New Orleans in January?

northwesty
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:55:14 +0000

“Take the St. Charles Streetcar the entire length from the CBD (Central Business District) where you’ll be, to Uptown and back. It’s a beautiful ride past all of the St. Charles Avenue mansions. Definitely do that during daylight so you can see everything.”

The streetcar is my favorite thing to do in Nola and the perfect introduction to the city. On the morning of your first/free day, take it from downtown or Lee Circle out to Carrollton/Tulane/Uptown. Have breakfast or lunch at the classic Camellia Grill which is near the end of the streetcar line.

On your way back, you can hop on/off multiple times to see Audobon Park and Zoo, Tulane, Garden District, WW2 museum, etc. $3 for a one day unlimited pass. I think Commanders (a block from the streetcar in the Garden District) is good for lunch on the way back. But be aware that the streetcar is slooow and service can be spotty. You could also walk back from Uptown along Magazine Street down to the GD. Then cab it to downtown.

Lucky for you, Dragos is located right in your hotel. Even if you don’t like oysters, their grilled oysters will be the best thing you’ve ever eaten in your life. And I prefer Café Beignet on Royal to Café du Monde. Go to Frenchman Street one night for the music.

Wish my kid was still at Tulane so I could visit more often…