New Orleans Guide: Mid-City and Beyond!

Carrie Anne
New Orleans Guide: Mid-City and Beyond!

Outdoor Beauty

City Park is amazing! It's full of gorgeous oak trees with long mossy limbs. It is the largest municipal park in the country, larger than Central Park in NYC. Most people don't know that!
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City Park
1 Palm Dr
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City Park is amazing! It's full of gorgeous oak trees with long mossy limbs. It is the largest municipal park in the country, larger than Central Park in NYC. Most people don't know that!
Whatever you do during your time in New Orleans, do not miss the Sculpture Garden!!! It is easily one of my favorite spots in the city and it's close enough to walk from my place.
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Sculpture Garden
1 Collins Diboll Cir
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Whatever you do during your time in New Orleans, do not miss the Sculpture Garden!!! It is easily one of my favorite spots in the city and it's close enough to walk from my place.
It's only 3 blocks away and it's truly lovely: a quaint bayou that runs all the way down to City Park. Locals ride bikes, kayak and picnic there.
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Bayou St John
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It's only 3 blocks away and it's truly lovely: a quaint bayou that runs all the way down to City Park. Locals ride bikes, kayak and picnic there.
A great park that boasts many local weekend festivals during festival season and drumming on Sundays at Congo Square. French Quarter adjacent.
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Парк Луи Армстронга
701 N Rampart St
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A great park that boasts many local weekend festivals during festival season and drumming on Sundays at Congo Square. French Quarter adjacent.
Another phenomenal park just off the St. Charles Streetcar line, right next to the zoo
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Аудубон Парк
6500 Magazine St
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Another phenomenal park just off the St. Charles Streetcar line, right next to the zoo
Our zoo is wonderful. Don't take my word for it; see for yourself!
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Зоопарк Одубон
6500 Magazine St
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Our zoo is wonderful. Don't take my word for it; see for yourself!

Window Shopping & People Watching

Not in the neighborhood, but worth trekking out for!
If you're into boutique shopping and people watching, Magazine Street is for you! Located in the Garden District, Magazine is home to the most restaurants, shops, and galleries in one place in all of New Orleans: 6 miles of pure shopping pleasure! Feel free to ask for specific recommendations on Magazine Street and I will be happy to share my knowledge!
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Улица Магазин
Magazine Street
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If you're into boutique shopping and people watching, Magazine Street is for you! Located in the Garden District, Magazine is home to the most restaurants, shops, and galleries in one place in all of New Orleans: 6 miles of pure shopping pleasure! Feel free to ask for specific recommendations on Magazine Street and I will be happy to share my knowledge!
My favorite street in the Quarter, bordered from end-to-end by Esplanade Avenue and Canal Street. All the best art galleries.
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Роял-стрит
Royal Street
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My favorite street in the Quarter, bordered from end-to-end by Esplanade Avenue and Canal Street. All the best art galleries.
Frenchmen art market! Local artists selling things! Surrounded by jazz clubs :)
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Palace Market
619 Frenchmen St
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Frenchmen art market! Local artists selling things! Surrounded by jazz clubs :)

