Guidebook for New Orleans
Arts & Culture
one of the nation’s oldest urban parks with 1,300-acres of beautiful grounds with ancient live oaks, family-friendly and sporting activities, New Orleans Museum of Art, and lovely Botanical Gardens.
1516 habitants recommandent
City Park
1 Palm Drone of the nation’s oldest urban parks with 1,300-acres of beautiful grounds with ancient live oaks, family-friendly and sporting activities, New Orleans Museum of Art, and lovely Botanical Gardens.
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
1500 Sugar Bowl DrSaints football games
Unique music festival during Halloween weekend or last weekend in October with a super music line up, arts and much more!
Voodoo Experience
Festival Grounds TrailUnique music festival during Halloween weekend or last weekend in October with a super music line up, arts and much more!
Everything Else
easy airport access to New Orleans just 15-20 minutes away
46 habitants recommandent
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
1 Terminal Dreasy airport access to New Orleans just 15-20 minutes away
home of Jazz Fest, too! world renowned music, arts, culture and food festival hosted at the Fairgrounds on the last 3 day weekend of April and first 4 day weekend of May ~ easy 15 minute walk
244 habitants recommandent
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly Blvdhome of Jazz Fest, too! world renowned music, arts, culture and food festival hosted at the Fairgrounds on the last 3 day weekend of April and first 4 day weekend of May ~ easy 15 minute walk
Sightseeing
Visit the French Quarter via the nearby Canal streetcar lines, biking or 15 minutes by taxi/auto. So much to do and see!
790 habitants recommandent
French Quarter
Visit the French Quarter via the nearby Canal streetcar lines, biking or 15 minutes by taxi/auto. So much to do and see!
enjoy a bike ride out to the lake or visit the marina for an afternoon of sun and fun!
35 habitants recommandent
Lake Pontchartrain
enjoy a bike ride out to the lake or visit the marina for an afternoon of sun and fun!
Museum of Art station
Le Musée National de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale
945 Magazine StEssentials
great store that focuses on local, Louisiana products and service
1002 habitants recommandent
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton Avegreat store that focuses on local, Louisiana products and service
convenient access in the Mid-City Shopping Center with a variety of other stores and eateries
176 habitants recommandent
Winn-Dixie
401 N Carrollton Aveconvenient access in the Mid-City Shopping Center with a variety of other stores and eateries
Food Scene
Locals love it! Jump off the streetcar and enjoy a visit on the outdoor deck or inside the shop while you savor a coffee and a pastry or panini.
http://www.thebeangallery.net
90 habitants recommandent
The Bean Gallery
637 N Carrollton AveLocals love it! Jump off the streetcar and enjoy a visit on the outdoor deck or inside the shop while you savor a coffee and a pastry or panini.
http://www.thebeangallery.net
There is no other like Brocato's, and it is right here in Mid-City! This Italian ice cream parlor is an original, family owned gem. In addition to their famous gelato and cannoli, they serve a wide variety of pastries, biscotti, cakes and beverages. You will not be disappointed and want to come back for more!
http://angelobrocatoicecream.com/
256 habitants recommandent
Angelo Brocato
214 N Carrollton AveThere is no other like Brocato's, and it is right here in Mid-City! This Italian ice cream parlor is an original, family owned gem. In addition to their famous gelato and cannoli, they serve a wide variety of pastries, biscotti, cakes and beverages. You will not be disappointed and want to come back for more!
http://angelobrocatoicecream.com/
The "poor boy" is a New Orleans tradition, and Parkway serves some of the best! It is a Mid-City neighborhood landmark that started as a bake shop and has evolved to a locals and visitors favorite place continuing the 100 year old tradition of a family owned and operated business serving comfort food and drink. With twenty five different poor boys, a full bar, and Barqs root beer in glass bottles, Parkway Bakery and Tavern is surely backing up its reputation as the oldest and serving the tastiest poor boys anywhere.
