Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD

St. Louis Cathedral
St. Louis Cathedral
4.8 (3034 ratings)4.5 (7630 ratings)
Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.
615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
CathedralSights & LandmarksCatholic cathedralArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"Most tourists recognize the St. Louis Cathedral's triple spires as the main symbol of the French Quarter. Many have taken photos of the gleaming white facade against a clear blue sky, from across picturesque Jackson Square. Relatively few, though, have stepped inside the Cathedral – the oldest continuously active one in the US – to view its surprising interior; the stained glass windows depicting the saintly life of France's King Louis IX, the glorious murals and statuary beckoning the visitor back nearly 300 years to its founding."
Mentioned by planetware.com
16 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in New Orleans, LA | PlanetWare
"On the north side of Jackson Square is the St. Louis Cathedral, a landmark structure in New Orleans. It was built in 1794 on the site of two earlier churches and is known for being the United States' oldest cathedral in continuous use. Pope John Paul II visited the cathedral in 1987."
Jackson Square
Jackson Square
4.7 (18499 ratings)4.5 (14267 ratings)
Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.
701 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksCity parkHistoric Walking AreasPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by planetware.com
16 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in New Orleans, LA | PlanetWare
"Jackson Square is the main square in the heart of the French Quarter, originally known as Place d'Armes. In the center of the square, surrounded by trees and greenery, is an equestrian statue (1856) of General Andrew Jackson. Standing prominently at one end of the square is the landmark St. Louis Cathedral, with its white façade and cone shaped spires."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
How to Plan a 3 Days in New Orleans Itinerary
"The square is a National Historic Landmark and a natural gathering spot. The palm tree-lined square, named after Andrew Jackson, has a statue of him riding a horse in honor of his victory in the Battle of New Orleans against the British."
Preservation Hall
Preservation Hall
4.7 (3021 ratings)4.5 (5263 ratings)
Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.
726 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Live music venueSights & LandmarksTheatersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"If you’re daunted by the multitude of jazz joints in the French Quarter, Preservation Hall is a traditional jazz venue with a house band drawing from more than 100 musicians. You can come for intimate concerts at 20:00, 21:00 and 22:00 Monday to Wednesday and extra performances at 17:00 and 18:00 from Thursday to Sunday. The shows are great of course, but Preservation Hall accepts audiences of all ages, which makes it a rare nightlife option for families."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 10 Best Jazz Clubs in New Orleans
"If traditional New Orleans jazz is what you seek, you can’t do any better than Preservation Hall. This legendary French Quarter establishment has been hosting the city’s finest traditional musicians nightly for decades. Reserve tickets in advance for one of the three intimate and highly interactive nightly shows (45 minutes each, starting at 8, 9, and 10 pm) or take your chances waiting in line the night of the show."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
How to Plan a 3 Days in New Orleans Itinerary
"You might be wondering why I haven’t mentioned the iconic French Quarter jazz venue, Preservation Hall. It’s absolutely possible to see a show here (40ish minutes) and then head to Frenchmen Street. Depending on the night of the week, prepare to wait in line for up to an hour and remember with no food, drink (BYOB), or AC and the likelihood of standing during the performance, this venue isn’t right for everyone."
The Cabildo
The Cabildo
4.4 (335 ratings)4 (373 ratings)
The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.
701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Local history museumMuseumsHistorical landmarkSpecialty Museums
Napoleon House
Napoleon House
4.5 (3191 ratings)
Muffalettas, po' boys & other Creole staples in a circa-1914 house with a palm-filled courtyard.
500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Cajun restaurantBarHistorical landmarkRestaurant
Mentioned by Fun In New Orleans
Outdoor Dining
"Few places capture the essence of New Orleans like the Napoleon House: A 200 year old landmark that’s as casual and unique as its French Quarter surroundings. Owned and operated by the Impastato family since 1914 and Ralph Brennan since May of 2015, it’s a place that suspends you in time."
Mentioned by MEGFORIT
The Family Friendly side to New Orleans
"But you have to go to Napoleons House Bar to get a Muffuletta. This place has been here FOREVER. They have homemade bread with all their sandwiches and the highest quality ingredients to go inside."
Louis Armstrong Park
Louis Armstrong Park
4.5 (4516 ratings)4 (1003 ratings)
31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events.
701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
City parkNature & ParksPark
