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Constructed from 1795 to 1799 as the Spanish government seat in New Orleans, the Cabildo was the site of the signing of the Louisiana Purchase transfer. It was severely damaged by fire in 1988 (it only lost some roof shi... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Sass_in_NOLA said
… Theatre du Vieux Carre, St. Louis Cathedral, and the Cabildo (the site of the Louisiana Purchase Transfer… continue reading »
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The Manheim family has had a long intimate association with fine arts appreciation since 1919. Bernard Manheim fled Austria and set up an antique gallery and cabinet shop, which to this date serves as the Manheim Galleries.... more
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A favorite among the locals, Apple Barrel is a place to socialize and enjoy few drinks with friends. Juke box and dart games keep the atmosphere here very lively. Take part in the regular dart contests held here and discover... more
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Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, the following description may no longer be accurate. Please consider this when making your travel plans. Pat O'Brien's conjures up images of Hurricanes (its specialty drink sinc... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Chris & Tracy said
… and Wendy for a night on the street. Of course we went to Pat O’Brien’s. Again, a lot of people… continue reading »
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If you are looking for a master potter, you will find him here. Charles Bohn, who apprenticed in Japan, spins his pottery wheel all day Tuesday through Friday. Because of his training, he specializes in the Japanese tradition... more
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It would be a mistake to skip this incredibly well-stocked photography gallery (one of two world-class galleries in New Orleans -- the other is The Davis Galleries; see above). Even if you aren't in the market, it's wort... more
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Despite its location and the sign saying the building is "dedicated to the preservation of jazz" (which seems a clear attempt to confuse tourists into thinking this is the legendary Preservation Hall), Maison Bourbon is... more
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A bit out-of-the-way but worth checking out, Peligro is one of the best folk-art galleries in the city, with an emphasis on primitive and outsider art (but also work from Latin American countries). The owners have a terr... more
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Made famous by its use as background scenes in the filming of John Grisham's Pelican Brief, this busy corner bar called Igor's Checkpoint Charlie is a popular local watering hole. For entertainment you may shoot pool, listen... more
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The Old Absinthe House was built in 1806 and now houses the Old Absinthe House bar and two restaurants. The drink for which the building and bar were named is now outlawed in this country (it caused blindness and madness... more
New Orleans Travel Experiences
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Repeat breakfast at the Old Coffee Pot and this time we ate outside and Pearl was there. Over to the Historic New Orleans Collectio... Continue reading »
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Sunday morning we had an 11:15 reservation over at the Marigny Brasserie on Frenchman St in the Marigny. We met Jelly there and had brunc... Continue reading »
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Ridin on the City of New Orleans to Seattle
Oh my gosh. My N.O. friends have tried to tell me the condition of New Orleans but you have to see it to understand it. Miles... Continue reading »
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Desire and Will
I went there with the expectation that all would be laid to waste. But that is not so. Nature has recovered fine. It is the man made in... Continue reading »
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Help New Orleans
It was the first time I've been back to New Orleans since Katrina, what an eye opener! The French Quarter was rockin' as usual but as soo... Continue reading »
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