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Located in the charming Lower Garden District, the Henry Howard Hotel is right around the corner from the bustling Magazine Street. Choose your own Nola adventure with tons of antique shops, art galleries, historic mansions, lively bars, and stand-out New Orleans music.
We are one block from the Mardi Gras parade route on the oak tree-lined St. Charles Avenue, with its romantically nostalgic streetcar and lovely grand-dame mansions. A quick 10-minute drive to the the French Quarter and the Superdome, you’ll get to where you want to be in no time.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find the best place for po-boys, crunchiest fried chicken, and jazziest tunes, so please ask for recommendations!
Sunday Shop
LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT & CENTRAL CITY
Food & Drinks
French Truck Coffee—House-roasted coffee
District Donuts Sliders & Brew—Everything from scratch (even the sprinkles!)
Surrey’s Café—Local breakfast and brunch favorite
Maïs Arepas—Traditional Columbian eats
Hi-Volt—Gourmet coffees; casual breakfast or lunch with vegan options
Lilly’s Café—No frills Vietnamese food
The Bower—Locally sourced American cuisine
Birdy’s—Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch
Gris-Gris—Traditional New Orleans fare in neighborhood eatery
Juan’s Flying Burrito—Mexican and Creole flavors; famed margaritas
Stein’s Deli—Quality Sandwiches
Casa Borrega—Mexican fare and Mezcal bar
Shopping
Century Girl—Vintage boutique
Sunday Shop—Thoughtful wares for home
Trashy Diva—Vintage-inspired clothing
The Good Shop—Local makers, ethical gifts
Merchant House—New Orleans-based merchants
Spruce—Wallpaper and fabric
Saint Claude Social Club—Accessories-driven boutique
Monomin—Minimal approach to women’s clothing
Aidan Gill For Men—Old school barbershop and grooming accessories
Gogo—Handmade jewelry by local artist
Miette—One-of-a-kind jewelry and gifts
Vegas—Unique inventory for men
Fitness
Spyre Center—Holistic hub for mind and body
Franco’s—Athletic Club
Romney MVMT—Modern workout classes in their newest location
Blue Bike NOLA—Hub at Jackson & St. Charles Avenues
Cafe Amelie
FRENCH QUARTER & TREME
food
Central Grocery & Deli—Home of the muffuletta
Jewel of the South—Charming restaurant and garden courtyard
Justine—Parisian-style brasserie
Acme Oyster House—Casual seafood restaurant since 1910
Will and the Way—Laid-back French Quarter bar
Cane & Table—Rum-based cocktails and Caribbean-inspired menu; al fresco dining available
Brennan's—Fine-dining landmark
Irene’s—Upscale Italian classics
GW Fins—Upscale seafood restaurant
Galatoire‘ s—Legendary French Creole fine-dining since 1905; reserve in downstairs dining room
French 75—Upscale cocktail bar
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop—Oldest bar in America
Carousel Bar—Iconic revolving bar at Hotel Monteleone
Antoine’s—Upscale historic French-Creole restaurant
Arnaud’s—Classic French-Creole fine-dining
Gabrielle—Classic New Orleans neighborhood restaurant
Willie Mae’s Scotch House—Southern comfort food. NOLA institution. America’s best fried chicken.
Dooky Chase—Legendary Creole comfort food; buffet-style lunch
Café du Monde—Powdery beignets and cafe au lait
Lil Dizzy’s—Laid back brunch buffet and fried chicken
THINGS TO DO
French Market—Over 220 vendors; Open 7 days a week
Graphite Galleries—Contemporary art on Royal St featuring over a dozen artists
Jackson Square—Historic French Quarter park
St. Louis Cathedral—Iconic Church built in 1789
St. Augustine Catholic Church—Sunday mass with gospel-jazz music
New Orleans African American Museum—Dedicated to protecting, preserving, and promoting through education, history, & art
Saenger Theatre—Performing Arts Facility on the National Register of Historic Places
Fifi Mahony's—Custom wigs, makeup, and glitter!
Music
Davenport Lounge—Live Jazz music and classic cocktails
The Jazz Playhouse—Jazz lounge in Royal Sonesta Hotel
Pat O’Brien’s Piano Bar—Dueling piano players
Fritzel’s European Jazz Club—Nightly live jazz since 1969
Preservation Hall—Historic concert venue for traditional jazz; reserve seats ahead to skip the line
Wellness
Touch Point—Reflexology Center
Ashley Longshore Art
UPTOWN & Tchoupitoulas
Food & Drinks
Hansen’s Sno-Bliz—Where sno-balls were invented in 1939
Barracuda—Tacos & handmade tortillas
Miel Brewery—Microbrewery and beer garden
Domilise’s Po-boy—Hole-in-the-wall foodie institution since 1918
Casamento’s—Old-school oyster spot since 1919
Mister Mao—A tropical roadhouse with locally sourced and quirky cuisine
Saffron—Contemporary Indian cuisine
Saba—Avon Shaya restaurant; modern Israeli fare
La Petite Grocery—Traditional New Orleans bistro
Clancy’s—Classic French Creole fine dining
Lilette—French-Italian fine dining
Sucre—A sweet boutique
El Cuy Cuy—Mexican street food
THINGS TO DO
Ashley Longshore Gallery—Globally-recognized Pop Artist
Alex Beard Gallery—Wildlife paintings and drawings
Audubon Park—Zoo, golf, Riverview Park (aka “The Fly”)
SHOPPING
Pilot & Powell—Luxury boutique
Music
Tipitina’s—Venerable music club since the 70s
WELLNESS
GlasSkin—Active skincare studio specializing in skin workouts
Vibrant Market—Clean beauty, wellness, sauna, and cold plunge
Raw Republic—Juices and plant-based foods
Good Bird NOLA
FRERET STREET
FOOD & DRINKs
Val’s—Great patio and tacos
Bearcat—Heavy emphasis on high-quality, fresh breakfast, and lunch
MOJO—Coffee house
Company Burger—Classic burgers & house-made toppings
High Hat—Southern-Creole neighborhood cafe; Breakfast & Lunch
Good Bird NOLA—Chicken joint
Dat Dog—Hot dogs, veggie dogs, & sausages
Kolache Kitchen—Coffee & Kolache shop
Origami—Sushi and Japanese cuisine
Freret Beer Room—Craft beer and really good food
Cure—Cocktail bar
Wellness
Body Shoppe— A fitness + community space founded on sweat, smiles, and fun!