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"New Orleans, Louisiana, isn’t particularly known for being lush with greenery. That’s probably why Louis Armstrong Park is one of the top green tourist attractions that New Orleans has to offer. It’s close to the teeming French Quarter so isn’t far displaced from the cultural aspects of the city, and with a huge 32-acre space, it’s often become the home of events and festivals."
Mentioned by Curbed New Orleans
The 31 best things to do in New Orleans with kids
"This 32-acre park located in the Treme neighborhood is a good option for kids to explore near the French Quarter. You'll find picturesque green space, a sculpture garden, and paths aplenty. View this post on Instagram"
Garden District
Garden District
4.5 (8094 ratings)
In the charming Garden District, oak-shaded streets are lined with a diverse mix of homes, from single-story cottages to the grand historic mansions and lavish gardens of St. Charles Avenue, on the Mardi Gras parade route. Leafy Lafayette Cemetery is filled with ornate, 19th-century tombs. Boutiques and antique shops sit alongside fine-dining restaurants, casual cafes and local bars on and around Magazine Street.
New Orleans, LA, USA
Sights & LandmarksHistoric Walking AreasNeighborhoods
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
The Perfect 3 Day New Orleans Itinerary
"Explore the Garden District and Buckner’s Mansion The Garden District is where you’ll find the epic mansions. You want to walk along here and take photos, even sign up for a tour if you’re interested enough. Buckner’s Mansion is where American Horror Story: Covent was filmed, so you can put that into your GPS."
Mentioned by New Orleans 4 days itinerary
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"The Garden district is a nice neighborhood with beautiful architecture and breathtaking mansions. Celebrities like Sandra Bullock, and Brad Pitt own houses in the Garden district. I did both the Cemetery and Garden district tour with Tour New Orleans which lasted for 2 hours."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
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"Another choice is to stay in the Garden District close to St. Charles Avenue. The streetcar makes it quick and easy to get to the French Quarter, not to mention how much quieter it is!"
Doullut Steamboat House #1
Doullut Steamboat House #1
4.4 (43 ratings)
400 Egania St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Historical landmark
Mentioned by Curbed New Orleans
New Orleans’s most beautiful buildings
"Built by a riverboat pilot family, the Doulluts, in the historic Holy Cross neighborhood in 1905 and 1913, New Orleans’s famous Steamboat houses are known for their elaborate ornamentation and unique architecture. Facing the Mississippi River, the three-story houses show a Japanese influence with pagoda-style roofing, and historians surmise that the Doulluts were inspired by the Japanese exhibit at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Wraparound porches are decorated with strands of cypress balls, and a glazed cupola towers above with views of the river."
Mentioned by Louisiana Official Travel and Tourism Information
New Orleans' Best Off the Beaten Path Attractions
"Head towards the less-touristy New Orleans neighborhood of Holy Cross to see a couple spectacular relics of the city’s nautical past. The Doullut Steamboat Houses, located at 400 and 503 Egania Street, were constructed in 1905 and 1913 by riverboat pilot Milton P. Doullut for himself and his son. Both of these privately owned houses, featuring pagoda roofs and wraparound verandas overlooking the Mississippi River levee, are closed to visitors but are easily visible from the public trail that runs along the crest of the levee."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Plenty of areas in New Orleans, Louisiana, have unique and interesting types of architecture. If you’re just wandering around New Orleans for the purpose of sightseeing and you’re a fan of building design, then some of the coolest houses to walk by are the Doullut Steamboat Houses. These homes were all built between the years 1905 and 1913 by – you guessed it – a steamboat captain, with the help of his son."
Lake Pontchartrain
Lake Pontchartrain
4.6 (595 ratings)4 (281 ratings)
Massive estuary, the 2nd-largest inland saltwater body in the US, ringed with parks.
Louisiana, USA
LakeNature & ParksBodies of Water
Beauregard-Keyes House
Beauregard-Keyes House
4.7 (128 ratings)4.5 (295 ratings)
Landmark home of prominent 19th-century figures featuring tours, a garden & antique doll collection.
1113 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"The Beauregard-Keyes House is significant and worth a tour for its Greek Revival architecture, lovely quaint garden, and for once having been the residence of Confederate General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, a New Orleans native who ordered the first shots of the Civil War and remained a hero in the South long after the war was lost. Ursuline nuns used the property from the early 1700s until the 1820s when the new house was designed to combine elements of a Creole cottage with Greek Revival features, including a Palladian facade, curved twin staircases, Tuscan portico, and generous dining room. In 1945, author Frances Parkinson Keyes was looking for a place to write and live in New Orleans."