Restaurants in the Neighborhood

Most of these are walkable from the house!
Creole Italian fare super close and walkable from the house, only 3 or 4 blocks, on our very street! home of my *FAVORITE* po-boy: the fried green tomato shrimp remoulade! Lucky me I can just walk there!!! now you can too ;) honorable mention to the frenchulatta, whis is what they're known for. yummy huge sandwiches abound! this place has been open since the 1940's and it shows, in the best possible way!
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Liuzza's Restaurant & Bar
3636 Bienville St
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Creole Italian fare super close and walkable from the house, only 3 or 4 blocks, on our very street! home of my *FAVORITE* po-boy: the fried green tomato shrimp remoulade! Lucky me I can just walk there!!! now you can too ;) honorable mention to the frenchulatta, whis is what they're known for. yummy huge sandwiches abound! this place has been open since the 1940's and it shows, in the best possible way!
Lots of great seafood and other creole favorites. Menu rotates daily and it's super popular, with good reason. The chargrilled oysters will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!!! A stone's throw from the house ;)
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Neyow's Creole Café
3332 Bienville St
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Lots of great seafood and other creole favorites. Menu rotates daily and it's super popular, with good reason. The chargrilled oysters will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!!! A stone's throw from the house ;)
Arguably the most popular po-boy spot in the city. Closed on Tuesdays. Near the bayou for a picnic on a nice day, or at least a walk afterwards!
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern
538 Hagan Ave
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Arguably the most popular po-boy spot in the city. Closed on Tuesdays. Near the bayou for a picnic on a nice day, or at least a walk afterwards!
This place is so very close, literally at the end of the block. If I threw a rock hard enough I'd probably hit it! I'm not a big meat eater so I've never eaten here, but it's popular and I've heard good things.
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Piece Of Meat
3301 Bienville St
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This place is so very close, literally at the end of the block. If I threw a rock hard enough I'd probably hit it! I'm not a big meat eater so I've never eaten here, but it's popular and I've heard good things.
This place truly rocks. They have a menu for meat eaters and a menu for vegans, both identical. The bread is to die for!
Trilly Cheesesteaks
3735 Ulloa St
This place truly rocks. They have a menu for meat eaters and a menu for vegans, both identical. The bread is to die for!
Gorgeous fine dining restaurant converted from an old church. The building is stunning both inside and out. Romantic vibes.
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Vessel NOLA
3835 Iberville St
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Gorgeous fine dining restaurant converted from an old church. The building is stunning both inside and out. Romantic vibes.
Yummy Mediterranean food! Such a cute place, feels very Brooklyn-y to me. Sandwiched between cute wine bar Swirl and one of our most beloved coffee houses, Fairgrinds Cafe.
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1000 Figs
3141 Ponce De Leon St
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Yummy Mediterranean food! Such a cute place, feels very Brooklyn-y to me. Sandwiched between cute wine bar Swirl and one of our most beloved coffee houses, Fairgrinds Cafe.
Fine yet unpretentious French bistro. Fancy without being stuffy. You'll see people dressed up and people in t-shirts. It's all good here. Perfect location just off Esplanade avenue. Very cozy. A great people watching spot.
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Cafe Degas
3127 Esplanade Ave
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Fine yet unpretentious French bistro. Fancy without being stuffy. You'll see people dressed up and people in t-shirts. It's all good here. Perfect location just off Esplanade avenue. Very cozy. A great people watching spot.
There are many gems on this list, but Marjie's takes the cake. Their food is, quite simply, incredible. It's best described as a fusion of Southeast Asian flavors with local seafood and regional dishes. Their menu will incorporate whatever they find at the farmers market that day or whatever fresh catch someone happens to bring in! Also they have a cute back patio seating area if the weather's nice. Pro tip: go for lunch. More bang for your buck. Also visit their FB or IG to see what specials they may have on the menu that day.
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Marjie's Grill
320 S Broad St
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There are many gems on this list, but Marjie's takes the cake. Their food is, quite simply, incredible. It's best described as a fusion of Southeast Asian flavors with local seafood and regional dishes. Their menu will incorporate whatever they find at the farmers market that day or whatever fresh catch someone happens to bring in! Also they have a cute back patio seating area if the weather's nice. Pro tip: go for lunch. More bang for your buck. Also visit their FB or IG to see what specials they may have on the menu that day.
One of my favorite restaurants in town! I love it so much. Spanish inspired tapas. Cute outdoor seating!
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Lola's
3312 Esplanade Ave
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One of my favorite restaurants in town! I love it so much. Spanish inspired tapas. Cute outdoor seating!
This is the spot to get boiled crawfish if you're here during the season! 1/2 priced margaritas on Wednesdays. Walkable from the house!
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Bevi Seafood Co.
236 N Carrollton Ave
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This is the spot to get boiled crawfish if you're here during the season! 1/2 priced margaritas on Wednesdays. Walkable from the house!

Drinks & Nightlife in our Neighborhood

Mid-City!
Nearby, large patio area, sportsball, kitchen, popular with the locals! excellent selection of beers.
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Bayou Beer Garden
326 N Norman C Francis Parkway
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Nearby, large patio area, sportsball, kitchen, popular with the locals! excellent selection of beers.
Wine bar just a block away! i come here often. if we get along i may join you! cozy atmosphere, cheese plates. happy hour til 6:30. Patio connects to the beer garden for people who want both wine and beer.
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Bayou Wine Garden
315 N Rendon
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Wine bar just a block away! i come here often. if we get along i may join you! cozy atmosphere, cheese plates. happy hour til 6:30. Patio connects to the beer garden for people who want both wine and beer.
Many beers on tap, food trucks, and the BEST frozen margarita in town! A huge patio, rocking chairs, and a fire pit for chilly nights. TVs for sports games if that's your thing.
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Wrong Iron On The Greenway
3532 Toulouse St
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Many beers on tap, food trucks, and the BEST frozen margarita in town! A huge patio, rocking chairs, and a fire pit for chilly nights. TVs for sports games if that's your thing.
Local dive. Punk shows. Occasional karaoke, movie, and dance nights. You won't find tourists here.
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Banks Street Bar & Grill
4401 Banks St
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Local dive. Punk shows. Occasional karaoke, movie, and dance nights. You won't find tourists here.
Neighborhood dive with killer cocktails and food pop-ups. Local favorite.
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Pal's Lounge
949 N Rendon
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Neighborhood dive with killer cocktails and food pop-ups. Local favorite.

