Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Elmwood

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Elmwood

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 Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in New Orleans, USA
"One of the best examples of French architecture in the country, this triple-spired 18th-century cathedral is dedicated to Louis IX, the French king sainted in 1297. It's an attractive bit of Gallic heritage in the heart of an American city. In addition to hosting black, white and Creole Catholic congregants, St Louis has also attracted those who, in the best New Orleanian tradition, mix their influences, such as voodoo queen Marie Laveau."
Mentioned by Ready Set Jet Set
The Most Instagrammable Spots in New Orleans
"If you’re up for waking up early, Jackson Square, featuring the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral in the background, is about as Instagrammable as you can get. This area gets crowded later in the day though, so if you want the perfect shot with no people in it, you have to go early. Either way though, it’s a fantastic shot for your ‘gram."
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 New Orleans 3 days itinerary
The Best New Orleans Itinerary: 3 Days in New Orleans
"Take your food coma and march yourself over to Jackson Square for a healthy dose of New Orleans history. Jackson Square is the plaza where the final version of the Louisiana Purchase was signed (remember that from history class?). It’s also an excellent place to people watch and where a number of New Orleans’ historical landmarks like The St Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo, and The Presbytère are located (with Preservation Hall and The Historic New Orleans Collection nearby). Tons of artists, musicians, and fortune tellers hang out in Jackson Square and in the spirit of disclosure, I spent most of my time here people-watching and eating beignets."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
The Perfect 3 Day New Orleans Itinerary
"From here, you’ve got Jackson Square literally across the street, or if you walk out and to the right you can go to the French Market. Do both in whatever order you like then head into the center of the French Quarter. Some key points to check out in this small zone are: the artists along the street at Jackson Square, St Lous Cathedral (you can’t miss it), New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo, and shopping for antiques on Royal Street. Of course, Bourbon street is here too and always popping even in the daytime."
Mentioned by experienceneworleans.com
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"To explore one of New Orleans' most famous historic locations, visit Jackson Square at Experience New Orleans. See street performers and live music in the heart of the French Quarter!"
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 Go Backpacking
7 Best Jazz Clubs in New Orleans
"I learned about Preservation Hall from a couple of locals while enjoying a drink at Jewel of the South, a bar in the French Quarter. Dating back to the 1950s, Preservation Hall has to be the most unassuming jazz club in the world. Every night, a line of hopefuls forms outside this venerable institution for the chance to spend an hour listening to the house band, The Preservation All Stars, perform traditional New Orleans jazz."
Mentioned by New Orleans 3 days itinerary
The Perfect Itinerary for 3 Days in New Orleans
"After dinner is sure to check out live jazz at Preservation Hall. This ended up being our favorite thing we did in New Orleans and strongly suggest you don’t miss out on this during your 3 days in New Orleans."
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 New Orleans 3 days itinerary
How to Plan a 3 Days in New Orleans Itinerary
"You could take a New Orleans river cruise on the Steamboat Natchez, grab a drink at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, visit Louis Armstrong Park, or take a class at the New Orleans school of cooking, to name a few. Better yet, for the best of both worlds, choose a half day tour option from among the most popular New Orleans day trips and spend the other half of your last day back in New Orleans."
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"
Mentioned by Bienville House Hotel
The Best Parks in New Orleans: 5 Must-See Spots
"Armstrong Park’s stunning archway welcomes visitors from the edge of the French Quarter. It’s an eye-catching sight that is hard to miss. But a grand entrance suits the park’s gorgeous grounds and rich history."
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
3.7 (447 ratings)4.5 (3450 ratings)
Burial site of voodoo queen Marie Laveau & other historical notables in 18th- & 19th-century vaults.
425 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
CemeterySights & Landmarks
Mentioned by Hand Luggage Only
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"Now, this might sound pretty macabre but give me a moment to explore. The New Orleans cemeteries have become something of a place to see whilst in the city, especially as they house some voodoo remnants from the people that rest there. You see, since New Orleans is actually built on a swamp."
Smoothie King Center
Smoothie King Center
4.6 (4347 ratings)4.5 (229 ratings)
Vast, state-of-the-art concert & sports venue & home of the New Orleans Pelicans basketball team.
1501 Dave Dixon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
ArenaSights & LandmarksBanquet hallStadiumArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Yurview
48 Things to Do in New Orleans This Weekend
"Smoothie King Center is where you’ll catch many top indoor sporting events and concerts coming through New Orleans. The multi-purpose indoor arena sits adjacent to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. It’s also the home of the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans."
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve French Quarter Visitor Center
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve French Quarter Visitor Center
4.6 (280 ratings)4.5 (902 ratings)
Center run by the National Park Service, with history exhibits, a gift shop & guided walking tours.
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Visitor centerNature & ParksNational ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
55 Best Things to Do in New Orleans (LA
"Protecting six different locations in and around NOLA, the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve adds up to 22,421 acres, encompassing bayou, prairie, swamp and the site of the Battle of New Orleans (1815) at Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery. The park also looks after the French Quarter Visitor Center, which maps the history of New Orleans and the many cultures of the Mississippi Delta in Louisiana, going into language, music, livelihoods and architecture. A little way south of New Orleans in Marrero is the expansive Barataria Preserve, where marsh, swamps and hardwood forest are crawling with gators, snakes and turtles."
Mentioned by planetware.com
16 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in New Orleans, LA | PlanetWare
"The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve consists of six physically separate sites in southeastern Louisiana. Two of these sites are in the New Orleans area and are well worth a visit. The Barataria Preserve offers a chance to see some of Louisiana's natural treasures."
Audubon Park
Audubon Park
4.7 (6098 ratings)4.5 (1567 ratings)
Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.
6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Blake Hotel New Orleans
Top NOLA Parks for the Ultimate Spring Picnic
"This spectacular oasis in the middle of NOLA’s uptown area features multiple picnic spots, playgrounds, a jogging trail, riding stables, a golf course, and more. It stretches from St. Charles Avenue (making it an easy trip on the streetcar) to Magazine Street, and right across Magazine, you’ll find the impressive Audubon Zoo."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Top 10 city parks in New Orleans
"Audubon Park boasts a great green lawn overhung by live oak trees in Uptown. One of our favorite spots for river-watching, the Fly, is located here. At the Fly, you can stroll along the riverside while kids play and pets poke around the trees."
Mentioned by Hospitality of New Orleans
Best Parks Around New Orleans
"Previously called Upper City Park, Audubon Park is located across from Tulane University. Audubon dates to the 1800’s. Audubon was originally part of the Bore Family Plantation."
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
4.5 (319 ratings)4.5 (231 ratings)
This convent-turned-museum is the city's oldest building & features French colonial architecture.
1100 Chartres St #2505, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkHistorical place museumSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
4.6 (9968 ratings)4.5 (991 ratings)
166,000-square-foot stadium & home to the New Orleans Saints plus other special events & concerts.
1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
ArenaSights & LandmarksFootball FieldSoccer fieldStadiumArenas & StadiumsSports Complexes

