FALL IN LOVE. BE INSPIRED. TAKE A STEP BACK IN TIME.
48 Hours in New Orleans
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
Notable Alternatives :
Sucré (French Patisserie)
http://www.shopsucre.com
Cure (Cocktail Bar)
http://curenola.com/
Longue Vue House and Gardens (Historic Site)
https://longuevue.com/
Parkway Tavern (Po' boys Lunch and Dinner)
http://www.parkwaypoorboys.com/
Meril (Emeril’s Newest Restaurant)
http://emerilsrestaurants.com/meril
Seaworthy (Oysters and Cocktails)
http://www.seaworthynola.com/
Bacchanal (Wine Bar and Music Garden)
www.bacchanalwine.com
Kenton’s (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
http://kentonsrestaurant.com/
Company Burger (Lunch and Dinner)
http://www.thecompanyburger.com/
Maple Leaf (Music Club)
http://www.mapleleafbar.com/