Suggestions for Other Great Outdoors near Central Business District, New Orleans

Danny • April 25, 2012The fried chicken and waffles are a joke! The popcorn is amazing!

Morgen C. • August 8, 2013I went with my family and had an amazing experience! Dinner was delicious! The service was great! And the band knows how to get people on their feet dancing and having a great time!

Roderick F. • March 5, 2016Live music here is always great never a shortage of food vendors or drinks

CNN • May 11, 2015The beautiful beaux arts building, dating to 1918, was shuttered post Katrina, but is currently undergoing a $13 million renovation in order to restore it to its former glory. Reopening this fall.

Ryan E. • November 13, 2018A few blocks between businesses, Fulton Alley is particularly great during the holidays. Hot chocolate, fake snow, Christmas decorations and music as well as a bowling alley and various food options.

John F. • January 7, 2012There are power outlets available around the perimeter.

Brian F. • February 18, 2015Best Mardi Gras parade bar none. See it in Midcity to understand the excitement and home town love for this superkrewe. Or head to city park and check out the floats before they roll.

Andrew H. • March 13, 2014great place for a Decoration Day picnic

Westley B. • February 26, 2011Check out the portraits of Mayors in the main hall.

Kimmie O. • June 5, 2022Several buses stop by here.

Cyn F. • March 5, 2011Ignatius Reilly comes in during the Mardi Gras season so that Chateau Bourbon can erect a fence in the alcove.

Allison K. • November 17, 2016This is my favorite part of the city to stay in. Close to other parts of the city that are fun (warehouse district, French quarter, etc.), has great restaurants, and is more quiet.

Ryan E. • November 13, 2018Great strip of art galleries in New Orleans. In August, come for White Linen night, essentially a block party where the Art Galleries open up and you can learn more about the work being displayed.

A • December 8, 2015Beautiful area makes for good walks with the family.

Kay R. • February 25, 2013Gorgeous homes and architecture. Street car to French quarters and walking distance to plenty of restaurants and bars!

Will N. • April 4, 2013See also: la Place de France, the Plaza d'España

Ami H. • December 6, 2022Until the 2016 Pulse shooting, the 1973 UpStairs Lounge arson was the deadliest attack on a gay club in U.S. history. 32 souls lost and 15 injured in New Orlean's deadliest fire.