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TABLE OF CONTENTS Mayor’s Welcome....................................................................................4

QUICK REFERENCE

Commissioner Karl Benson’s Welcome.................................................5 About the Sun Belt Conference..............................................................6

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Visit New Orleans.............................................................................. 9-11 Women’s Championship.......................................................................12 Men’s Championship............................................................................13 Ticketing................................................................................................14

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Shuttle Bus Information.......................................................................15 Sun Belt Championships A-to-Z..................................................... 18-19 Getting to New Orleans................................................................... 21-22 New Orleans Streetcar Map.................................................................25

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Accomodations................................................................................ 27-39 Dining.............................................................................................. 41-50 Attractions...................................................................................... 53-64 Lakefront Arena Grounds.....................................................................65

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THE MAYOR’S WELCOME Welcome! As Mayor of New Orleans, it is my pleasure to welcome the Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships back to our great city. New Orleans has a long history with Sun Belt Conference events, and we stand ready to show college basketball fans why we are America’s host city. The energy in our city is contagious. We have the facilities, experience, and an unmatched spirit of hospitality that offers visitors an authentic experience unlike anywhere else. While you are here, I hope you will take some time to relax and explore New Orleans. Dine in our world-class restaurants, enjoy our great music scene, tour the historic French Quarter and neighborhoods, and shop in our antique and specialty shops throughout New Orleans. You will see why our city is known for its history, vibrancy, hospitality and resiliency. The Road Ends Here, and I wish the best of luck to all teams competing in the championship. Thank you again for visiting New Orleans. We hope you enjoy your stay and return often to our wonderful city.

Mitchell J. Landrieu Mayor City of New Orleans

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WELCOME BASKETBALL FANS! On behalf of the Sun Belt Conference and its 11 member universities, I would like to welcome you to the 2015 Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship here in New Orleans – the home of the Sun Belt Conference. Each year, the Sun Belt’s first priority is to ensure a positive fan experience, while also presenting a first-class event for each student-athlete, coach, administrator and fan in attendance. I encourage you to enjoy the week-long event as well as the many other amenities the beautiful city of New Orleans has to offer. This one-of-a-kind city has something to offer to everyone. This guide was developed with you, the fan, in mind so that you can enjoy every minute of your stay in the Big Easy. Additionally, we have included information to make your experience at the Sun Belt Basketball Championships in New Orleans the best it can be. Along with the entire league, I would like to personally congratulate each program and its participants for their hard work throughout the season, both on and off the court, and for their continued assistance in enabling the Sun Belt Conference to grow and develop. The players and coaches are ready to compete, so all we need is for you to come and enjoy every game. I personally ask you to help us make this Sun Belt Championship one to remember! Again, we hope you have a great time at this year’s Basketball Championship, and we appreciate your support of the Sun Belt Conference.

Karl Benson Sun Belt Conference Commissioner

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ABOUT THE SBC The Sun Belt Conference mantra “Together We Rise” exemplifies what has quickly become America’s most up-and-coming collegiate athletics conference. Founded in 1976, the Sun Belt has adapted and evolved in its nearly 40 year existence. The league was originally formed as a home for some of the nation’s premier mid-major basketball teams and it wasn’t until a number of changes and the demand for a higher national profile that the league began sponsoring football in 2001. Because of this decision to move the league in to the group of football playing conferences, the Sun Belt Conference has a permanent seat on the NCAA’s 18-member Board of Directors. As a result, the conference has a crucial voice on some of the most pressing issues in college athletics. With the 2014-15 year marking the debut of the College Football Playoff (CFP) the Sun Belt continues to find itself among the 10 premier college football conferences and the new system is guaranteed universal access based on performance – there are no automatic qualifiers for the playoff system. Additionally, the CFP will mean that a spot among the premier bowl games of college football will be guaranteed to the highest-ranked champion from the other “Group of Five” conferences: the Sun Belt Conference, American Athletic Conference, Mountain West Conference, MidAmerican Conference and Conference USA. With the College Football Playoff included with the league’s other bowl arrangements, the Sun Belt Conference is tied to seven total bowl games. The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, the GoDaddy Bowl, the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl, the Cure Bowl (debuting in 2015) all guarantee a home for a bowl eligible Sun Belt Conference team each year. And beginning with the2016 season, the Sun Belt is also part of a rotation of conferences that will send a team to the Bahamas Bowl and the Miami Beach Bowl. The influx of bowl game opportunities comes at a time when the Sun Belt Conference is breaking win records year after year and the league is continually exceeding expectations. The Sun Belt’s 21 non-conference football wins in the 2013 season was a new record for the league - eclipsing the mark of 19 set the year prior. Additionally of note for the league’s non-conference win total was that the Sun Belt fared well against its peer opponents in the non-AQ BCS ranks. The Sun Belt finished a combined 8-1 against members of Conference-USA (4-1), the Mid-American Conference (3-0) and the Mountain West Conference (1-0). The Sun Belt also had the best overall nonconference win percentage when comparing the four non-AQ conferences. The 2013 football season also saw two teams take home bowl championship trophies, as UL Lafayette won its third consecutive R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl and Arkansas State won its second consecutive GoDaddy Bowl. Of course, football wasn’t the only sport that has seen recent success and all of the league’s sports have contributed to the “Rise” of the Sun Belt Conference.

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In men’s basketball, league newcomer Georgia State put together one of the best conference performances in league history in winning the 2013-14 Sun Belt regular season championship. UL Lafayette captured the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament in what was one of the most thrilling finishes to the Sun Belt championship game in recent memory. An influx of young coaches mixed with proven veterans makes both Sun Belt men’s and women’s basketball an exciting brand with vast potential. The Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships were played in the hometown of the Sun Belt at Lakefront Arena this past March in what was the first of a three year deal that will have Sun Belt hoops in the “Big Easy” each March. Baseball and softball continue to be among the league’s standard-bearers for success as each continues to send teams on deep postseason runs and teams are easy to find in the national polls. In baseball, UL Lafayette held a unanimous No. 1 national ranking during the 2014 season and hosted a NCAA Tournament Regional and Super Regional. Not to be outdone, the UL Lafayette softball team also hosted the NCAA Tournament rounds and qualified for the 2014 edition of the Women’s College World Series. In recent years as many as four Sun Belt teams have advanced to the baseball postseason in a single year, while as many as three Sun Belt softball teams have accomplished that feat. While the accomplishments of the Sun Belt’s student-athletes and coaches deserve great praise, so to do the league’s administrators who have helped set the tone for the future of the conference. “We have never been as strong as we are now academically and financially and I believe we are getting stronger all the time athletically,” former Sun Belt Conference President and Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. said recently. “I truly believe that the best is yet to come.” The Sun Belt Conference’s membership consists of 11 football members for 2014 – Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Idaho, UL Lafayette, UL Monroe, New Mexico State, South Alabama, Texas State and Troy. UALR and UT Arlington compete in all-sports as non-football members while Idaho and New Mexico State are football only members. Prominent Sun Belt alumni include Lyndon B. Johnson, former President of the United States (Texas State), former All-Star baseball player Luis Gonzalez (South Alabama), former member of the United States Senate and House of Representatives John Breaux (UL Lafayette), country music superstar Tim McGraw (UL Monroe), CEO of Duck Commander and Buck Commander Willie Robertson (UL Monroe) and DeMarcus Ware, an All-Pro NFL linebacker (Troy).

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VISIT NEW ORLEANS New Orleans is one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, it’s home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music. Few cities in the world possess a culture or history as vibrant as New Orleans, which was founded by the French on the banks of the Mississippi River in 1718. When visiting New Orleans, you can find something magical and unforgettable every day. Whether it’s an opportunity to sample our exceptional cuisine, to learn about our rich cultural heritage or a music festival you seek, New Orleans has something for everyone. Our laid back, friendly culture inspires guests to relax, kick up their heels and live it up. The city is experiencing millions of dollars in hotel renovations and upgrades, there are more than 1,300 restaurants to choose from with new eateries popping up all the time and a variety of attractions to enjoy as well. The city balances a love for tradition with the energy of innovation, resulting in an eclectic vibe found nowhere else. In New Orleans, you’ll find the roots of jazz and a blossoming culture that has been long described as being unlike anything else in the United States or the World for that matter. The city is one of the nation’s oldest and has an atmosphere rich with a mix of French sophistication, Creole, African-American, Caribbean, Irish, Haitian, German, and Vietnamese, all creating an energy that can be described as something greater than the sum of its parts. New Orleans is known for a host of attributes like its famous Creole food, abundant entertainment options, music of many styles, nearby swamps and plantations, 18th & 19th century architecture, antiques, streetcars, museums and much more. Nicknamed the Big Easy, New Orleans has long had a reputation as an adult oriented city. However, the city also offers many attractions for families with children and those interested in culture and the arts. New Orleans is an incredible, vibrant, bursting at the seams, melting pot of a city. Whether you’re coming here for the music, the food, to meet some fascinating new people, to experience Mardi Gras, or to just party all night long—or all of the above—a visit to New Orleans is never the same trip twice, but always memorable. A timeless city with a unique way of life, New Orleans is a celebration. Steeped in European traditions and Caribbean influences, the Big Easy calls curious minds to sounds and aromas fueled by three hundred years of history. From the moment you arrive New Orleans will beckon your ears, allure your eyes and enchant your heart. Follow the scent of gumbo floating out the kitchen window, foster a path that leads to the sounds of drums and a Blues guitar, create the route that welcomes you to a historic mansion or a hidden courtyard… New Orleans is many things to many people – a home for the arts, a hub of innovation, an agent of inspiration. After the meeting, explore your own New Orleans. Take the historic streetcar down a line of shady oak trees on St. Charles Avenue, enhance an art collection in the Warehouse/Arts District galleries, and feast on authentic culinary delights that call Louisiana home. We believe our lagniappe – a little something extra – will stay with you, calling you back to discover the mystery behind our magical city. New Orleans is and will always be a picturesque metropolitan, a culturally rich haven and an authentic experience. SUNBELTSPORTS.ORG > 9