http://www.parkwaypoorboys.com/
681 habitants recommandent
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan AveThe "poor boy" is a New Orleans tradition, and Parkway serves some of the best! It is a Mid-City neighborhood landmark that started as a bake shop and has evolved to a locals and visitors favorite place continuing the 100 year old tradition of a family owned and operated business serving comfort food and drink. With twenty five different poor boys, a full bar, and Barqs root beer in glass bottles, Parkway Bakery and Tavern is surely backing up its reputation as the oldest and serving the tastiest poor boys anywhere.
http://www.parkwaypoorboys.com/
Recently opened in the previous Fellini's location, Blue Oak BBQ has quickly become a neighborhood favorite! Serving BBQ plates and sandwiches of ribs, pulled pork brisket, nachos, tasty sides and more, they are setting the scene for success. Enjoy a beer from the many local selections or a cocktail while you wait. Seating indoors and outside patio.
http://www.blueoakbbq.com/
189 habitants recommandent
Blue Oak BBQ
900 N Carrollton AveRecently opened in the previous Fellini's location, Blue Oak BBQ has quickly become a neighborhood favorite! Serving BBQ plates and sandwiches of ribs, pulled pork brisket, nachos, tasty sides and more, they are setting the scene for success. Enjoy a beer from the many local selections or a cocktail while you wait. Seating indoors and outside patio.
http://www.blueoakbbq.com/
Katie's is an all-time favorite with seating indoors and outside. The menu is extensive and offers a variety for all ages. The wood-fired pizzas made in a real Brooklyn-style stone pizza oven are fantastic! Bartenders will keep your glass filled with creative classics and extended offerings. Sunday brunch is a classic and favorite before Saints games. Enjoy a Bloody Mary or Mimosa from the "bottomless" offerings while you wait to enjoy a delicious meal.
http://www.katiesinmidcity.com/
294 habitants recommandent
Katie's
3701 Iberville StKatie's is an all-time favorite with seating indoors and outside. The menu is extensive and offers a variety for all ages. The wood-fired pizzas made in a real Brooklyn-style stone pizza oven are fantastic! Bartenders will keep your glass filled with creative classics and extended offerings. Sunday brunch is a classic and favorite before Saints games. Enjoy a Bloody Mary or Mimosa from the "bottomless" offerings while you wait to enjoy a delicious meal.
http://www.katiesinmidcity.com/
With tasty homemade offerings, it serves apps, salads, sandwiches as well as offering "table feasts" for group sharing. Enjoy a local beer or glass of wine or bring your own bottle for a corkage fee.
http://www.1000figs.com
237 habitants recommandent
1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon StWith tasty homemade offerings, it serves apps, salads, sandwiches as well as offering "table feasts" for group sharing. Enjoy a local beer or glass of wine or bring your own bottle for a corkage fee.
http://www.1000figs.com
We can't say enough Toups! Absolutely a restaurant that takes "meat" to a new level. From a charcuterie board selection that never disappoints to small plates that include deviled eggs to die for, the menu offerings are unique and divine. This Cajun inspired, meat-centric restaurant specializes in traditional preparations that are over the top. Enjoy one of the many homemade cocktail specialties or a bottle of wine while you dine. Tell the host, Larry, that we sent you his way!
http://toupsmeatery.com/
158 habitants recommandent
Toups Meatery
845 N Carrollton AveWe can't say enough Toups! Absolutely a restaurant that takes "meat" to a new level. From a charcuterie board selection that never disappoints to small plates that include deviled eggs to die for, the menu offerings are unique and divine. This Cajun inspired, meat-centric restaurant specializes in traditional preparations that are over the top. Enjoy one of the many homemade cocktail specialties or a bottle of wine while you dine. Tell the host, Larry, that we sent you his way!
http://toupsmeatery.com/
A traditional, bistro style cuisine upscale restaurant serving lunch and dinner in the heart of Mid-City! Rue 127 is housed in a New Orleans shotgun house originally built in the late 1800s. With a commitment to freshness, the dinner and cocktail menus change seasonally. Enjoy a wonderful meal and delectable dessert for a dining experience to remember!