Essentials

walkable grocery and convenient stores
only 3 or 4 blocks away
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Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad St
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only 3 or 4 blocks away
500 N Carrollton Ave. Right off the Greenway!
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CVS
500 N Carrollton Ave
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500 N Carrollton Ave. Right off the Greenway!
4001 Canal Street at Carrollton Ave. Walkable from Bienville or Canal
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Walgreens
1100 Elysian Fields Ave
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4001 Canal Street at Carrollton Ave. Walkable from Bienville or Canal

Coffee shops, cafes, and other fun stuff!

Self-explanatory :)
A four screen cinema right down the street! They show a mix of blockbusters, classics, and indies so there's always something for everyone.
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The Broad Theater
636 N Broad St
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A four screen cinema right down the street! They show a mix of blockbusters, classics, and indies so there's always something for everyone.
A local favorite. Super cozy in a lovely location.
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Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce De Leon St
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A local favorite. Super cozy in a lovely location.
performing arts venue of stage productions
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Southern Rep Theatre
2533 Columbus Street
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performing arts venue of stage productions
If you're a coffee aficionado, this place is for you. They take it very seriously (but in a fun way!)
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Coffee Science
410 S Broad St
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If you're a coffee aficionado, this place is for you. They take it very seriously (but in a fun way!)
coffee and pastries right down the street
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The Station
4400 Bienville St
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coffee and pastries right down the street
A cafe serving kava beverages, juices, and herbal teas. Super cute and inviting!
Uxi Duxi
4901 Canal St
A cafe serving kava beverages, juices, and herbal teas. Super cute and inviting!
Literally just down the street, Norma's is a bakery specializing in traditional North and Central American pastries and bites. Their deli and bakery menu includes selections like flan, churros, empanadas both sweet and savory, and Cuban sandwiches.
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Norma's Sweets Bakery
2925 Bienville St
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Literally just down the street, Norma's is a bakery specializing in traditional North and Central American pastries and bites. Their deli and bakery menu includes selections like flan, churros, empanadas both sweet and savory, and Cuban sandwiches.
Not in the neighborhood, but here's a super-cool underground arcade! Almost any arcade game you could want to play on actual arcade cabinets.
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Sea Cave Arcade
3000 St Claude Ave
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Not in the neighborhood, but here's a super-cool underground arcade! Almost any arcade game you could want to play on actual arcade cabinets.
This place opened right next to the movie theater during covid where they did outdoor screenings. Now it's an open-air live music venue!
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The Broadside
600 N Broad St
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This place opened right next to the movie theater during covid where they did outdoor screenings. Now it's an open-air live music venue!
This place is so delightful and unique, it's hard to give a description that does it justice. Think quirky repurposed odds and ends built into musical instruments divvied into structures and stations. Local and touring artists and musicians perform here and it's always super creative and out of the box... the environment promotes it. There are also occasional seasonal markets and open hours for the public to explore and play around. https://musicboxvillage.com/
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The Music Box Village
4557 N Rampart St
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This place is so delightful and unique, it's hard to give a description that does it justice. Think quirky repurposed odds and ends built into musical instruments divvied into structures and stations. Local and touring artists and musicians perform here and it's always super creative and out of the box... the environment promotes it. There are also occasional seasonal markets and open hours for the public to explore and play around. https://musicboxvillage.com/

Getting Around

Your primary streetcar stop will be Canal at Lopez. You'll recognize it from the Church or the large fenced in field next to Warren Easton High School.
Canal at Lopez (Out) station
Your primary streetcar stop will be Canal at Lopez. You'll recognize it from the Church or the large fenced in field next to Warren Easton High School.
The Lafitte Greenway is a bicycle/pedestrian trail and green corridor connecting neighborhoods from Armstrong Park at the foot of the French Quarter to City Park here in Mid-City. It is quite literally behind my house at the end of the block! Spans 2.6 miles.
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Lafitte Greenway
North Prieur Street
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The Lafitte Greenway is a bicycle/pedestrian trail and green corridor connecting neighborhoods from Armstrong Park at the foot of the French Quarter to City Park here in Mid-City. It is quite literally behind my house at the end of the block! Spans 2.6 miles.