VISIT NEW ORLEANS FOOD You’ll find bowls filled to the rim with gumbo, late nights in dark jazz clubs, strolls through historic neighborhoods, and tantalizing festivals throughout the year. Come down and experience New Orleans, one of America’s most culturally and historically-rich destinations. NewOrleansOnline.com can introduce you to all of the Big Easy’s greatest charms. As the official New Orleans tourism guide, the site is loaded with resources that will help you make the most of your visit. Download our free New Orleans city guide book for more information on things to do, where to eat and great places to stay. There are more than 1,349 restaurants open in New Orleans today, a new city record! In New Orleans, at breakfast we discuss lunch and at lunch we discuss what’s for dinner. We are a city that loves to eat and appreciates food. From fine-dining to poor-boys, our food is unique, delicious, and affordable. With worldrenowned chefs cooking in the kitchen, our city is home to internationally recognized culinary heroes, who are encouraged by locals and visitors alike to experiment in the kitchen and serve up some of the world’s most unique and creative dishes that are always seasoned to perfection. New Orleans restaurants have achieved far-reaching fame and renown thanks to the city’s rich history of culinary traditions and its devotion to high standards in food service. In a country where restaurant chains create a uniform and uninspiring dining landscape, New Orleans remains an outpost where every delicious meal is a one-of-a-kind dining experience. At the heart of the New Orleans restaurant scene is a local cuisine unlike any other. Its storied history is a complex one that dates back to the city’s early years in the 1700’s. The cuisine includes influences from French, Spanish, African, Italian, and Native American cultures, as well as many others. Some people eat to live, but New Orleanians live to eat. As a result, the city offers one of the most incredible - and incredibly diverse - concentrations of exceptional dining and unforgettable cuisine in the world. ENTERTAINMENT Festival Fun New Orleans is known for it’s festival calendar, filled with celebrations of food, music and the city’s unique culture. Beginning with Mardi Gras and ending with Christmas New Orleans Style, our calendar year has a festival for everyone. And in a city that loves to party, many of our festivals and cultural celebrations are seeing record-breaking attendance levels. If your plan is to take in a festival while in town you’re sure to catch it in New Orleans. Every month in the Crescent City you’ll find events where the fun (and often the music and art viewing) is free, such as the French Quarter Festival in April and the Satchmo Summer Fest, usually in August. In December, the holiday celebrations include mega freebies: concerts, cooking demonstrations by master chefs, holiday home tours, neighborhood light displays, a caroling concert in Jackson Square, and more. Visit www.neworleanscvb.com for more information on festivals happening during your stay.

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VISIT NEW ORLEANS History Buff? We’ve Got You Covered New Orleans is also home to attractions and museums that speak to the city’s unique culture as well as general attractions sure to please any visitor. Examples include: plantation homes, riverboat cruises, tours, Café Du Monde, African American Museum, Louisiana State Museums, New Orleans Historic Collection, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Audubon Zoo, Harrah’s Casino and its entertainment-filled Fulton Street Promenade, New Orleans Museum of Art, Bestoff Sculpture Garden, City Park, the Botanical Gardens, Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots, Contemporary Arts Center, Louisiana Children’s Museum, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Orleans Ballet, Audubon Insectarium, Southern Food and Beverage Museum, Museum of the American Cocktail, The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Blane Kern’s Mardi Gras World and the National WWII Museum. With over 45 museums throughout the city to choose from, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the city’s history, culture and arts.

Want More Sports? Of course what great city would be without a great sports scene? New Orleans’ line-up of sporting events and sports venues are sure to live up to every fan’s expectations. The city is home to several sports teams showcasing premier events in football, basketball, baseball and soccer including the Saints, Pelicans, Zephyrs and the Jesters. The state of Louisiana, known as the “Sportsman’s Paradise,” is also renowned for its fishing and hunting hot spots. New Orleans has outdoor fun fit for everyone!

Night Out on the Town? There are many iconic images that come to mind when people think of New Orleans nightlife, including the neon glitz of Bourbon Street and the lone jazzman playing his horn beneath an old French Quarter gas lamp. But this is only the start of what New Orleans nightlife is all about. Whether you’re looking for the simple pleasures of a perfectly constructed cocktail with a balcony view, or something entirely more adventurous, you’ve come to the right place. New Orleans knows how to throw a party, in fact, it’s one of the best reasons to visit the Big Easy. With a countless number of bars and speakeasy’s you are sure to find one that provides you with enough libations.

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33rd Annual Sun Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Championship Lakefront Arena • New Orleans, Louisiana March 11-14, 2015 The 2015 Sun Belt Conference Women’s Basketball Championship heads back to New Orleans as the Sun Belt Conference will host this year’s Championship in the city it calls home. Eight teams will battle it out on the court in the three-day event on March 11, 13 and 14. This will be the third time New Orleans will host the basketball championship. 2015 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS YEAR WINNER

RUNNER-UP

LOCATION

1983 Old Dominion

WKU

Norfolk, Va.

1984 Old Dominion

South Alabama

Norfolk, Va.

1985 Old Dominion

WKU

Norfolk, Va.

1986 WKU

Old Dominion

1987 Old Dominion

South Alabama

Norfolk, Va.

1988 WKU

Old Dominion

Tampa, Fla.

Friday, March 13 (Semifinals)

1989 WKU

South Alabama

1990 Old Dominion

UAB

1991 WKU

UAB

1992 WKU

Arkansas State

Bowling Green, Ky.

1993 WKU

Louisiana Tech

Ruston, La.

1994 Louisiana Tech

WKU

1995 WKU

Louisiana Tech

1996 Louisiana Tech

WKU

Jonesboro, Ark.

1997 Louisiana Tech

WKU

Bowling Green, Ky.

1998 Louisiana Tech

WKU

Ruston, La.

1999 Louisiana Tech

FIU

2000 Louisiana Tech

WKU

2001 Louisiana Tech

Denver

2002 FIU

North Texas

2003 WKU

Middle Tennessee Bowling Green, Ky.

2004 Middle Tennessee

WKU

2005 Middle Tennessee

UL Lafayette

2006 Middle Tennessee

WKU

2007 Middle Tennessee

UL Lafayette

2008 WKU

Middle Tennessee

2009 Middle Tennessee

UALR

Hot Springs, Ark.

2010 Middle Tennessee

UALR

Hot Springs, Ark.

2011 UALR

WKU

Hot Springs, Ark.

2012 UALR

Middle Tennessee

Hot Springs, Ark.

2013 Middle Tennessee

UALR

Hot Springs, Ark.

2014 WKU

Arkansas State

New Orleans, La.

Bowling Green, Ky.

Wednesday, March 11 (First Round) G1:

No. 8 vs. No. 1

11:30 a.m. (ESPN3)

G2:

No. 5 vs. No. 4

2:00 p.m. (ESPN3)

G3:

No. 7 vs. No. 2

5:00 p.m. (ESPN3)

G4:

No. 6 vs. No. 3

7:30 p.m. (ESPN3)

Bowling Green, Ky.

G5:

Winner G1 vs. Winner G2

11:30 a.m. (ESPN3)

Norfolk, Va.

G6:

Winner G3 vs. Winner G4

2:00 p.m. (ESPN3)

Birmingham, Ala.

Saturday, March 14 (Championship Game) G7:

Winner G5 vs. Winner G6

7:00 p.m. (ESPN3)

Bowling Green, Ky. Ruston, La.

Top (8) seeds from regular-season will advance to the SBC Championship. All times are Central time and subject to change without notice.

Jonesboro, Ark. photo by Frank L. Aymami III

Bowling Green, Ky. Mobile, Ala. New Orleans, La. Bowling Green, Ky. Denton, Texas Murfreesboro, Tenn. Lafayette, La. Mobile, Ala.

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NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT ARENA

Lakefront Arena has set the standard in the metro-New Orleans area in providing a venue for sports and concerts. Events are intimately presented whether the performance is in 3000, 10,000 or anything in between. Because of the excellent acoustics and the intimacy of design, the Arena has maintained the reputation that there is no bad seat in the house.

