BYWATER BAKERY

Grab locally made pastries and coffee to start your day at this neighborhood bakery. You can’t miss their red building, and the food is as beautiful as it is delicious.

CRESCENT PARK

Located right on the Mississippi River, Crescent Park is an ideal green space for walking, biking, picnicking, and watching the ships go by. It’s also one of the best vantage points for watching the sunset over the New Orleans skyline.

PARLEAUX BEER LAB

This neighborhood taproom and craft microbrewery is great for beer lovers and some fresh air. Their funky selection of unique beers captures the eclectic vibe of the neighborhood.

ELIZABETH'S

If you’ve worked up an appetite, Elizabeth’s is a must. This funky spot has been slinging comfort food and breakfast classics with a twist since 1998. Their praline bacon is a star dish, but the menu has plenty to choose from.

BACCHANAL WINE

Grab the wine of your choosing from their wine shop in the front, then head back to enjoy it in their shaded courtyard. Live music, cheese plates, and more add to the experience.

SNEAKY PICKLE/BAR BRINE

During the day, Sneaky Pickle is a casual, welcoming, and delicious spot to indulge in vegan-friendly dishes. Then at nighttime, it shifts to Bar Brine, where you can expect elevated vegetarian and vegan options, as well as hand-made pastas, fresh seafood options, a killer cocktail list, and a cheeseburger that some claim to be one of the best in New Orleans.

PROSPECT NEW ORLEANS

Prospect is a citywide contemporary art triennial and the first exhibition of its kind in the U.S. with a decade-long history. Many Prospect projects are rooted in social justice issues and the city of New Orleans itself. Each iteration of Prospect is organized by a leading voice in the curatorial field. For residents and visitors alike, Prospect is an invitation to experience the city through the eyes of artists.

Prospect.6 takes place from Nov 2024 - Feb 2025

N7

Off the beaten path, you will find this secret garden and small bistro tucked behind a wooden fence. The atmosphere feels like you've been transported to Paris with tartines, charcuterie, escargot, and more.

JAMNOLA

Mardi Gras Indians, jazz musicians, seafood, and alligators all serve as inspiration for the exhibits at JAMNOLA. Wind through a variety of colorful rooms as you make your way through the experience. Pose in a crawfish boil pot, next to a po-boy wall, or by any of the exhibits for the perfect photo op.

PIZZA DELICIOUS

Find Brooklyn-style pizzas right in the heart of the Bywater. Locals flock to this laid-back pizzeria with great outdoor seating and a neighborhood vibe. Aside from their pies, they also have great pastas, salads, and vegan options.

CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS

Celebration in the Oaks is an annual holiday festivity. From Thanksgiving through the New Year enjoy one of the most spectacular holiday light shows - Watch as the grounds of New Orleans City Park is transformed into 25 acres of dazzling lights and breathtaking, festive displays. The Park, Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park are all captured with hundreds of thousands of lights to create a winter wonderland here in the Big Easy.