Hotel 333 Poydras Street 207-5016Sazerac Bar @ e Roosevelt Hotel 123 Baronne St 648-1200
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro 718 Orleans Avenue 504-523-1930
Palm Court Jazz Cafe 1204 Decatur Street 504-525-0200
Pelican Club 312 Exchange Place 504-523-1504
Pere Antoine 741 Royal Street 504-581-4478
Pier 424 424 Bourbon Street 504-309-1574
Pierre Maspero’s 440 Chartres Street 504-524-8990
Ralph & Kacoo’s 519 Toulouse Street 504-522-5226
Red Fish Grill 115 Bourbon Street 504-598-1200
Remoulade 309 Bourbon Street 504-523-0377
Restaurant R’evolution @ Royal Sonesta 777 Bienville Street 504-553-2277
Rita’s Tequila House 419 Bourbon Street 504-298-8227
Rotolo’s Pizza 514 S. Rampart Street 504-528-2556
Royal House 441 Royal Street 504-586-1155
Ruby Slipper Cafe 2001 Burgundy Street 504-525-9355
Saints and Sinners 627 Bourbon Street 504-528-9307
Stella! 1032 Chartres Street 504-587-0091
Tony Moran’s 240 Bourbon Street 504-524-0114
Tujague’s 823 Decatur Street 504-525-8676
Vacherie 827 1/2 Toulouse Street 504-207-4532
Vieux Carre Pizza 733 St. Louis Street 504-529-1999
World Famous N’awlins Cafe 1100 N. Peters Street 504-528-7770
NIGHTLIFE
Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar & Restaurant 701 Tchoupitoulas Street 523-8995 e District Lounge 711 Tchoupitoulas Street 301-1476Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar 1009 Poydras St. 309-6530Whiskey Blue@ W Hotel 333 Poydras Street 207-5016Sazerac Bar @ e Roosevelt Hotel 123 Baronne St 648-1200
Beach on Bourbon 227 Boubon Street 504-231-8519
Big Easy Daiquiris 409 Decatur Street 504-586-2074
Bourbon Cowboy 241 Bourbon Street 504-231-8519
Bourbon Heat 711 Bourbon Street 504-324-4669
Bourbon Pub & Parade 801 Bourbon Street 504-529-2107
Bourbon Street Blues Co. 441 Bourbon Street 504-566-1507
Café Lafitte in Exile 901 Bourbon Street 504-522-8397
Cat’s Meow 701 Bourbon Street 504-523-2788
Famous Door 339 Bourbon Street 504-568-9060
Fritzel’s Jazz Club 733 Bourbon Street 504-586-4800
Funky Pirate 727 Bourbon Street 504-523-1960
Good Friends Bar 740 Dauphine Street 504-566-7191
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville 1104 Decatur Street 504-592-2565
Krazy Korner 640 Bourbon Street 504-568-9060
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop 941 Bourbon Street 504-598-4583
Little Tropical Isle 435 Bourbon Street 504-525-1689
My Bar @ 635 635 Bourbon Street 504-598-4583
Pat O Brien’s 718 St. Peter Street 504-525-1689
Razzoo 511 Bourbon Street 504-522-5100
Tipitina’s 233 N. Peters Street 504-566-7095
Tropical Isle 721 Bourbon Street 504-529-4109
Tropical Isle Original & Bayou Club 600-610 Bourbon Stret 504-523-1927
Shops at Canal Place 333 Canal St. 504-299-9777
The Outlet Connection at Riverwalk 500 Port of N.O. Place 504-522-1555
The Shops at Jax Brewery 600 Decatur St. 504-566-7245
French Market 1008 N. Peters St. 504-522-2621
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
SHOPPING
Airboat Cultural/Historical Nightlife/Cocktail
Airplane/Seaplane/Helicopter Garden District Personalized/Specialized
Cajun Country/Swamp Tour Ghost/Paranormal Plantations
Carriage Kayak Sightseeing
Cemetary Mardi Gras Step-on Guides
City Movie Walking
Culinary Nature
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas 1 Canal Street 504-581-4629
Audubon Insectarium 423 Canal Street 540-522-7294
Beauregard-Keyes House 1113 Chartres Street 504-523-7257
Dutch Alley Artists Co-op 912 N. Peters Street 504-412-9220
Hermann-Grima House 820 St. Louis Street 504-525-5661
Historic New Orleans Collection 522 Royal Street 504-523-4662
House of Blues 225 Decatur Street 504-310-4999
Louisiana State Museum 751 Chartres Street 504-568-6968
Martin Lawrence Galleries 433 Royal Street 504-299-9055
Michalopoulos Gallery 617 Bienville Street 504-558-0505
Musee Conti Wax Museum 917 Conti Street 504-525-2605
New Orleans School of Cooking 524 St. Louis Street 504-525-2665
Preservation Hall 726 St. Peter Street 504-522-2841
Steamboat Natchez 400 Toulouse Street 504-569-1401
VooDoo Authentica 612 Dumaine Street 504-522-2111
ATTRACTIONS
TOURS
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
All of these tours, and more, can be coordinated through the Hotel concierge
1. Taxi: There are thousands of taxis available on New Orleans’ streets and at major hotels. Taxi rates are $3.50 plus $2 per mile (.25 per one-eighth mile) thereafter. There is also an additional charge of $1.00 per passenger after the first passenger.
2. St. Charles Ave. Streetcar: Ride through the Crescent City on a national historic landmark that only costs $1.25. Streetcars have been rumbling along St. Charles Avenue for more than 165 years. This route runs more than13 miles downtown from Canal Street along St. Charles Avenue, past Greek Revival mansions and raised cottages, Tulane University and Audubon Park, and beyond the shops at the Riverbend, where it takes a right-hand turn onto Carrollton Avenue.
3. Riverfront Streetcar: For $1.25, you can ride the traditional green or newer red streetcars. This two-mile route includes stops at all the right places: the Convention Center at Julia Street, Riverwalk, the Aquarium of the Americas, the French Market and the Old Mint on Esplanade Avenue.
4. Canal/Carrollton Streetcar: This re-established streetcar line in New Orleans runs the length of Canal Street for only $1.25. This is the original “Cemeteries” line, which runs from the Mississippi River to the cemeteries located at the mid-city end of Canal Street. Along the line there is a Carrollton Spur, which will take you to beautiful City Park, home of the New Orleans Museum of Art and the New Orleans Botanical Gardens.
5. Loyola Avenue Streetcar: The Loyola Avenue Streetcar is the newest streetcar line that links the Union Passenger train terminal, the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Hotel, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, City Hall, the public library and downtown hospitals. For $1.25, these links connect the Sports District to the Central Business District, French Quarter and Warehouse/Arts District.
6. Pedicabs: Pedicabs allow New Orleans visitors and residents a unique mode of transportation through the city while also being able to appreciate the historic landmarks, city activity and wonderful views. These more modern forms of rickshaws carry passengers throughout the downtown area of New Orleans by using human energy allowing for a cleaner, greener form of transport.
All businesses listed above are members of the New Orleans CVB. Please click on the businesses to be directed to their website.
GETTING AROUND