39th Annual Sun Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Championship Lakefront Arena • New Orleans, Louisiana March 12-15, 2015 The 2015 Sun Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Championship heads back to New Orleans as the Sun Belt Conference will host this year’s Championship in the city it calls home. Eight teams will battle it out on the court from March 12-15 for the right to represent the league in the NCAA Tournament. This will be the third time New Orleans will host the basketball championship. TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS YEAR WINNER 1977 Charlotte 1978 New Orleans 1979 Jacksonville 1980 VCU 1981 VCU 1982 UAB 1983 UAB 1984 UAB 1985 VCU 1986 Jacksonville 1987 UAB 1988 Charlotte 1989 South Alabama 1990 USF 1991 South Alabama 1992 UL Lafayette 1993 WKU 1994 UL Lafayette 1995 WKU 1996 New Orleans 1997 South Alabama 1998 South Alabama 1999 Arkansas State 2000 UL Lafayette 2001 WKU 2002 WKU 2003 WKU 2004 *UL Lafayette 2005 *UL Lafayette 2006 South Alabama 2007 North Texas 2008 WKU 2009 WKU 2010 North Texas 2011 UALR 2012 WKU 2013 WKU 2014 UL Lafayette

RUNNER-UP LOCATION New Orleans Charlotte, N.C. South Alabama Charlotte, N.C. USF Charlotte, N.C. UAB Charlotte, N.C. UAB Jacksonville, Fla. VCU Birmingham, Ala. USF Birmingham, Ala. ODU Birmingham, Ala. ODU Hampton, Va. UAB Birmingham, Ala. WKU Bowling Green, Ky. VCU Richmond, Va. Jacksonville Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Birmingham, Ala. ODU Mobile, Ala. Louisiana Tech Biloxi, Miss. New Orleans Biloxi, Miss. WKU Bowling Green, Ky. UALR Little Rock, Ark. UALR Little Rock, Ark. Louisiana Tech Little Rock, Ark. UL Lafayette Lafayette, La. WKU Lafayette, La. South Alabama Little Rock, Ark. South Alabama Mobile, Ala. UL Lafayette New Orleans, La. Middle Tennessee Bowling Green, Ky. New Orleans Bowling Green, Ky. Denver Denton, Texas WKU Murfreesboro, Tenn. Arkansas State Lafayette, La. Middle Tennessee Mobile, Ala. South Alabama Hot Springs, Ark. Troy Hot Springs, Ark. North Texas Hot Springs, Ark. North Texas Hot Springs, Ark. FIU Hot Springs, Ark. Georgia State New Orleans, La.

* Title vacated due to NCAA sanctions

2015 MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE Thursday, March 12 (Opening Round) G1: No. 8 vs. No. 5 G2: No. 7 vs. No. 6 Friday, March 13 (Quarterfinals) G3: Winner G1 vs. No. 4 G4: Winner G2 vs. No. 3 Saturday, March 14 (Semifinals) G5: Winner G3 vs. No. 1 G6: Winner G4 vs. No. 2 Sunday, March 15 (Championship Game) G7: Winner G5 vs. Winner G6

5:00 p.m. (ESPN3) 7:30 p.m. (ESPN3)

1:00 p.m. (ESPN3) 3:30 p.m. (ESPN3)

12:00 p.m. (ESPN2)

Top (8) seeds from regular-season will advance to the SBC Championship. All times are Central time and subject to change without notice.

CAJUNS CLAIM 2014 TITLE

The UL Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns rallied from a nine-point deficit with three minutes in regulation to force overtime in the Championship game against Georgia State in 2014. The Cajuns outscored the Panthers, 10-9, in the extra period and went on to capture the title, 82-81. The third-seeded Ragin’ Cajuns (23-11) earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

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TICKETING Tickets are available to the 2015 SUN BELT CONFERENCE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS, to be played at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, LA, Wednesday, March 11 through Sunday, March 15, 2015. Don’t miss your chance to see some exciting hoops on the hardwood this spring as the SBC heads to the Big Easy, #NOLABound. TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE AND PRICING Each all-session ticket book includes one ticket to each of the tournament’s eight (8) sessions, a total of 14 games. Adult individual tickets are good for two sessions, except the championship games. Kid’s tickets (ages 3-12) include a free beverage and hot dog and children ages two (2) and under are admitted free but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Sun Belt students are admitted free of charge with valid school ID. General admission seating (individual session tickets) is available throughout the arena, except where designated. Fans wishing to purchase these tickets can do so starting Jan. 15. One session includes two games, excluding the championship games. General admission tickets for the event can be purchased at the Lakefront Arena Ticket Office, Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. INSTITUTIONAL TICKET OFFICES School Website Phone Appalachian State.....................AppStateSports.com/tickets........................828-262-2079 UALR.........................................UALRTrojans.com...................................... 501-565-UALR Arkansas State..........................tickets.astate.edu.......................................870-972-ASU1 Georgia Southern......................gseagles.com...............................................912-478-9467 Georgia State ............................GeorgiaStateSports.com............................ 866-GA-STATE UL Lafayette..............................ragincajuns.com..........................................337-265-2357 UL Monroe................................ulmwarhawks.com......................................318-342-5417 South Alabama..........................tickets.southalabama.edu..........................251-461-1USA UT Arlington..............................utatickets.com.............................................817-272-9595 Texas State................................TxStateBobcats.com....................................512-245-2114 Troy............................................TroyTrojans.com...............................877-878-WINS (9467) With 14 games and two titles up for grabs, New Orleans is your home for some of the best basketball action in the country. The week-long event includes other ancillary events so make sure to come early and stay late as the Sun Belt is #NOLABound.

LAKEFRONT ARENA SEATING DIAGRAM First level seating only (level two is available for overflow)

VIP/Floor Seating | $200

Call or email John Barranco for more information - 504-556-0873 or barranco@sunbeltsports.org. Floor seating includes access to Lounge 1.

Institutional Seating

For institutional seating, please contact your school’s ticket office as all institutional seating is handled through those ticket offices.

General Admission Seating

All-session ticket books are $99, which includes tickets to eight (8) sessions (14 games). General admission tickets are $15/session (2 games).

Kid’s Tickets

Institutional Pep Band Seating

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Kid’s tickets are $5 each for kids ages 3 through 12 years of age. Those children ages 2 and under are admitted free of charge provided they sit in their’s guardian’s lap.

NOTE: Kid’s tickets include a free beverage and hot dog for the child.

COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE INFO The Sun Belt Conference and Hotard Coaches, Inc. will provide complimentary shuttle bus service for spectators attending the 2015 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. The shuttle service will operate on two main lines: Hyatt Direct and the Hilton Riverside Direct. Service will operate in continuous loops for the times specified below. For both lines, the bus will depart from the hotel at every :30 after the hour. For both lines, the bus will depart for the hotel at every :00 on the hour.

HILTON RIVERSIDE - LAKEFRONT ARENA (DIRECT LINE) DAY

FIRST PICKUP

LAST PICKUP

WEDNESDAY............................................. 10:30 a.m. (hotel to arena)......................................................... 10:00 p.m. (arena to hotel) THURSDAY................................................ 3:30 p.m. (hotel to arena)........................................................... 10:00 p.m. (arena to hotel) FRIDAY...................................................... 10:30 a.m. (hotel to arena)......................................................... 10:00 p.m. (arena to hotel) SATURDAY................................................. 10:30 a.m. (hotel to arena)......................................................... 10:00 p.m. (arena to hotel) SUNDAY..................................................... 10:30 a.m. (hotel to arena)......................................................... 3:00 p.m. (arena to hotel)

HYATT REGENCY - LAKEFRONT ARENA (DIRECT LINE) DAY

FIRST PICKUP

LAST PICKUP

HYATT REGENCY

HILTON RIVERSIDE

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ADA ACCESSIBILITY The Lakefront Arena meets or exceeds all structural and service requirements as stipulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Seating is located in various seating sections throughout Lakefront Arena. The box office will handle these requests.

CAMERAS/VIDEO EQUIPMENT Small still photography cameras are permitted in Lakefront Arena during the Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championships. Camera lenses must be six (6) inches or less in length. The use of flash photography and video cameras are strictly prohibited.

EMERGENCY EXITS In the event of an emergency please follow the Exit signs located at the top of the entrance openings leading to the concourse.

ADDRESS Lakefront Arena is located at 6801 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122, on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain.

CONCESSIONS Concession stands/booths are located throughout the concourse and in the Ground 1 hallway. No outside food or beverages are permitted inside of Lakefront Arena.

AGE RESTRICTIONS Patrons three (3) years and older must have a ticket to gain entry into Lakefront Arena. Children age two (2) and under may be held in an adult’s lap and are not required to have a ticket to the games. ALCOHOL Louisiana Law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21. Proper identification must be shown to purchase any alcoholic beverage from Lakefront Arena. ANIMALS Only service animals are permitted into Lakefront Arena during the Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championships. ATM (Automated Teller Machine) ATMs are located throughout the concourse area at Lakefront Arena. Should further assistance be required, contact Guest Services.

B BABY CHANGING STATIONS Baby changing stations are located in both men’s and women’s restrooms at Gates 1 & 4 and Ground 1. BANNERS/SIGNS Signs of a derogatory nature directed toward an individual opponent, visiting team or game officials are not permitted in Lakefront Arena. It is the responsibility of event management to remove the signs immediately. Signs may not be affixed to any part of the facility (i.e., railings, chairs, etc.) during the Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championships. BOX OFFICE The Lakefront Arena box office is located on the ground level on the West side of the Arena or Franklin Avenue side of the Arena. The information line is (504) 280-7222.

CREDIT CARDS All major credit cards are accepted at the Lakefront Arena box office and merchandise stands.

D DIRECTIONS From the East (Slidell, Mississippi) I-10 West towards New Orleans where you can exit onto Franklin Avenue (exit 238A). Turn right onto Franklin Avenue and continue for approximately 2.5 miles. The Arena is located on the corner of Franklin Avenue and Lake Pontchartrain.