http://www.rue127.com/
46 habitants recommandent
Rue 127
127 North Carrollton AvenueA traditional, bistro style cuisine upscale restaurant serving lunch and dinner in the heart of Mid-City! Rue 127 is housed in a New Orleans shotgun house originally built in the late 1800s. With a commitment to freshness, the dinner and cocktail menus change seasonally. Enjoy a wonderful meal and delectable dessert for a dining experience to remember!
http://www.rue127.com/
Lola's is truly authentic Spanish food, with a twist, local restaurant in the Mid-City area serving traditional Spanish dishes that have influenced the local Creole cuisine for decades. Everything is prepared fresh and seasoned well. The Seafood Paella is a very popular main dish, and can be prepared to split between four people. They offer reasonably priced bottles of wine or bring your own for a small corkage fee!
http://www.lolasneworleans.com/
257 habitants recommandent
Lola's
3312 Esplanade AveLola's is truly authentic Spanish food, with a twist, local restaurant in the Mid-City area serving traditional Spanish dishes that have influenced the local Creole cuisine for decades. Everything is prepared fresh and seasoned well. The Seafood Paella is a very popular main dish, and can be prepared to split between four people. They offer reasonably priced bottles of wine or bring your own for a small corkage fee!
http://www.lolasneworleans.com/
Visit for a hearty and healthy breakfast, lunch or brunch all week long! Friendly service, local crowd, and so-very-delicious food as well as bloody Marys to compliment your meal.
www.therubyslippercafe.net
226 habitants recommandent
Ruby Slipper Cafe
315 S Broad StVisit for a hearty and healthy breakfast, lunch or brunch all week long! Friendly service, local crowd, and so-very-delicious food as well as bloody Marys to compliment your meal.
www.therubyslippercafe.net
Award winning contemporary Creole cuisine served in a beautifully renovated historic building across from the entrance to City Park. Ralph's on the Park offers casual-fine dining ambiance and New Orleans residential inspired decor and has been voted "Best New Restaurant" and "Best Restaurant Post-Katrina". Enjoy libations as the beautiful bar and often blessed with classic piano music by some of New Orleans best pianists.
http://www.ralphsonthepark.com/
117 habitants recommandent
Ralph's On The Park
900 City Park AveAward winning contemporary Creole cuisine served in a beautifully renovated historic building across from the entrance to City Park. Ralph's on the Park offers casual-fine dining ambiance and New Orleans residential inspired decor and has been voted "Best New Restaurant" and "Best Restaurant Post-Katrina". Enjoy libations as the beautiful bar and often blessed with classic piano music by some of New Orleans best pianists.
http://www.ralphsonthepark.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Finns is a favorite place in New Orleans to watch sporting events of all kinds.... especially Saints games and soccer from around the world (at all times of the day)! To support this variety they offer indoor and outdoor screens. No matter the match, you will always find supporters for your side at Finns. They bring passion, knowledge and a love for competition and good sport. Sláinte!
http://finnmccools.com/
221 habitants recommandent
Finn McCool's Irish Pub
3701 Banks StFinns is a favorite place in New Orleans to watch sporting events of all kinds.... especially Saints games and soccer from around the world (at all times of the day)! To support this variety they offer indoor and outdoor screens. No matter the match, you will always find supporters for your side at Finns. They bring passion, knowledge and a love for competition and good sport. Sláinte!
http://finnmccools.com/
A true neighborhood bar with friendly, funny bartenders, strong drinks, and sometimes free food!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pals-lounge-new-orleans
223 habitants recommandent
Pal's Lounge
949 N RendonA true neighborhood bar with friendly, funny bartenders, strong drinks, and sometimes free food!
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pals-lounge-new-orleans
What a great little spot in the middle of a mid-city neighborhood! Twelve Mile Limit promises a lot of cocktails and good times. Play a game of pool, hang out on the patio with the local crowd or put your favorite song on the jukebox, all while sipping on serious cocktails at not-so-serious prices. Enjoy the brunch with no regrets!
