New Orleans area guide
What to do around Algiers Point
Historic West Bank point reached by ferry; quiet European pace, skyline views. A New Orleans area guide with nearby places, food stops, walking routes, and a map you can open when you arrive.
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Historic West Bank point reached by ferry; quiet European pace, skyline views.
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Source-backed place · Religious sites
Holy Name of Mary Church
Located in the Algiers neighborhood, Holy Name of Mary is a welcoming Catholic parish dedicated to community service and sharing…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Algiers-Canal Street Ferry Landing
A historic transit link crossing the Mississippi River, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the French Quarter and Downtown…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Mount Olivet Episcopal Church
A historic sanctuary on Algiers Point, Mount Olivet Episcopal Church is the oldest church building in continuous use on the West…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Established in 1864, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral is the first Greek Orthodox church in North and South America and the…
Source-backed place · Museums
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
A world-unique riverfront attraction combining a massive aquarium and an insectarium, showcasing thousands of animals from the Ca…
Source-backed place · Markets
French Market
Established in 1791, this historic open-air market is a cornerstone of the French Quarter, offering a vibrant mix of internationa…
Browse the oldest open-air market in the US for local crafts, food, and the famous historic flea market.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Café du Monde
A legendary New Orleans landmark on Decatur Street, famous for its open-air seating and iconic powdered-sugar beignets paired wit…
Beignets and café au lait in the French Quarter are the city’s most famous sugar rush.
Source-backed place · History
Karnofsky Shop
Once the 'second home' of jazz legend Louis Armstrong, this historic site at 427 South Rampart Street marks where a supportive Je…
Source-backed place · Museums
The Sazerac House
A high-tech, sensory museum dedicated to the official cocktail of New Orleans, offering free tours and tastings of legendary spir…
Cocktail history, tasting stations, and a self-guided experience most visitors skip.
Source-backed place · Brewery Distillery
Jax Brewery
A historic 1891 industrial landmark on the Mississippi River, once the South's largest independent brewery, now transformed into…
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Verti Marte
A legendary 24/7 deli located in the heart of the French Quarter, Verti Marte is the go-to late-night food stop for locals and vi…
24/7 Quarter institution for cheap sandwiches, po-boys, and the kind of late-night fuel locals rely on.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Tujague's
A legendary French Quarter institution and the second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans, Tujague's is celebrated as the birthplace…
Old-school Creole classics and Gulf seafood in one of the city's oldest dining rooms.
Source-backed place · Public art
Jackson Square artist fence displays
A world-famous open-air art gallery where local creators showcase original works on the historic iron fence of Jackson Square in…
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Napoleon House
A French Quarter icon and National Historic Landmark, this European-style café is famous for its Pimm's Cups, warm muffulettas, a…
Grab a Pimm’s Cup in a gorgeous old Quarter landmark with a gloriously timeworn atmosphere.
Source-backed place · History
Pontalba Buildings
Resplendent brick row houses framing Jackson Square, these 1850s landmarks were designed and financed by the formidable Baroness…
Source-backed place · Tour
Steamboat Natchez
Experience the last authentic steamboat on the Mississippi River. This iconic vessel offers jazz cruises, narrated harbor tours,…
Classic paddlewheel jazz cruises with French Quarter docking and optional dinner.
Source-backed place · Museums
1850 House
An elegant antebellum row house on Jackson Square, offering a window into the prosperity and domestic life of mid-19th-century Ne…
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Envie Espresso Bar & Cafe
An airy coffeehouse and deli located at the corner of Decatur and Barracks Streets, offering a full bar, hot breakfasts, and side…
Continental coffee experience on the French Quarter corner of Decatur and Barracks, open late for espresso, hot chocolate, and boozyTeas.
Free Gyde walk · Frenchmen Street Music & Marigny Art
Frenchmen Street Music & Marigny Art
A walk of just over a mile through the Faubourg Marigny, linking a leafy neighborhood square, street art, jazz history, a reborn music hall…
Free Gyde walk · French Quarter Landmarks & History
French Quarter Landmarks & History
A roughly 1.8-kilometer loop through the historic heart of the French Quarter, with eight stops covering colonial-era landmarks, museums, a…
Free Gyde walk · Garden District Mansions & St. Charles
Garden District Mansions & St. Charles
A roughly three-kilometer walk through the grand avenues and civic heart of New Orleans, with seven stops spanning Saint Charles Avenue's h…