From the West I-10 East to I-610 towards Slidell. On I-610, exit at Franklin Avenue (exit 4). Turn left on to Franklin Avenue and continue for approximately 2.5 miles. The Arena is located on the corner of Franklin Avenue and Lake Pontchartrain. From Downtown, French Quarter, Uptown 1-10 East towards Slidell. Exit at Elysian Fields Avenue (exit 237). Proceed north (veering left) on Elysian Fields Avenue to Leon C. Simon Blvd. Turn right onto Leon C Simon Blvd. Proceed to 2nd traffic light which is Franklin Avenue. Turn left onto Franklin Avenue and Arena is located on your right. Please be aware that there is NO Franklin Avenue exit off the I-10 from Downtown. From the Westbank Cross the Crescent City Connection to I-10 East towards Slidell. Exit at Elysian Fields Avenue. Follow directions above from Downtown. DOORS OPEN The Lakefront Arena doors will open approximately one (1) hour prior to tip-off of the day’s first game.

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EMT PERSONNEL EMT services will be available throughout the championship. Should you need any assistance please track down an event staff member or a security officer located at the Lakefront Arena. EVENT STAFF Members of the Sun Belt Conference Event Staff are located at the entrances and on the concourse and floor to assist you finding amenities, your seat, lost children and medical and security personnel among other request you may have. Event Staff will all be dressed in like clothing for the duration of the tournament. EVICTION POLICY Lakefront Arena Staff and Event Management personnel reserve the right to remove individuals from the Arena who do not follow Conference rules and regulations and Lakefront Arena policies set forth in this document.

F FAN/SPORTING BEHAVIOR It is a principle of the Sun Belt Conference that student-athletes, coaches, athletics administrators, support groups, and all others associated with intercollegiate athletics adhere to such fundamental values as respect, fairness, civility, honesty and accountability. The Commissioner is charged with the education of member institutions and game officials regarding Conference policies and procedures. Additionally, the Commissioner is charged with monitoring the enforcement of Conference policies and procedures to ensure consistent and immediate application of policies and appropriate sanctions. FIRST AID Safety of all occupants of Lakefront Arena is of primary concern. Any unsafe condition or activity should be immediately reported to Security or an arena employee for medical assistance.

G GUEST SERVICES Guest services located on the Lakefront Arena concourse between Ramps 1 & 4.

SUN BELT CHAMPIONSHIPS A TO Z L LOST CHILDREN If for whatever reason a child has been displaced from his/her parent(s) or guardian(s) they will be brought to Guest Services, which is located on the concourse between Ramps 1 & 4. LOST AND FOUND Items that have misplaced and given to an event staff member or a member of the security staff will be delivered to Guest Services and then to the Administration office at the conclusion of the Sun Belt Basketball Championships.

M MERCHANDISE Fans will be able to get their official 2014 Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championships gear and apparel throughout the tournament in the concourse of Lakefront Arena. Apparel items will range from t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, visors and other items.

N NOISEMAKERS Any item that interferes with the normal playing of the game or is disturbing to a significant group of persons who have purchased tickets will be prohibited. Artificial noisemakers (air horns, electronic amplifiers, whistles, vuvuzelas, etc.) are not permissible in Lakefront Arena except as part of the official band. Such items will be removed immediately from the arena by event management. Cheerleaders may use electronic amplifiers provided the use is limited to giving instructions to the crowd. Bands will be seated in appropriate areas and will be instructed that they may not play while the game is in progress. Public address announcers may not speak during times when play is in progress. Please Note: Removal of noisemakers (i.e., hand clappers) not listed in this section shall be at the discretion of the game officials. The use of artificial noisemakers shall be prohibited at all tournament games. Megaphones may not be used in any way (e.g., pounding on the floor) as noisemakers while the game is in progress (including during free throw attempts).

P PARKING All spectators parking for the Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championships will be FREE.

PROHIBITED ITEMS The following items are prohibited in Lakefront Arena: • Cans, bottles, coolers, or containers • Laser pens or laser products of any kind • Flags/signs with poles • Fireworks • Any type of food or beverage • Oversized packages • Weapons or contraband of any kind • Animals or pets (except service animals) • Any other items determined as unacceptable by Lakefront Arena In the event that prohibited items are revealed during a search, patrons will be permitted to return the items to their vehicle or dispose of them. Lakefront Arena does not safeguard any personal belongings or items of any type.

R RE-ENTRY There is a NO re-entry policy for all games.

SPECTATORS Spectators are a direct reflection of the institution and are expected to conduct themselves with the utmost integrity during sporting events. Event management will monitor the behavior of spectators and handle displays of non-sporting behavior and/or unethical behavior swiftly and consistently. Visitors may be removed from the arena if event management deems necessary.

T TICKETS Walk-up tickets can be purchased from the Lakefront Arena box office window located just outside of the Arena entrance. Individual session tickets go on sale February 15 and can be purchased for $15 for adults and kids ages 3-12 are admitted at $5 per ticket. Children ages 2 and under are admitted at no charge. Tickets can also be purchased through each member institution’s ticket office or by visiting www. ticketmaster.com.

RESTROOMS Restrooms are located throughout Lakefront Arena on the concourse and Ground 1 hallway.

TOURNAMENT PROGRAMS Programs are available for purchase for $5 and can be picked up at the Merchandise stand located on the Arena concourse.

SHUTTLE SERVICE Complimentary shuttle service will be available throughout the duration of the tournament. Please refer to page 15 for a full shuttle schedule with routes and estimated times.

WILL-CALL Fans that have purchased tickets through member institutions may pick up their tickets from that institutions ticket representative who will be staged just inside the main entrance to Lakefront Arena at Ramp 1.

SMOKING The Lakefront Arena is a non-smoking facility. Smoking sections are outside of the Arena at Ramp 2 or Ground 1. Guests must be stamped for re-entry. SPIRIT GROUPS Spirit groups are expected to understand their role as a representative of the institution and are required to be knowledgeable of institutional, conference and NCAA policies regarding sporting behavior and ethical conduct. Spirit groups are expected to treat all athletics groups, officials and opponents with the utmost respect. Taunting of opponents and other aggressive behavior could result in the individual being removed from the arena.

Fans that have purchased tickets through Ticketmaster will-call may pick up their tickets from Lakefront Arena box office window which will be open at 10 a.m. each day. Only the person whose name is on the ticket order may pick up the tickets. Photo ID is required for all will-call orders.

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GETTING TO NEW ORLEANS Getting to New Orleans has never been easier, with many different options for those wishing to travel to the 2014 Sun Belt Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport services the New Orleans Metropolitan areas and is very accessible.

The city of New Orleans also has over over 80 buses on 32 bus routes running throughout the city. For more information on the streetcar lines or the city busses, please go to www. norta.com. This website also has updated information on each streetcar/bus (page 24) line throughout the city.

There are plenty of flights into New Orleans. Airlines operating out of the Armstrong International Airport include: AirTran, Air Canada, American Airlines, Continental, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, U.S. Airways.

Geographically a small town, New Orleans is quite accessible throughout all parts of the metro areas via cabs and taxis. A cross-town ride from your hotel to a jazz club or neighborhood restaurant is typically under $20, and a safe, fast way to get from point A to point B if you’re unsure of streetcar or bus stop locations along the way. A cab ride typically costs $33.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) for one person and $14.00 (per passenger) for three or more passengers. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area.

In addition to Armstrong International Airport, fans can also fly into Baton Rouge’s Metropolitan Airport or GulfportBiloxi International Airport. Both are about an hour’s drive into the city.

Limousines are also another way to travel to the city. Cruise the historic streets of New Orleans in style and class in your own limousine. Several carriers around the city are ready to serve your every VIP need.

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is located just 70 miles west of downtown New Orleans. American, Delta, United and US Airways operate frequent jet flights from BTR to hubs in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Atlanta, Houston, and Charlotte. A pleasant atmosphere with convenient flight times and connections to hundreds of destinations worldwide make BTR the easy way out of town. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) makes flying easier with great low fares. Gulfport-Biloxi International is currently served by five airlines offering nonstop service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/ Ft. Worth, Houston, and St. Petersburg/Clearwater.

For more options visit www.NewOrleansOnline.com or the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau at www. neworleanscvb.com.

Those looking to get around town without a car can utilize one of the many taxi services in the city. There are over 1,200 taxis available on New Orleans’ streets and at major hotels that will take you to your destination. In addition to the taxis, the city also has a public transportation service through busses and street cars.

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Located in Kenner, La., Armstrong Airport (MSY) is the gateway to one of the most exciting cities in the world – New Orleans, legendary for its history, food and good times.

Getting around New Orleans by streetcar is a great way to see the city. There are three different lines: St. Charles, Canal Street, and the Riverfront, each of which originates downtown but takes you different parts of the city. Streetcars in New Orleans offer $1.25 and can be paid with exact change when you board. Refer to page 25 for streetcar routes.

TRAVELING VIA CAR? For those Sun Belt fans who choose to hit the open road for the championship we have listed below the travel distances and estimated travel times from your place of origin. Just remember to be safe and travel wisely. SCHOOL

DISTANCE TO NOLA

UALR............................................................................. 427mi (7 hrs) Arkansas State........................................................... 464mi (6.5 hrs) Georgia Southern.......................................................... 602mi (9 hrs) Georgia State............................................................. 469mi (6.5 hrs) UL Lafayette.................................................................. 135mi (2 hrs) UL Monroe.................................................................... 283mi (4 hrs) South Alabama.............................................................. 144mi (2 hrs) UT Arlington............................................................... 527mi (7.5 hrs) Texas State................................................................. 512mi (7.5 hrs) Troy............................................................................. 314mi (4.5 hrs) SUNBELTSPORTS.ORG > 21

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www.lucysretiredsurfers.com 701 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-523-8995 Adjust your attitude with a plate of our famous surfer inspired cuisine and embrace the food, drinks, sounds and sport found on the sandy fringes. Veer from the beaten path. Bring your kids. Bring your dog. We’re easy.

