New Orleans Attractions, Dining, and Stays
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app23 places in New Orleans: The Pelham Hotel, Ruby Slipper, Hotel Monteleone, and 20 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a YouTube post by How I Explored….
The Pelham Hotel
Hotel
4.1
• Small, highly-rated boutique hotel where the creator stayed • Relatively affordable in New Orleans • Shares a building with The Ruby Slipper breakfast spot • Located at the corner of Common and Magazine Streets
Ruby Slipper
Brunch restaurant
4.7
• Breakfast spot that shares a building with The Pelham Hotel • Serves Eggs Benedict-inspired dishes like the Chicken St. Charles and the Eggs Cochon • Has eight locations across the city • You might have to walk a bit to find a table during peak hours
Hotel Monteleone
Hotel
4.6
• Historic hotel in the French Quarter • Features a Carousel Bar & Lounge, a rotating bar with a carousel theme • Also offers a heated rooftop pool and a spa
Arnaud's New Orleans
Fine dining restaurant
4.4
• One of New Orleans' oldest and most famous Creole restaurants • Serves classic Creole cuisine in a historic setting • Features several dining rooms, including a jazz bistro and a main dining room • Has been open since 1918
Pat O'Brien's
Bar
4.5
• Iconic New Orleans bar known for its Hurricane cocktails • Features a dueling piano bar and a flaming fountain patio • A popular spot for tourists in the French Quarter
Fritzel's European Jazz Pub
Bar
4.7
• Historic jazz club on Bourbon Street, open since 1969 • Offers live jazz music nightly in an intimate setting • One of the oldest operating jazz clubs in New Orleans
Boot Scootin Rodeo
Night club
4.5
• Bar and mechanical bull riding venue on Bourbon Street • Offers a lively atmosphere and country music
Johnny's Po-Boys
American restaurant
4.4
• Classic New Orleans restaurant famous for its po-boy sandwiches • Serves a variety of po-boys, including the popular roast beef po-boy • Open for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner
Acme Oyster House
Seafood restaurant
4.6
• Famous oyster house in New Orleans, known for its fresh and charbroiled oysters • Often has long lines, especially during peak hours • Offers a lively atmosphere and other seafood dishes
House of Blues New Orleans
Live music venue
4.5
• Popular music venue and restaurant in New Orleans • Features live music from various genres, including blues, rock, and gospel • Serves Southern-inspired cuisine
Drago's Seafood Restaurant - Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Seafood restaurant
4.1
• Famous seafood restaurant, home of the original charbroiled oysters • Offers alligator tacos and a variety of other seafood dishes ✓ Does not take reservations; bar seating is first-come, first-served
Mr. Ed's Southern Creole Kitchen
American restaurant
4.3
• Restaurant offering Southern Creole cuisine • Serves gumbo, chargrilled oysters, seafood, steaks, and po-boys • Established in 1989
Hard Rock Cafe
Restaurant
4.1
• Popular chain restaurant with a rock-and-roll theme • Serves American cuisine and features music memorabilia
NOLA Poboys
Seafood restaurant
4.5
• Convenience store and restaurant on Bourbon Street • Serves sloppy roast beef, spicy shrimp, boudin, and sweets • Open until 4:30 AM for late-night food
Desire Oyster Bar
Oyster bar restaurant
4.3
• Seafood restaurant located in the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon Street • Serves oysters on the half shell, fresh shrimp, creole gumbo, and crawfish • Usually has available seating and quick service • The creator recommends the massive roast beef po-boy
Cafe Du Monde
Cafe
4.5
• Original French Market coffee stand, famous for its beignets and cafe au lait • The creator notes that "you haven't been to New Orleans if you haven't been here" • Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week ✓ Only closes for Christmas and occasional hurricanes
Algiers Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal
4.1
• Free ferry that crosses the Mississippi River to Algiers Point • Offers great views of the city skyline and the Crescent City Connection bridge • Easy and inexpensive way to experience the river • You can use the Le Pass app to buy tickets for the ferry
Crown & Anchor English Pub
Pub
4.7
• English pub located in Algiers Point, a short walk from the ferry dock • Features a Doctor Who-themed entrance with a blue police box (TARDIS) • Offers British-themed specialty drinks and features English decor • Has an outdoor space for games and gatherings
Audubon Aquarium
Aquarium
4.4
• Aquarium home to over 3,600 animals representing 250 species • Features exhibits on the Caribbean, Amazon rainforest, Mississippi River, and Gulf of Mexico • You can pet stingrays in a 13,000-gallon touch pool • USA Today named it one of the top five aquariums in the nation
Audubon Insectarium
Museum
4.6
• Insectarium where visitors can see a variety of insects and arachnids • Features interactive exhibits and a butterfly garden with free-flying butterflies • Offers bug snacks on the menu • Provides great views of the Mississippi River from the butterfly garden
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Tour
Cemetery
4.9
• Historic cemetery established in 1789, known for its above-ground vaults • Home to the reputed burial place of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau • Features the pyramid mausoleum of actor Nicolas Cage ✓ Only accessible by day or night tour; closed to the public otherwise
The National WWII Museum
Museum
4.8
• Dedicated to telling the story of the American experience in World War II • Features exhibits, multimedia experiences, and thousands of personal accounts • Houses Higgins boats, designed and built in New Orleans for D-Day landings ✓ Allocate at least three hours to see the entire museum
The Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel
4.6
• Art Deco hotel located adjacent to The National WWII Museum • Offers a fully immersive World War II experience with themed decor and exhibits • Features a rooftop bar with views of the city
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