| set 3 blocks from the mississippi river, this relaxed b&b occupies a vivid, 1850s greek revival house with wrought iron balconies. continental breakfast is included. guests age 16 and older are welcome. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the traditional, individually decorated rooms and suites have en suite or private bathrooms, as well as free wi-fi, cable tv and minifridges; some have 4-poster beds, claw-foot tubs, sitting areas, kitchenettes and/or balconies. it's a 5-minute walk from bustling frenchman street, and a 7-minute walk from crescent park. there's an elegant lounge, a veranda with rocking chairs, and a courtyard with a hot tub
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 22 min
Harrah's Casino New Orleans (9 min)
Casino, slot machine, roulette, table game, and poker City Park (15 min)
This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (7 min)
Burial site of voodoo queen Marie Laveau & other historical notables in 18th- & 19th-century vaults. Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2 (8 min)
Occasional tours are offered of this historic Catholic cemetery with above-ground vaults. Shops of the Colonnade - French Market (14 min)
Old-fashioned shopping area featuring local vendors selling candy, clothing, gifts & souvenirs. Preservation Hall (16 min)
Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning. Jackson Square (12 min)
Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings. St. Louis Cathedral (12 min)
Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation. The National WWII Museum (11 min)
Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs. The Cabildo (13 min)
The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum. Louis Armstrong Park (5 min)
31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events. New Orleans Museum of Art (13 min)
More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (10 min)
Marine exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with coral reefs, sharks, rays & a walk-through tunnel. Mardi Gras World (12 min)
Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours. Audubon Zoo (22 min)
Zoo, alligators, gorillas, swamp, and elephant |