MANNING’S - EAT DRINK CHEER

www.manningsneworleans.com 519 Fulton Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-593-8118 Welcoming sports fans and foodies alike, Manning’s offers a menu featuring comfort foods from the Mississippi delta along with some unique Creole twists and creative interpretations of tailgating classics.

PHIL’S GRILL

www.phils-grill.com 748 Camp Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-309-7702 Neighborhood build your own burger joint. Over one million options from Angus to alligator. Eat Fit NOLA certified, gluten free options.

AMERICAN AMERICAN

LUCY’S RETIRED SURFER’S BAR & RESTAURANT

www.ribroomnola.com 621 St. Louis Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-529-7046 Where tradition meets relevance. In the heart of the French Quarter, in the Omni Royal Orleans hotel, offering a fine dining experience to locals and visitors for more than 50 years.

ROOT AMERICAN

www.jimmyjscafe.com 115 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-309-9360 Located just off Canal Street, Chef Chris Lynch formerly of Emeril’s is serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner in a colorful and intimate cafe. Daily chef specials and signature cocktails. Delivery and catering available.

www.rootnola.com 200 Julia St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-252-9480

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AMERICAN

DEJA VU RESTAURANT & BAR

JIMMY J’S CAFE

www.arnauds.com 309 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-523-0377 The casual side of world-famous Arnaud’s restaurant. Marbled oyster bar with succulent fresh-shucked Gulf oysters. Creole and Cajun specialties: jambalaya, crawfish pie, and file gumbo. Burgers, pizzas, and more. Don’t miss this Bourbon Street gem. Open d

RIB ROOM

www.rue127.com 127 N. Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70119 | 504-483-1571

WAREHOUSE GRILLE AMERICAN

www.cowbell-nola.com 8801 Oak Street New Orleans, LA, 70118 | 504-866-4222

www.hardrock.com/neworleans 125 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-529-5617 Located at 125 Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. Come enjoy our all-American food, cool merchandise and one-of-a-kind rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia collection. Group reservations and private events available including breakfasts.

REMOULADE

www.warehousegrille.com 869 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-322-2188

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AMERICAN

COWBELL

www.grillroomneworleans.com 300 Gravier Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-1992 Reigns as one of the most memorable and elegant venues for fine dining in New Orleans and is the recipient of the 2012 Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond dining awards.

HARD ROCK CAFÉ

AMERICAN

www.charcoalgourmetburgerbar.com 2200 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-644-4311 Charcoal’s where everything is prepared fresh by hand daily. This includes buns, sides, meats, sauces and all are made from scratch. “As gourmet as a burger gets” is our slogan.

AMERICAN

CHARCOAL’S GOURMET BURGER BAR

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AMERICAN

www.barcadianola.com 601 Tchoupitoulas Street, Suite #100 New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-335-1740 You already work all day, pay bills, eat salads and do all that other grown-up stuff. Recharge those batteries at the arcade, fill that belly with gourmet grub and draft beer, and rock out to some great music. Brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

AMERICAN

BARCADIA BAR & GRILL

www.zearestaurants.com 1525 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-520-8100 Unique menu offers inspired American food created around a wood burning grill and rotisserie. The award-winning restaurant is known for its distinct, modern flavors and atmosphere. Private dining rooms available for meetings/special events from 15 to 150.

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DINING

www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com 527 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-0571 This restaurant and brewery pub offers wonderful variations of New Orleans’ favorites using Louisiana ingredients. Warm, casual atmosphere. Enjoy one of our four types of beer freshly brewed in-house. Jazz music. Bar open noon - 10pm.

BREW PUB

ST. LAWRENCE

www.stlawrencenola.com 219 N. Peters Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-525-4111 Offers elevated pub fare, that is market fresh. Offers craft cocktails and more than 60 beer selections in the heart of the French Quarter. Everything is prepared with fresh ingredients, especially our cocktails and fresh fruit daiquiris.

CAJUN

BON TON CAFE

www.thebontoncafe.com 401 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-524-3386 New Orleans’ oldest Cajun restaurant established in 1953. Traditional classic preparations of crawfish and other Louisiana seafood from recipes handed down through generations of the Pierce family from the French country of South Louisiana.

www.eatnola.com 900 Dumaine St New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-522-7222 Contemporary setting in French Quarter serving Cajun/Creole favorites. Wonderful windows to watch people while dining. Casual yet upbeat and offers a BYOB policy with no corkage fee. Saturday/Sunday Brunch. Best deal in Quarter.

HUCK FINN’S CAFE

www.huckfinnscafe.com 135 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-529-8600 Try our family recipes while enjoying the laid back, fun atmosphere. Dishes ranging from alligator sausage, to beignets, etouffee, burgers and more. Vegetarian friendly. Two blocks from the Mississippi River.

K-PAUL’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN

www.kpauls.com 416 Chartres St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-596-2530 Let our staff serve you the freshest, most delicious recipes of Chef Paul Prudhomme. At our restaurant, in our private dining room or off-site, anywhere in New Orleans or anywhere in the world.

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EAT NEW ORLEANS

www.mulates.com 201 Julia Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-1492 The first restaurant to popularize dining and dancing - Cajun style. Must be experienced to be believed. The best authentic Cajun cuisine and live Cajun music nightly. Perfect for private parties.

OCEANA RESTAURANT CAJUN

www.datdognola.com 601 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-309-3362 A fun, delicious spot for unique cuisine with a New Orleans twist. Boasting three locations (Marigny, Garden District and Uptown), take your pick of our local and international sausages, full bars and friendly atmosphere.

www.oceanagrill.com 739 Conti Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-525-6002 Creole food with a Louisiana flair. We have the freshest seafood, steaks and game. Come enjoy one of our five dining rooms or traditional French Quarter courtyard while sipping on one of our signature cocktails.

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BREW PUB

CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE

DAT DOG

www.lebayourestaurant.com 208 Bourbon St New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-586-1155 Offers authentic yet inspired Creole food. Experience true southern hospitality in our relaxed dining room. Balcony dining overlooking Bourbon Street. Private party space available.

MULATE’S - THE ORIGINAL CAJUN RESTAURANT

www.nolacookery.com 205 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-525-4577 Cooked by Locals, Spiced with History Cajun and Creole cookin’ on Bourbon Street, in the heart of the French Quarter, serving delicious local dishes. Two fabulous balconies overlooking Bourbon St. are available for any party.

TOUPS’ MEATERY CAJUN

www.voodoobbqandgrill.com 1501 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-913-3128 New Orleans-style BBQ in a fun, laid-back environment with signature sides like corn pudding and gris gris greens. On the streetcar line, private party space for 100, off-site catering for events.

www.cochonrestaurant.com 930 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-588-2123 Chef Donald Link and partner Chef Stephen Stryjewski’s Cochon celebrates Cajun Southern cooking in a rustic yet contemporary setting. The restaurant is located in a historic warehouse just two blocks from the Convention Center.

LE BAYOU

www.toupsmeatery.com 845 N. Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70119 | 504-252-4999 A contemporary Cajun restaurant. Chef Isaac Toups presents fine food and wine, specialty cocktails and charcuterie inspired by deep-rooted Louisiana family traditions.

VACHERIE RESTAURANT CAJUN

BARBECUE

VOODOO BBQ & GRILL

546 St. Peter New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-522-1180 On ground floor of historic Pontalba Building; New Orleans-style cuisine in casual atmosphere. Enjoy live music/ambiance of Jackson Square from open doors to this great restaurant and bar. Also unique, special event venue.

COCHON RESTAURANT

CAJUN

www.luckyroosternola.com 515 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA, 70113 | 504-529-5825 Casual CBD dining, asian cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, happy hour.

CAJUN

ASIAN

LUCKY ROOSTER

CAFE PONTALBA

CAJUN

www.fivehappiness.com 3605 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA, 70118 | 504-482-3935 With more than 25 years of service to the locals, Five Happiness has been selected the best Chinese restaurant by New Orleans Magazine and Gambit year after year. Private banquet room is available for groups of 50 to 200 people.

CAJUN

ASIAN

FIVE HAPPINESS RESTAURANT

www.vacherierestaurant.com 827 1/2 Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA, 70112 | 504-207-4532 Casual Louisiana restaurant. Cajun/Creole, fullservice bar, one block off Bourbon, coffee shop/cafe. Full-service catering, cooking classes, courtyard, breakfast, lite lunch, dinner, weekend brunch.

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DINING

www.cafeamelie.com 912 Royal St. New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-412-8965 Beautiful French Quarter restaurant offering cocktails, wine, lunch and dinner in romantic courtyard or 150-year-old-art- and antique-filled carriage house. Also available for weddings and special events.

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COQUETTE

www.coquettenola.com 2800 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-265-0421 Let one of New Orleans most acclaimed chefs, James Beard nominated Michael Stoltzfus create a memorable meal featuring the finest seasonal products, all served in an elegantly appointed historic building in the majestic Garden District.