Ritual Studio— Master esthetician
Brigtsens’s
CARROLLTON
FOOD & DRINKs
Cibo—Italian deli
Breads on Oak—Made by hand, from scratch. All vegan.
DTB—Cajun cuisine and craft cocktails
Carrollton Market—Modern New Orleans bistro; a locals favorite
Brigtsens’s—Cajun-Creole fine-dining in Victorian cottage
MUSIC
Maple Leaf—Live music joint; Tuesdays with Rebirth Brass Band
Commander’s Palace
garden district
Food & Drinks
Coquette—French bistro with locally-sourced Southern cuisine
Turkey & the Wolf—A playful lunch option for inventive sandwiches
Levee Baking Co—Hand made sourdough breads & pastries
Commander's Palace—Classic New Orleans fine-dining; get dressed up
Mr. John’s Steak & Seafood House—Will not disappoint
Atchafalaya—New Orleans cuisine with a modern twist; Bloody Mary brunch
Parasol’s—Local watering hole and signature po-boys
Things to D0
Terrance Osborne Gallery—Vibrant New Orleans art
Lafayette Cemetery—Historic 19th century above-ground cemetery
Peche Seafood
CBD & WAREHOUSE DISTRICT
FOOD & DRINKs
Drip Affogato Bar—Creative pairings of ice cream and hot drinks
Willa Jean—Southern Comfort food and baked goods
Cochon—Foodie Hangout; be prepared to “pig-out” (Cochon means "pig")
St. James Cheese Company—Artisanal and farmhouse cheeses
Maypop—Asian, Italian, New Orleans fusion
Peche Seafood—Raw bar and Cajun-inspired seafood grilled over coals
Herbsaint—French- and Southern-infused upscale bistro
August—French-Creole fine-dining
Miss River—Whimsical atmosphere at the Four Seasons
Things to do
Julia Row—600 block of Julia St. teeming with art galleries
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
National World War II Museum—Immersive exhibits honoring The Greatest Generation
The Civic Theatre—Music venue
Orpheum Theatre—Home to the Louisiana Philharmonic
FITNESS
Orange Theory—Total body group workout classes
Pizza Delicious
MARIGNY & BYWATER
FOOD
Margot’s Pizza—Wood-fired pizzas and natural wines
Cafe Alma—New Orleans’s favorite Honduran restaurant
Elizabeth's Restaurant—Real good breakfast
The Country Club—Drag Brunch Saturdays
Horn's—50 years of neighborhood breakfasts
St. Roch Market—1875 market reborn as a Southern food hall
Pizza Delicious—Voted #1 casual pizza spot
Paladar 511—Italian trattoria. Pizzas, pastas, and seasonal sides. Great spot for brunch.
Bywater American Bistro—Diverse cuisine inspired by small, local farms
N7—French-Japanese bistro
Wellness & Beauty
Maypop—Community Herb Shop
THINGS TO DO
StudioBe—Large-scale art
Crescent Park—Scenic park along the Mississippi River
Marigny Opera House—Local performing arts
Music & DRINKS
Bacchanal Wine—Wine & cheese & live music on the back patio
Saint-Germain—Modern French bistro and wine bar
Frenchmen Street—Famous street for jazz and blues clubs
Parkway Tavern
MID-CITy & bayou st. john
FOOD & DRINKs
Neyow’s Creole Café—Neighborhood restaurant; Garlic-grilled oysters are divine
Parkway Tavern—Traditional Po-Boys
Mandina’s—Where the locals geaux for lunch
Marjie’s Grill—Southwest Asian comfort food
Bayou Wine Garden—Wine cocktails, outstanding cheese board, house-made charcuterie, courtyard
1000 Figs—Seasonal Mediterranean fare in a simple setting
Wrong Iron—A 5,000 square foot beer garden
City Park
CITY PARK
FOOD & DRINKs
Ralph's on the Park—French-Creole cuisine
Blue Oak BBQ—Southern BBQ joint
Lola's—Tapas, paella, and sangria
MoPho—Vietnamese noodle house
Toups Meatery—Traditional Cajun fare
THINGS TO DO
City Park
NOMA—New Orleans Museum of Art
Besthoff Sculpture Garden—Over 60 sculptures occupying 5 acres
Golf
Amusement Park
Bike and Boat Rentals
WALKING TOUR
Purchase our very own 'Walk the Garden District' printed guide! We've picked the best routes, stops, and pieces of history in this pocket-size version of our tour. Take it on the geaux, with friends, or solo!
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