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Kilwins New Orleans
Kilwins New Orleans
4.6 (556 ratings)
Old-fashioned confectionery chain selling chocolates, ice cream, handmade sweets & gift baskets.
600 Decatur St Suite 106, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Chocolate shopCandy storeCoffee shopDessert shopIce cream shopPopcorn store
The Daily Beet
The Daily Beet
4.7 (363 ratings)
A modern health-centric cafe serving seasonal cold-pressed juices, smoothies, grain bowls & toasts.
1000 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
Health food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeJuice shopSalad shopVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best New Orleans Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians
"With a variety of crispy toasts for you to try (avocado’s our favorite), savory grain bowls, salads, cold-pressed juices, and smoothies, The Daily Beet’s tasty, fresh vegetarian creations can be found downtown on Girod or in a brightly lit stall in St. Roch Market. The only thing that’s more pleasing than the delish food is the collection of bright and beautiful photos on The Daily Beet’s Instagram. Stay in the neighborhood a while and try out another incredible restaurant for dinner."
Mentioned by y Travel Blog
11 Places to Eat in New Orleans to Taste Some of the Best Food in the US
"Almost across the street from Willa Jean is The Daily Beet, and we also stopped in here twice for a quick breakfast. Not Creole or Cajun, but if you’re in this area and looking for a healthy cafe serving salads, grain bowls, cold-pressed juices, and smoothies check this place out."
Seed
Seed
4.6 (1349 ratings)
Vegan spins on comfort-food classics (e.g. po' boys) in a contemporary space.
1330 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Vegan restaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee shopVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Girl vs Globe
10 Best Vegan Restaurants in New Orleans
"Every single one of of these vegan restaurants in New Orleans is worth visiting, but Seed was definitely my favourite. It’s actually fully vegan and doesn’t serve any animal products whatsoever, which I loved. The airy interior is decorated with large paintings by Ally Burguieres and the surrounding Garden District is equal parts swish and laid-back."
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
The 7 Best Vegan Restaurants In New Orleans
"Seed is the No. 1 vegan restaurant in New Orleans for a few reasons, one of them being that they’re the only place in NOLA to serve 100% vegan beignets. The local, organic ethos that the people at Seed stick to make this a great place if you’re truly looking for cruelty-free and not just taste. We recommend the pad thai or the cashew queso fries."