CONTEMPORARY LOUISIANA

DICKIE BRENNAN’S TABLEAU

www.tableaufrenchquarter.com 616 St. Peter Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-934-3463 Located on picturesque Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter, Dickie Brennan’s latest production features classic Creole dishes revisited. The result is sophisticated cuisine that holds true to Louisiana’s rich culinary history.

martisnola.com 1041 Dumaine Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-522-5478 The “Sardi’s of New Orleans” returns. Lovingly restored as a French Brasserie, it is the perfect place for oysters and champagne, for pre and post theatre dining. Daily happy hour 5-7. Welcome back to Marti’s.

MAT & NADDIE’S

www.matandnaddies.com 937 Leonidas Street New Orleans, LA, 70118 | 504-861-9600 Located in a quaint restored 150-year old shotgun in Riverbend. Features a menu of fresh, local ingredients. Michael’s Catering has provided fullservice catering for intimate groups to large events for more than 30 years.

PELICAN CLUB, THE

www.pelicanclub.com 312 Exchange Place New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-523-1504 Chef Richard Hughes offers the rich legacy of Louisiana cuisine with contemporary preparations of the finest fresh ingredients including Gulf shrimp, Maine lobster, Black Angus and Prime steaks in clubby townhouse with paintings by local artists.

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MARTI’S

www.redemption-nola.com 3835 Iberville Street New Orleans, LA, 70119 | 504-309-3570 Music and fine dining. Serving French and Creole dishes in the contemporary Louisiana style of “Orleans Revival Cuisine.” Try it and you’ll know what it means to miss New Orleans.

RESTAURANT R’EVOLUTION CONTEMPORARY LOUISIANA

www.leforetneworleans.com 129 Camp Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-553-6738 Located in the heart of Downtown. An award-winning contemporary restaurant featuring strong French technique, seasonal flavors and beautiful decor. The perfect choice for private dinners, meetings and events. Choose from two private floors or the penthous

www.revolutionnola.com 777 Bienville Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-553-2277 The first joint venture of award-winning chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto, offering modern, imaginative reinterpretations of classic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Restaurant R’evolution’s menu reflects a melding of the chefs’ distinct culinary styles.

RUBY SLIPPER CAFE, THE CONTEMPORARY LOUISIANA

CONTEMPORARY LOUISIANA

CAFE AMELIE

LE FORET

www.originalpierremasperos.com 440 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-524-8990 Historically significant, this contemporary infusion of Cajun Creole restaurant has delectable food and friendly staff. Chefs work their magic daily creating favorites like fettucine corn maque-choux and blackened redfish you are sure to love. Private par

REDEMPTION RESTAURANT

www.therubyslippercafe.net 2001 Burgundy Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-525-9355 Three locations to serve you. Visit us in the heart of Mid-City, Downtown and our newest location in the Marigny. Come enjoy our warm and friendly atmosphere with your friends and family.

CAFE SOULE & THE PARIS ROOM CONTINENTAL

610 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-212-5656 Small, quaint, privately-owned restaurant and bar located in the historic Whitney Wyndham Hotel. The beautiful architecture makes it a perfect venue for private parties, receptions or jazz brunches. Cooking demonstrations for adults and kids available.

www.kingfishneworleans.com 337 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-598-5005 Upscale casual restaurant that tips its hat to the Huey P. Long era. The menu embodies new Louisiana cuisine combined with an impressive cocktail program. You will be sure to have a unique Louisiana centric dining experience.

PIERRE MASPERO’S

www.cafesoule.com 720 St. Louis Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-304-4636 Serving French and New Orleans style cuisines, a quiet cafe set in a historic French Quarter mansion with a banquet ballroom on the 2nd floor. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with great wines and cocktail specials.

ANNUNCIATION RESTAURANT CREOLE

CONTEMPORARY LOUISIANA

BISTREAUX AT THE BANK

www.heritagegrillmetairie.com 111 Veterans Memorial Boulevard Metairie, LA, 70005 | 504-934-4900 Metairie’s go-to lunch spot for those mixing midday business with pleasure. Located at the base of Veterans Boulevard, inside the Heritage Plaza office complex, it is easily accessible from downtown New Orleans.

KINGFISH

CONTEMPORARY LOUISIANA

www.apollinerestaurant.com 4729 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-894-8881 Located in a renovated double shotgun in beautiful Uptown New Orleans, Apolline features contemporary New Orleans cuisine and fresh, locally grown ingredients.

CONTEMPORARY LOUISIANA

APOLLINE

HERITAGE GRILL

CONTEMPORARY LOUISIANA

www.7onfulton.com 700 Fulton Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-525-7555 7 on Fulton at the Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans Hotel prepares imaginative, but approachable food in surroundings that can compliment any number of moods. Chef Mare’s creations compliment one another deliciously.

CONTEMPORARY LOUISIANA

7 ON FULTON

www.annunciationrestaurant.com 1016 Annunciation Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-568-0245 A highly satisfying balance of elegant simplicity and local flavor. Intimate restaurant with a Creole heart and a Southern welcome. Features the finest, freshest, locally caught seafood and all manner of deliciousness cooked-to-order.

DINING

www.cafeadelaide.com 300 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-595-3305 The newest member of the family is shaking up the New Orleans scene, dishing up a playful take on Creole cuisine with a side order of Big Easy bacchanalia served by the gracious hands of the new generation of the infamous Brennan clan.

CREOLE

CHARTRES HOUSE

www.chartreshouse.com 601 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-586-1155 Two floors of casual local fun. Enjoy delicious Cajun-Creole cuisine, wrap around balcony dining, a gorgeous courtyard and spectacular views of the city. A true locals’ favorite. Customized private parties available.

CREOLE

COMMANDER’S PALACE RESTAURANT

www.commanderspalace.com 1403 Washington Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-899-8221 The quintessential New Orleans dining experience. Loved by locals and visitors alike, and recognized with James Beard awards for food and service and Wine Spectator’s Grand Award. Enjoy the Brennan family’s brand of southern hospitality.

www.galatoires.com 209 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-525-2021 The grand dame of New Orleans’ time-honored restaurants, Galatoire’s has remained committed to culinary excellence for more than a century. This French Creole bistro, located in Vieux Carré, is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

GUMBO SHOP

www.gumboshop.com 630 St. Peter Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-525-1486 Traditional and contemporary Creole cuisine served in the casual charm of a 1795 building with a lovely garden patio. Full bar, wines by the glass, and a beautiful newly-published cookbook.

JACQUES-IMO’S CAFE

www.jacquesimos.com 8324 Oak St. New Orleans, LA, 70118 | 504-861-0886 Five-star food in a real New Orleans atmosphere. This funky spot located in the Riverbend-Carrollton area has become a favorite for locals and tourists alike. Special creations include dishes like shrimp and alligator sausage cheesecake.

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GALATOIRE’S

www.mothersrestaurant.net 401 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-523-2917 Located in the CBD. Classic New Orleans home cooking. New Orleans ambiance. Gumbo, po-boys, debris, fried seafood, jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, fried chicken, red beans and rice. Breakfast all day. Private party room. A local favorite. (504) 523-9656.

MR. B’S BISTRO CREOLE

www.emerilsrestaurants.com 800 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-528-9393 Nestled in a renovated warehouse in the Warehouse District, Chef Emeril Lagasse’s flagship restaurant continues to break culinary boundaries with its unique blend of “new New Orleans” cuisine.

www.mrbsbistro.com 201 Royal Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-523-2078 A clubby, relaxed French Quarter bistro specializing in regional Creole cuisine and a festive jazz brunch on Sundays.

MURIEL’S JACKSON SQUARE CREOLE

CREOLE

CAFE ADELAIDE & THE SWIZZLE STICK BAR

EMERIL’S RESTAURANT

www.joeyksrestaurant.com 3001 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-891-0997 A true New Orleans neighborhood restaurant where locals and shop owners eat daily. Great Creole pot cooking, daily specials, fried seafood, po-boys, 18 oz schooners beer and maragaritas. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.

MOTHER’S RESTAURANT/ MOTHER’S NEXT DOOR

www.muriels.com 801 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-568-1885 Located at the heart of the French Quarter. Enjoy the nationally recognized contemporary Creole Dining. The second floor offers an elegant Séance Lounge and a balcony that overlooks historic Jackson Square.

NOLA CREOLE

www.broussards.com 819 Rue Conti New Orleans, LA, 70112 | 504-581-3866 Broussard’s is an excellent location for dinners/ receptions and wedding ceremonies. Providing diners with authentic French/Creole cuisine. Built in 1831, our elegant dining rooms all open to our lush, tropical courtyard. Private rooms and group menus avai

www.emerilsrestaurants.com 1300 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-525-4937 Delmonico has been a celebrated dining destination in the Garden District since 1895. Reopened by Emeril Lagasse in 1998, Delmonico serves a modern interpretation of New Orleans classic cuisine in a beautiful, historic setting.

JOEY K’S RESTAURANT

www.emerilsrestaurants.com 534 St. Louis St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-6652 Chef Emeril Lagasse’s funky French Quarter outpost. The bright yellow façade of this historic former warehouse compliments its industrial past, with rustic Louisiana and Southern cooking featuring local Louisiana products and a few unexpected ethnic twist

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BROUSSARD’S RESTAURANT

www.courtoftwosisters.com 613 Royal Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-7261 Only daily live jazz brunch buffet and Creole a la carte dinner served in the largest historical French Quarter courtyard. Brunch features more than 80 items and dinner includes Creole dishes such as Trout Amondine.

