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A streetcar ride is one of the most affordable and enjoyable ways to see New Orleans. Photo Credit: Cheryl Gerber<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. Beignets:<\/strong> Whether you enjoy them at Morning Call (City Park\u2019s 24-hour cash-only caf\u00e9), or the world famous Caf\u00e9 Du Monde in the French Quarter, these powdered-sugar covered treats are an iconic menu item.<\/p>\n

2. Cemeteries:<\/strong> Author Anne Rice says one of her favorite Nola pastimes is touring the cemeteries. The organization Save Our Cemeteries works to preserve these historic and beautiful places. A guided tour is your best bet and you\u2019ll want to bring your camera to capture the aura of these final resting places, many adorned with one-of-a-kind sculptures.<\/p>\n

3. City Park:<\/strong> Nola\u2019s version of Central Park, where you can bike, hike, golf, and even take a ride in a Venetian gondola! This 1,300-acre green space also encompasses the city\u2019s Botanical Gardens and the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA).<\/p>\n

4. French Quarter:<\/strong> The heart of New Orleans is one of the most famous neighborhoods in the world, where you can dine, shop, catch a play, stroll Bourbon Street, visit the Cathedral \u2014 or a voodoo priestess.<\/p>\n

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French Quarter St Ann at Charles Street. Photo Credit: Alex Demyan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Streetcars:<\/strong> There are currently three lines to choose from: St. Charles, Canal Street and the Riverfront, and each ride will cost you $1.25. We like to gaze out the streetcar window along romantic St. Charles Avenue, one of the most esteemed streets in America. It\u2019s fun, functional and historic: This is the oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world.<\/p>\n

6. The Roosevelt:<\/strong> It\u2019s part of the elite Waldorf Astoria Collection, so of course we adore this luxurious hotel and its perfect location. The lobby alone will make you feel like a princess in a mini version of Versaille\u2019s Hall of Mirrors. There\u2019s also a fabulous spa where you can treat yourself to an incredible Hydrafacial\u00ae, or head for the famous Sazarac Bar, named for the official drink of New Orleans.<\/p>\n

7. Magazine Street:<\/strong> Hands-down the street we\u2019re likely to spend the most time on during a weekend in Nola. (With music-centric Frenchmen Street as a close second!) There\u2019s just no end to the options: art galleries, salons, wine bars, specialty boutiques, jewelry stores and restaurants galore.<\/p>\n

8. Saenger Theater:<\/strong> We can\u2019t say enough wonderful things about this historic theater, devastated by Katrina, but reopened in 2013 after a $52 million restoration. The Saenger was the center of New Orleans\u2019 entertainment for nearly 100 years! Today it hosts rock bands, Broadway shows and everything in-between.<\/p>\n

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We love these tumblers from Lionheart Prints, founded by designer Liz Maute Cooke.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. World War II Museum:<\/strong> The national World War II museum is a New Orleans\u2019 treasure and a fitting tribute to this critical time period in U.S. history. The Tom Hanks-produced movie at the 4D Solomon Victory Theater is magnificent.<\/p>\n

10. Yeaux Leaux:<\/strong> Which, in any other place is written: YOLO, for You Only Live Once. But this is how it\u2019s done in NeauxLa! We love these tumblers from Lionheart Prints, a New Orleans company founded by designer Liz Maute Cooke.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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