143 habitants recommandent
Twelve Mile Limit
500 S Telemachus StWhat a great little spot in the middle of a mid-city neighborhood! Twelve Mile Limit promises a lot of cocktails and good times. Play a game of pool, hang out on the patio with the local crowd or put your favorite song on the jukebox, all while sipping on serious cocktails at not-so-serious prices. Enjoy the brunch with no regrets!
Bayou Wine Garden is a neighborhood wine bar and kitchen in Mid City, New Orleans. Just like the adjoining sister bar, Bayou Beer Garden, thye seek to provide a casual atmosphere and a large selection at a price point that welcomes and excites both experts and novices. Whether you know a lot about wine and cheese and charcuterie, or not much at all, the relaxed ambience, approachable menus, and friendly staff will provide everyone with an easy and enjoyable experience!
http://bayouwinegarden.com/
133 habitants recommandent
Bayou Wine Garden
315 N RendonBayou Wine Garden is a neighborhood wine bar and kitchen in Mid City, New Orleans. Just like the adjoining sister bar, Bayou Beer Garden, thye seek to provide a casual atmosphere and a large selection at a price point that welcomes and excites both experts and novices. Whether you know a lot about wine and cheese and charcuterie, or not much at all, the relaxed ambience, approachable menus, and friendly staff will provide everyone with an easy and enjoyable experience!
http://bayouwinegarden.com/
The selection of local brews, national craft beers, domestics and Imports at BBG is top notch... Ask the friendly bartenders about the domestic Beer Bucket specials and enjoy the appetizers, salads, sandwiches and burgers on the outdoor patio deck. Enjoy your favorite sports game on one of the many TVs and cheer loudly!
http://bayoubeergarden.com/
356 habitants recommandent
Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis ParkwayThe selection of local brews, national craft beers, domestics and Imports at BBG is top notch... Ask the friendly bartenders about the domestic Beer Bucket specials and enjoy the appetizers, salads, sandwiches and burgers on the outdoor patio deck. Enjoy your favorite sports game on one of the many TVs and cheer loudly!
http://bayoubeergarden.com/
A true neighborhood bar in Mid-City! Wander in, sit a spell and get to know a local. Enjoy a game of pool, your favorite sports event on a TV or just relaxing in a stool. Never a dull moment at Evangeline!
21 habitants recommandent
Evangeline Lounge
4501 Toulouse StA true neighborhood bar in Mid-City! Wander in, sit a spell and get to know a local. Enjoy a game of pool, your favorite sports event on a TV or just relaxing in a stool. Never a dull moment at Evangeline!
Shopping
Swirl is a a fun, funky neighborhood spot to eat, drink and buy tasty wines at great prices. Small plates are available, prepared by friends next door at 1000 Figs and served to you at Swirl. If you just want to nibble on some cheese, olives and other wine loving snacks, just ask about the bar bites.
http://www.swirlnola.com/
156 habitants recommandent
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon StSwirl is a a fun, funky neighborhood spot to eat, drink and buy tasty wines at great prices. Small plates are available, prepared by friends next door at 1000 Figs and served to you at Swirl. If you just want to nibble on some cheese, olives and other wine loving snacks, just ask about the bar bites.
http://www.swirlnola.com/
Wine, spirits and beer with character at affordable prices in the Pearl Wine store and bar. There’s really no other place like it. Enjoy free wine tastings from 5-7pm in conjunction with the Crescent City Farmer’s Market 3-7pm, Live Music 8pm.
http://pearlwineco.com/
53 habitants recommandent
Pearl Wine Co.
3700 Orleans AveWine, spirits and beer with character at affordable prices in the Pearl Wine store and bar. There’s really no other place like it. Enjoy free wine tastings from 5-7pm in conjunction with the Crescent City Farmer’s Market 3-7pm, Live Music 8pm.
http://pearlwineco.com/