EMERIL’S DELMONICO RESTAURANT & BAR

CREOLE

www.brigtsens.com 723 Dante Street New Orleans, LA, 70123 | 504-861-7610 Modern Creole/Acadian cuisine served in a charming Victorian cottage by owners Frank and Marna Brigtsen. 1999 Fine Dining Hall of Fame -Nation’s Restaurant News.

CREOLE

BRIGTSEN’S RESTAURANT

COURT OF TWO SISTERS RESTAURANT

CREOLE

www.arnauds.com 813 Bienville St New Orleans, LA, 70112 | 504-523-5433 Classic Creole cuisine with the most charming French Quarter ambiance. Featuring the traditional nostalgic main dining room or the lively jazz bistro with a strolling Dixieland trio. Experience our unique Mardi Gras museum. Private dining rooms also avail

CREOLE

ARNAUD’S RESTAURANT

www.olivierscreole.com 204 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-525-7734 The Olivier family recreates authentic Creole dishes. Juicy Creole rabbit with oyster dressing, crawfish etouffee from recipes handed down for five generations. Olivier’s Restaurant is the finest example of traditional Creole cooking; the food that made N

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741 Royal Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-581-4478 Unique version of Louisiana Cajun and Creole dishes are a favorite of this French Quarter landmark. Cuisine is prepared with fresh local ingredients. The combination of relaxing, open air seating makes dining an unforgettable experience.

CREOLE

RALPH’S ON THE PARK

www.ralphsonthepark.com 900 City Park Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70119 | 504-488-1000 Recognized by Bon Appetit, New York Times and the Washington Post for fine cuisine, Ralph’s on the Park offers food fresh from local farms and waters, along with spectacular views of City Park’s moss-draped oaks.

CREOLE

SAINTS AND SINNERS

www.sandsnola.com 627 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-528-9307

www.pinkberry.com 300 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-899-4260 Pinkberry’s great tasting products are made fresh with the highest quality ingredients and signature tang. Pinkberry’s distinct yogurt flavors are expertly crafted to complement its high quality, daily fresh cut fruit and dry toppings.

SUCRE

www.shopsucre.com 3025 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-520-8311 Sucre (French for sugar) is an emporium of “artisan” sweets. Bringing French heritage from the days where decadence ruled to New Orleans a sophisticated and innovative restaurant to meet the progressive and mature palates of the “new” New Orleanian.

PRESS STREET STATION

www.pressstreetstation.com 5 Press Street New Orleans, LA, 70117 | An exciting new restaurant on the campus of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. Get a taste of what NOCCA’s all about.

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PINKBERRY

www.antoines.com 713 St. Louis Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-581-4422 Antoine’s has been operated by the same family, without interruption for 167 years. Antoine’s cuisine is original New Orleans with French and Creole backgrounds. One of the richest wine cellars in America is found here.

CAFE DEGAS FRENCH

www.upperline.com 1413 Upperline St. New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-891-9822 Local favorite. Wine Spectator Award. Art, flowers, warm hospitality and rave reviews. Southern Living/ Travel South says, “If you can eat at only one fine restaurant in New Orleans, make it the Upperline!”

www.cafedegas.com 3127 Esplanade Ave New Orleans, LA, 70119 | 504-945-5635 Cafe Degas is set on a covered deck with central air and heat when needed and is located in historic Faubourg St. John, blocks from the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park.

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CREOLE

PERE ANTOINE RESTAURANT

UPPERLINE RESTAURANT

www.raisingcanes.com 400 Convention Street, Suite #550 Baton Rouge, LA, 70802 | 225-383-7400 Louisiana based Raising Cane’s specializes in fresh, never frozen, chicken fingers served by a great crew in a fun atmosphere. Operates in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas, and has franchises in Georgia, Colorado, Nevada, Minnesota, Nebraska, Okl

ANTOINE’S RESTAURANT

www.crepecaterer.com 1039 Broadway Street New Orleans, LA, 70118 | 504-866-2362 Choose from more than 50 savory and sweet crepes made to order at our decadent creperie inspired by Parisian street vendors. Take the St. Charles streetcar to Broadway. Open seven days a week until midnight. Ask about our 1936 food truck.

DOMINIQUE’S ON MAGAZINE FRENCH

www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com 1204 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-525-0200 Fine Creole and International dining with live traditional jazz. Stars and legends perform nightly in a unique, casually elegant atmosphere of old New Orleans.

www.tujaguesrestaurant.com 823 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-525-8676 New Orleans’ traditional Creole restaurant since 1856. Private and banquet rooms available. Serving a six-course table d’hote menu. One block from Jackson Square.

RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS

www.dominiquesonmagazine.com 4213 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-891-9282 2013 New Orleans Restaurant of the Year. Awardwinning Chef/Restaurateur Dominique Macquet’s flagship restaurant in New Orleans. Located in the heart of Uptown. Two private dining rooms, a courtyard and secret garden. Eighty percent locally sourced ingred

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CREOLE

PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE INC.

www.tomasbistro.com 755 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-527-0942 Creole French food in the heart of the Warehouse District, only four blocks away from the Convention Center, with in walking distance to most downtown area hotels. Private dining available, weddings and receptions available.

TUJAGUE’S RESTAURANT

CREOLE

www.palettenola.com 700 Tchoupitoulas St New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-613-2350 Discover the perfect marriage of Creole, Cajun and French flavors, all expertly infused into the freshest Louisiana seafood, produce and meat available. The result? Hand-crafted regional American cuisine designed not only to sate your hunger, but to satis

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www.palacecafe.com 605 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-523-1661 Classic and contemporary Creole cuisine is served daily at this lively, grand cafe located at the entrance to the French Quarter. Lunch: Monday to Saturday. Dinner: Monday to Sunday. Live jazz brunch on Sunday. Discounted parking at the Marriott.

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PALACE CAFE

www.herbsaint.com 701 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-524-4114 A French-American bistro in the Warehouse District owned by James Beard Award winner Chef Donald Link. Casual fine dining in a comfortable atmosphere with a separate dining room for private parties up to 50.

DINING

www.milaneworleans.com 817 Common Street New Orleans, LA, 70112 | 504-412-2580 The culmination of both the marriage of chefs Slade Rushing and Allison Vines-Rushing and their respective home states cuisines - Mississippi and Louisiana offering a Southern fare with French technique.

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RESTAURANT AUGUST

www.restaurantaugust.com 301 Tchoupitoulas St New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-299-9777 The cuisine at August is contemporary French with a focus on local ingredients, inspired by Chef John Besh’s classical training here and in Europe, and by the depth of his own Southern Louisiana roots.

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RPM FROYO

www.rpmfroyo.com 819 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, 70112 | 504-522-3684 A self-serve yogurt, ice cream and smoothie bar that provides the ultimate experience combining fun, healthy and delicious products for the whole family. Twenty-four flavors and more than 100 toppings.

www.amicinola.com 3218 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-300-1250 Book your next event at Amici’s Ristorante & Bar. Our second floor private reception area is perfect for corporate meetings, private events and more. Cozy up to our bar, sample cocktails and our coal fired pizza.

ANDREA’S RESTAURANT

www.andreasrestaurant.com 3100 19th Street Metairie, LA, 70002 | 504-834-8583 Full-service restaurant with five private banquet rooms available. We offer breakfast, meeting luncheons, dinner parties, receptions and business facilities. Audio-video available. Open daily and holidays.

BUCA DI BEPPO - GRETNA/NEW ORLEANS

www.bucadibeppo.com 197 Westbank Expressway Gretna, LA, 70053 | 504-368-4395 Enjoy authentic Italian food, made from scratch and served family-style in a fun-filled celebration atmosphere at Buca di Beppo. Group rates, semiprivate dining rooms and off-site catering also available.

ITALIAN ITALIAN

INDIAN INTERNATIONAL

AMICI’S RISTORANTE & BAR

www.domenicarestaurant.com 123 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA, 70112 | 504-648-6020 Located in the storied Roosevelt New Orleans hotel, Domenica brings an elegant take on the unique cuisine of rural Italy prepared using only the best local ingredients.

FIORELLA’S ON DECATUR, INC. ITALIAN

www.theirishhouseneworleans.com 1432 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-595-6755 Traditional Irish gastropub with a mix of locally sourced standard pub grub and more sophisticated fare by Chef Matt Murphy. Come in for a pint, live music or family fun.

www.fiorellasnola.com 1136 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-553-2155 Famous for fried chicken and great Italian food. A Decatur Street favorite since Mama Fiorella opened her doors nearly a century ago. We still use her recipes. Delivery available.

LOUISIANA PIZZA KITCHEN/ FRENCH QUARTER ITALIAN

FRENCH

MILA

IRISH HOUSE, THE

www.cafegiovanni.com 117 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-529-2154 Chef Duke’s Cafe Giovanni specializes in New World Italian cuisine and will make your dining experience one to remember. We are located at 117 Decatur Street and offer discounted parking at the Canal Street Marriott.

DOMENICA RESTAURANT

www.lpkfrenchquarter.com 95 French Market Place New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-522-9500 Voted Best Specialty Pizza Restaurant nine years running by New Orleans Magazine. Wood-fired, gourmet pizza, award-winning salads, pasta, wraps and elegant appetizers. Wine Spectator award winner and eclectic beer selection. Overlooking the French Marke

MAXIMO’S ITALIAN GRILL ITALIAN

5908 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-891-8495 Classic French bistro fare in a quaint Uptown restaurant. Enjoy lunch or dinner in either the cozy dining room or lush tropical courtyard. Excellent wine list and a friendly, knowledgable staff complete the experience.

www.thethreemuses.com 536 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-252-4801 Offers delicious tapas-style small plates, cocktails and live music all under one roof.

