1,000 mi South of the Windy City

 

Another great city to explore is New Orleans. This week is going to be different as New Orleans is a more relaxed city to explore. 

Restaurants 

• Daisy Dukes  - No matter where you are there are many locations to choose from. Hours of Operation-7am to 2pm
• The Trolley Stop Cafe 
• Cafe Du Monde- French Quarters location Hours of Operation 24/7    
• Ruby Slippers 7-3pm 
• Dragos Seafood Restaurant 
• Mike Serio's Po-Boys and Deli  Hours of Operation 11am-3pm
• Oceana Grill  Hours of Operation 8am-1am 

                                                              Things to do

•  French Quarters 
• Canal Street
• Ride the Trolley and passes 
•  Algiers point- If your feeling a little adventurous and love history this is for you. The ferry stops running at 8;45 pm. 
• Casinos 
• Riverwalk Mall
• Bourbon street
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Smoothie Center for sports fans
• National WWII  Museum 

If you go for Mardi Gras these are the parades you want to see (family friendly).

• The Rex parade
• The Zulu Parade - The key is the coconuts 
• Krewe of  Bacchus
• Endymion   

Quick History Fact

Algiers Point which is right across the river was once used for the transportation of slaves. They were held, cleaned and then shipped across on the ferry to be sold at the French quarters. Also, if you love architecture the neighborhood is filled with 1800 Victorian Houses. If you wanna learn more here are a few links. 

https://nola.curbed.com/maps/architectural-walking-tour-algiers-point-ferry-courthouse 

https://www.neworleans.com/plan/neighborhoods/algiers/  

The Pelham Hotel situated in the business district of Nola was named as homage to a man named Mr. Alan Pelham. He was a renowned actor and regular at the famous St. Charles Theatre built by Mr. James Caldwell. The Theatre was known for its extravagant and ornate English architecture and having actresses and actors from all over the U.S. Because, of Pelham's contributions to the theatre Caldwell named his residence after him. Then on March 13, 1842 the theatre caught on fire and  Caldwell's rivals bought the property and moved all his beloved artifacts to the Pelham Manor. Two artifacts that remain can be seen in the Pelham hotel. 

P.S the Café Du Monde line might be down the street but the wait is worth it. There’s nothing better than hot fried dough topped with a pound of powder sugar and you live your Princess and the Frog moment.