Guidebook for New Orleans
Shopping
CVS
4901 Prytania StIf you need something late at night, this pharmacy is open 24 hours.
Everything Else
Great ice cream shop where they make their own ice cream with all sorts flavors.
142 locals recommend
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania StGreat ice cream shop where they make their own ice cream with all sorts flavors.
Just a couple blocks up you'll find Magazine St. with miles of restaurants to either your right or left. I've listed a few nearby favorites, but could take a full day listing all of them.
396 locals recommend
Magazine Street
Magazine StreetJust a couple blocks up you'll find Magazine St. with miles of restaurants to either your right or left. I've listed a few nearby favorites, but could take a full day listing all of them.
Take a "tour" of this local brewery on Friday afternoons at 2 pm and try their variety of beers in their Tap Room.
140 locals recommend
NOLA Brewing Co.
3033 Tchoupitoulas StTake a "tour" of this local brewery on Friday afternoons at 2 pm and try their variety of beers in their Tap Room.
Hopefully, you won't need to take a trip to Urgent Care but there's one very close just in case.
15 locals recommend
Ochsner Urgent Care - Uptown CLOSED 7/12 THRU 7/14
4605 Magazine StHopefully, you won't need to take a trip to Urgent Care but there's one very close just in case.
Touro Infirmary LCMC Health
1401 Foucher StNearest Hospital
Not recommending you end up here, but there's a Police State very close.
New Orleans Police Department - Second District Station
3401 Broadway StNot recommending you end up here, but there's a Police State very close.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar with local bands and the Soul Rebels brass band on Thursday nights. They also offer bar food from the small kitchen in the back.
153 locals recommend
Le Bon Temps
4801 Magazine StGreat bar with local bands and the Soul Rebels brass band on Thursday nights. They also offer bar food from the small kitchen in the back.
This famous New Orleans bar is open 24/7 all year round. Great for partying late. Go right or left from here and you'll find all sorts of shops and restaurants for blocks.
111 locals recommend
The Club Ms Maes
4336 Magazine StThis famous New Orleans bar is open 24/7 all year round. Great for partying late. Go right or left from here and you'll find all sorts of shops and restaurants for blocks.
Food Scene
McClure's Barbecue
3001 Tchoupitoulas StBBQ within short walking distance.
Indian restaurant just around the corner. Daily lunch buffet and also for dinner on Sundays and Thursdays.
34 locals recommend
Nirvana Indian Cuisine
4308 Magazine StIndian restaurant just around the corner. Daily lunch buffet and also for dinner on Sundays and Thursdays.
Stein's Market and Deli
2207 Magazine StGreat deli sandwiches.
Great place for breakfast or brunch. There's usually a line on weekends, but that says something. Not nearly as busy on weekdays though.
33 locals recommend
Coulis
3625 Prytania StreetGreat place for breakfast or brunch. There's usually a line on weekends, but that says something. Not nearly as busy on weekdays though.
This bakery offers delicious french pastries, fresh baked bread, and gelato. We frequently enjoy pastries there or bring them home to the balcony or courtyard. Closes for summer in mid July :(
188 locals recommend
La Boulangerie
4600 Magazine StThis bakery offers delicious french pastries, fresh baked bread, and gelato. We frequently enjoy pastries there or bring them home to the balcony or courtyard. Closes for summer in mid July :(
Need some coffee or another place with wireless internet? Hey! Cafe is just around the corner on Magazine.
52 locals recommend
HEY! Café & Coffee Roastery
4303 Magazine StNeed some coffee or another place with wireless internet? Hey! Cafe is just around the corner on Magazine.
My favorite new restaurant, serving modern Israeli food, just around the corner on Magazine. So good & busy, you probably need a reservation.
218 locals recommend
Shaya
4213 Magazine StMy favorite new restaurant, serving modern Israeli food, just around the corner on Magazine. So good & busy, you probably need a reservation.
This is another great breakfast/ brunch choice within walking distance. If there's a wait, grab a Bloody Mary from Le Bon Temps Roule' next door.
97 locals recommend
Surrey's Uptown
4807 Magazine StThis is another great breakfast/ brunch choice within walking distance. If there's a wait, grab a Bloody Mary from Le Bon Temps Roule' next door.
Middle Eastern food in a casual restaurant, just around the corner on Magazine St.
166 locals recommend
Mona's Cafe
3901 Banks StMiddle Eastern food in a casual restaurant, just around the corner on Magazine St.
This Creole-Italian restaurant on Frenchman street is my favorite. If you love seafood, be sure to get the Ocean Sauce on whatever you order. Remember to take cash since they don't take cards.
137 locals recommend
Adolfo's
611 Frenchmen StThis Creole-Italian restaurant on Frenchman street is my favorite. If you love seafood, be sure to get the Ocean Sauce on whatever you order. Remember to take cash since they don't take cards.
Essentials
If you're looking for a more organic option when it comes to groceries, Whole Foods is not too far away on Magazine.
736 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
300 N Broad StIf you're looking for a more organic option when it comes to groceries, Whole Foods is not too far away on Magazine.
This supermarket is only a few blocks away for all your grocery needs. So close, I usually walk to get my groceries.
1002 locals recommend
Rouses Market
400 N Carrollton AveThis supermarket is only a few blocks away for all your grocery needs. So close, I usually walk to get my groceries.
Arts & Culture
Feel like catching a movie? This old, but up to date movie theatre has only one screen, but is close and offers a variety of movies.
125 locals recommend
Prytania Theatre
5339 Prytania StFeel like catching a movie? This old, but up to date movie theatre has only one screen, but is close and offers a variety of movies.
Great place for a variety of concerts. Offers FREE concerts on Fridays during much of the summer.
429 locals recommend
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon AveGreat place for a variety of concerts. Offers FREE concerts on Fridays during much of the summer.
When you've had enough of Bourbon St, check out this great music club for some jazz. Check out the many other music venues on Frenchmen St. too!
521 locals recommend
The Spotted Cat Music Club
623 Frenchmen StWhen you've had enough of Bourbon St, check out this great music club for some jazz. Check out the many other music venues on Frenchmen St. too!
Entertainment & Activities
The Zoo is easy to get to by bus or has a lot of parking if you have a car. Audubon Park also offers a walking/ biking trail or a great place to picnic and view the Mississippi River.
893 locals recommend
Audubon Park
6500 Magazine StThe Zoo is easy to get to by bus or has a lot of parking if you have a car. Audubon Park also offers a walking/ biking trail or a great place to picnic and view the Mississippi River.
Check out the nearest local library on St. Charles Avenue in a cool, old building.
16 locals recommend
Latter Branch Public Library
5120 St Charles AveCheck out the nearest local library on St. Charles Avenue in a cool, old building.
This is one of my favorite Kid-Friendly sites (but cool for adults too) because it is unique. You can get a discount by going here and the zoo, aquarium and/ or IMAX.
190 locals recommend
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
1 Canal StThis is one of my favorite Kid-Friendly sites (but cool for adults too) because it is unique. You can get a discount by going here and the zoo, aquarium and/ or IMAX.
This is a great Aquarium along the river near the French Quarter. The Insectarium and IMAX are very close and you can get discounts by going to each of them.
577 locals recommend
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal StThis is a great Aquarium along the river near the French Quarter. The Insectarium and IMAX are very close and you can get discounts by going to each of them.