Best Diners in Elmwood

kin
kin
4.6 (567 ratings)
An intimate, unpretentious locale for Asian, French & international flavors, plus ramen for lunch.
4600 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125, USA
Ramen restaurantDinerRestaurantSoutheast Asian restaurant
Mentioned by New Orleans
Another day, another dumpling; the best Chinese dumplings in town
"Everyone knows that Kin has the most creative soup game in town, but it also offers a rotating repertoire of dumpling specials that are consistently clever and always delicious. The specials when I scooted through on one particular day were real head-scratchers. And I mean that in the best way possible."
Mentioned by hoodline.com
Here are New Orleans's top 5 Japanese spots
"Located at 4600 Washington Ave. in Gert Town, the Japanese spot is the highest rated Japanese restaurant in New Orleans, boasting 4.5 stars out of 288 reviews on Yelp."
Red Dog Diner
Red Dog Diner
4.7 (1113 ratings)
Hip nook with a farmhouse motif & an indoor/outdoor bar, plus inventive comfort food & daily brunch.
3122 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
American restaurantBistroBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantDinerGastropub
The Trolley Stop Cafe
The Trolley Stop Cafe
4 (1949 ratings)
Casual kitchen serving homestyle food & all-day breakfast, open 24 hours on weekends.
1923 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
CafeBreakfast restaurantDiner
Mentioned by Eater New Orleans
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"A gas station turned late night diner, The Trolley Stop is open 24 hours Thursday-Saturday on St. Charles Avenue, with breakfast all day, sandwiches, burgers, beer and wine, and usually some strange characters dining within. Try the daily specials, or dare we suggest Pigs in a Blanket."

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Elmwood

Live Oak Cafe
Live Oak Cafe
4.5 (246 ratings)
Low-key daytime cafe with a neighborhood vibe serving breakfast all day & other diner fare.
8140 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
Brunch restaurantCafeLive music venue
Bruno's Tavern
Bruno's Tavern
4.3 (332 ratings)
Neighborhood bar draws college crowds for draft beers, sports on multiple TVs & pub snacks.
7538 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
BarAmerican restaurantPool hallSports bar
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
3.8 (2478 ratings)3.5 (566 ratings)
Two snug rooms packed with voodoo artifacts, plus a gift shop, both run by voodoo practitioners.
724 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
MuseumGift shopHeritage museumHistory museumNovelty storeSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
70 Best & Fun Things To Do New Orleans (Louisiana)
"The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum is the perfect place to head to if you’re interested in the lengthy history and the intricacies of the mysterious, often misunderstood religious and cultural practice of voodoo. It’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in this Louisiana city, and for good reason; few can separate the legacy that voodoo has left on New Orleans. The museum was founded by a man named Charles Massicot Gandolfo in the year 1972."
Mentioned by Hotel Monteleone
Top 10 Historic French Quarter Hidden Gems To Explore in New Orleans
"This tiny museum on Dumaine Street will give you an eye-opening glimpse into the history of Voodoo in New Orleans. Founded in 1972 by a local artist, the two-room New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum is packed with historic voodoo relics, paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts. Take a self-guided tour and learn all about the rich culture that helped shape the story of New Orleans."
Mentioned by Let's Roam Explorer
The Best Museums in New Orleans | Let's Roam
"Voodoo has been an important part of the history of New Orleans since the 1700s. The Historic Voodoo Museum will help visitors learn more about the mysteries and traditions of voodoo and how it has impacted the city. You’ll be able to see some historic voodoo relics, paintings, and other artifacts."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Elmwood

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$169 /night
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