Best French Bakery in Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD

The Green Fork
The Green Fork
4.7 (68 ratings)
1400 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Juice shopCatererGluten-free restaurantHealth food storeTakeout RestaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
places for gluten-free treats in New Orleans
"If a few days of fried seafood and rich Creole sauces is wreaking havoc on your constitution, head to The Green Fork in the Lower Garden District, a stone's throw from Seed, another healthful eatery. The Green Fork specializes in fresh juices amped up with the likes of bee pollen and hemp protein, all designed to do a body good. Nibble on healthy snack options like kale chips hummus and chick pea salad."
Acropolis Cuisine - Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine, Metairie, LA
Acropolis Cuisine - Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine, Metairie, LA
4.7 (560 ratings)
Small, casual strip-mall place with big portions of Greek-Mediterranean eats, plus a full bar.
3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002, USA
Greek restaurantBarCatering food and drink supplierCatererEuropean restaurantItalian restaurantKosher restaurantMediterranean restaurantRestaurant
Gerald's Donuts
Gerald's Donuts
4.2 (817 ratings)
No-frills pit stop with a drive-thru dishing up donuts, breakfast eats & burgers 24 hours a day.
6901 St Claude Ave, Arabi, LA 70032, USA
Donut shopBreakfast restaurantDessert shopRestaurantSandwich shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Even if you’re not planning a trip out to the Chalmette Battlefield for a morning of history, you’d do yourself a service by planning a stop on the way for a morning pick-me-up at Gerald’s, an old-school bakery that sells new school donuts. Their melt-in-your-mouth sweet dough is the perfect base for giant apple fritters, classic glazed donuts, cinnamon twists, and even more fanciful options like the ones that come covered in M&Ms."
Mentioned by Wheretraveler
Donut Perfection In New Orleans
"Hot, fresh donuts are served 24 hours a day at Gerald's Donuts. The family-owned and operated establishments (three locations in total) also make king cakes all year round, not just during Mardi Gras. Classic cake donuts come in flavors like powdered lemon, blueberry, maple, and strawberry cream."

Best Lunch Restaurants in Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD

HORN'S EATERY And Catering
HORN'S EATERY And Catering
4.6 (809 ratings)
Hearty Southern fare, including breakfast, served in a cozy bungalow with sidewalk seating.
1940 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Breakfast restaurantAmerican restaurantBrunch restaurantLunch restaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
24 Best Breakfast & Weekend Brunch Restaurants in New Orleans
"Set in a quaint corner bungalow on Dauphine Street, Horn's Eatery and Catering is a friendly neighborhood café with lovely sidewalk seating, and they serve hearty Southern fare in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Packed with regulars and newcomers alike, the restaurant is a bustling breakfast spot with a menu of classic and traditional food such as fluffy three-egg omelets with different fillings, egg scrambles, grits and étouffée, carrot waffles, and waffle couchons. Signature dishes include the Jewish Coonass with two potato latkes, two eggs, and freshly grilled spinach topped with crawfish étouffée and a homemade biscuit, and the Havana Omelet with seasoned black beans, salsa, and cheddar cheese."
Ma Momma's House at The Pythian Market
Ma Momma's House at The Pythian Market
4.1 (12 ratings)
234 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Southern restaurant (US)Breakfast restaurantChicken restaurantLunch restaurantSoul food restaurant
Nola Crawfish King Seafood & Barbecue
Nola Crawfish King Seafood & Barbecue
4.6 (56 ratings)
5321 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA
Seafood marketBarbecue restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantSeafood restaurant

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD

Tipitina's
Tipitina's
4.7 (992 ratings)4.5 (185 ratings)
Rustic, black-and-white tiled warehouse space & landmark since '77 for live music & Cajun dancing.
501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Live music venueConcerts & ShowsNight clubTheaters
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
70 Best & Fun Things To Do New Orleans (Louisiana)
"For music clubs and fun, one of the best of the things to see in New Orleans is Tipitina’s, the most famous club for music in the city. It first swung open its doors in 1977 on a venue dating back to 1912, and it has only grown more and more loved since. Tipitina’s is known as the hotspot that every aspiring local musician or performer would love to book a gig in."
JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY
JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY
4.4 (22 ratings)
Modern gallery where emerging cross-media artists from near & far exhibit cutting-edge works.
400A Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Art galleryArts organizationConsultantEvent venueMuseum
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Contemporary Art Galleries in New Orleans
"Established in 1998 by local artist and activist Jonathan Ferrara, this gallery showcases avant-garde painting, sculpture, installation and mixed media-based artworks by artists like David Buckingham and Krista Jurisich. From steel-line sculpture to cartoon art, the venue seeks to give a voice to emerging international artists in its trendy open gallery space. If you go in Autumn, the gallery also hosts the annual No Dead Artists International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art, which platforms exciting new US talent."
Wit's Inn
Wit's Inn
4.3 (272 ratings)
Homey game-day tavern offering pizza, calzones & cold beer in a festive space with big screen TVs.
141 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
GastropubBarPizza restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Southern Trippers
16 Best Restaurants In New Orleans You Shouldn't Miss
"Between po-boys and gumbos, you might be craving a pizza one time or another during your trip. Don’t worry, we’ve found one of the best restaurants in New Orleans to find pizza!. Wit’s Inn is a sport bar and pizza atmosphere, meaning you need to be 21 or over to enter, so this one is perfect for date night out!"

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