CHEF DUKE’S CAFE GIOVANNI

www.maximosgrill.com 1117 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-586-8883 Established in 1984, Maximo’s carries on the tradition of classic Italian cuisine with a modern twist. The open kitchen and the brick interior, paired with our unique menu, deliver an unparalleled culinary vacation.

PASCAL’S MANALE RESTAURANT ITALIAN

FRENCH

MARTINIQUE BISTRO

4308 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-894-9797 Flawless, raves Gambit Weekly. Nirvana satisfies the newcomer and longtime Indian food lover alike. Suitable for a casual dinner or special night out. Vegetarian friendly. Reservations recommended for parties of more than five. Complete wedding planning

THREE MUSES

IRISH

www.lukeneworleans.com 333 St. Charles Ave New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-378-2840 An authentic brasserie combining German and French Old world cooking techniques. Luke is John Besh’s homage to old brasseries that once reigned in New Orleans.

ITALIAN

FRENCH

LUKE RESTAURANT

NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE

ITALIAN

www.lapetitegrocery.com 4238 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-891-3377 Echoing the atmosphere of New Orleans’ French restaurants of the past, the cuisine of La Petite Grocery is modern bistro-style fare composed largely of regional ingredients. Appetizers start between $6 and $8. Entrees start around $16.

ITALIAN

FRENCH

LA PETITE GROCERY

1838 Napoleon Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-895-4877 Since 1913, home of the original famous barbeque shrimp. Fresh seafood, Italian cuisine, and delicious steaks are also featured. Come enjoy our fine restaurant. A spacious parking lot is available for your convenience.

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www.chiba-nola.com 8312 Oak Street New Orleans, LA, 70118 | 504-826-9119 A world-class restaurant, bar and sushi bar. Located next to the world Famous Maple Leaf and JacquesImos. Offers traditional Japanese cuisine with a New Orleans twist. Full bar, with an expanded wine and sake list.

JAPANESE/SUSHI

MIYAKO JAPANESE SEAFOOD & STEAK HOUSE

www.japanesebistro.com 1403 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-410-9997 A unique, entertaining dining experience. Seasoned hibachi chefs provide interactive dining and our expert sushi artists provide the freshest ingredients in New Orleans. Fully stocked bar. Perfect for parties and special events.

JAPANESE/SUSHI

ROCK-N-SAKE OF NEW ORLEANS

www.rocknsake.com 823 Fulton Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-581-7253 Come for the best sushi atmosphere in town. Our high energy and high quality are sure to please. We also offer an extensive list of premium sakes. Private party room seats up to 55 comfortably.

www.felipestaqueria.com 301 N. Peters Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-288-TACO Felipe’s Taqueria is conveniently located on the edge of the French Quarter near Canal Street. We serve delicious Mexican fare and fresh squeezed Latin American cocktails. Private venue for rent on second floor.

LA CASITA

www.eatlacasita.com 634 Julia Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-218-8043 We are a new hidden gem on Julia Street serving up handcrafted margaritas, authentic street style tacos, as well as gourmet tacos with a New Orleans twist.

SLICE PIZZERIA

www.slicepizzeria.com 1513 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-525-7437 Best pizza in town, located on historic Garden District streetcar Line. Handmade dough, fresh ingredients, entertaining staff. New York style, thin crust Neapolitan. Also Italian favorites. Full bar. Coffee and desserts.

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FELIPE’S TAQUERIA

www.vine-dine.com 141 Delaronde Street New Orleans, LA, 70114 | 504-361-1402 Wine bar and gourmet pizza bistro in historic Algiers Point. Just a ferry ride from the French Quarter.

CENTRAL GROCERY CO. SANDWICH SHOP/DELI

www.bayona.com 430 Dauphine Street New Orleans, LA, 70112 | 504-525-4455 Located in a romantic Creole cottage in the historic French Quarter. Chef Susan Spicer prepares her nationally acclaimed International cuisine which has given Bayona the distinction as one of the top restaurants in the United States.

923 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-523-1620 Established in 1906, Central Grocery Store is home of the original muffuletta sandwich and the famous Sicilian olive salad made daily. Imitated by many, duplicated by none. Owned and operated by the Tusa family.

JOHNNY’S PO-BOYS SANDWICH SHOP/DELI

JAPANESE/SUSHI

CHIBA

BAYONA

www.vieuxcarrepizza.com 733 Saint Louis Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-529-1999 Serving pizza, pasta, chicken wings, and tenders to locals and visitors. Since 2006 in the French Quarter and since 1984 in the San Francisco Bay area.

VINE & DINE

www.johnnyspoboys.com 511 St. Louis St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-524-8129 The oldest family owned restaurant in the city of New Orleans. Serving everything from breakfast to their famous po-boys. Accolades include Good Housekeeping’s Top 100 Value in the U.S.

MELBA’S OLD SCHOOL PO-BOYS SANDWICH SHOP/DELI

www.tommysneworleans.com 746 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-581-1103 A deceptively simple but magnificently polished menu of Italian cooking and Creole French cuisine, served in a quaint and intimate dining room. Wine bar attached to restaurant with live music. Seven private dining rooms available.

www.attikineworleans.com 230 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-587-3756 Wonderful Mediterranean Cuisine in heart of Quarter (across from House of Blues!). Full-scale bar; late night grill, hookahs, exotic atmosphere. Free wireless Internet access (hotspot). Belly dancers (Saturday’s). Great venue: Parties/rehearsal dinners.

VIEUX CARRE PIZZA

www.eatatmelbas.com 1525 Elysian Fields New Orleans, LA, 70117 | 504-267-7765 Creole Chef “Mama Lois” oversees Melba’s to deliver that old school po-boy feeling. Mama Lois has been cooking for the Melba’s family for 30 years and is most famous for her award-winning “Ninth Ward” gumbo.

ACME OYSTER HOUSE SEAFOOD

ITALIAN

TOMMY’S CUISINE

7712 Maple Street New Orleans, LA, 70118 | 504-304-2662 We are a kosher Chalav Yisrael dairy cafe, specializing in amazing gourmet waffles. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, sweet or savory you will not be disappointed. Catering is also available.

ATTIKI BAR & GRILL

MEDITERRANEAN

www.rotolos.com 514 S. Rampart Street New Orleans, LA, 70113 | 504-528-2556 Great food in a casual setting. Fresh, hand-tossed dough made daily, homemade sauce, and fresh vegetables. Pizza, salads, pasta, wraps and more. Full bar. We also deliver.

MEXICAN

ITALIAN

ROTOLO’S PIZZA

WAFFLES ON MAPLE

MEXICAN

www.redgravycafe.com 125 Camp Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-561-8844 A farm to fork, rustic Italian bistro. Serving brunch and dinner, everything including the pasta is handmade by a little Italian girl from North Jersey.

PIZZA

ITALIAN

RED GRAVY, LLC

www.acmeoyster.com 724 Iberville St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-5973 Just off Bourbon Street, Acme is a timeless New Orleans establishment, popular with locals for generations. A vintage slice of New Orleans life in a casual, down-home atmosphere. Recommended: oyster, shrimp, fish plates.

DINING

www.thecrazylobster.com 500 Port of New Orleans Place, Suite 83 New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-569-3380 Home of the Steamed Seafood Bucket, live entertainment nightly, riverside dining, char-grilled oysters, Cajun food located on Spanish Plaza across from Harrah’s casino. Full-service bar.

SEAFOOD

DEANIE’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

www.deanies.com 841 Iberville Street New Orleans, LA, 70112 | 504-581-1316 A local favorite. We have many specialty items on our menu which include, barbeque shrimp, crabmeat au gratin and our giant seafood platter. We are open for lunch and dinner daily and have a large banquet facility for groups.

SEAFOOD

DESIRE BISTRO & OYSTER BAR

www.sonesta.com/RoyalNewOrleans/index.cfm 300 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-553-2281 Located at the most photographed corner in the French Quarter at Bourbon and Bienville streets, this historic bistro features Louisiana recipes in a casual street side eatery. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

www.landrysseafood.com 400 N. Peters St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-558-0038 Find broiled flounder, fried catfish, Gulf red snapper, shrimp and crawfish. Friendly, casual. Reservations accepted for large parties. Children’s menu.

LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE

www.landrysseafood.com 8000 Lakeshore Dr. New Orleans, LA, 70124 | 504-283-1010 Exceptional Seafood. Inviting Atmosphere. Superb Service. It’s a winning combination for Landry’s Seafood House which offers guests a true taste of Gulf Coast tradition. Located right on Lake Ponchartrain with one of the best views in New Orleans, we offe

NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGER & SEAFOOD CO.

www.nohsc.com 541 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-309-7902 Along with our famous thin-fried catfish and gourmet hamburgers, our menu features fried shrimp, oysters, overstuffed poboys along with New Orleans comfort food that is fast and fresh for the whole family.

SEAFOOD SEAFOOD

LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE

www.pecherestaurant.com 800 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-1744 Peche Seafood Grill in New Orleans Warehouse District serves simply prepared coastal seafood with a unique, modern approach to old world cooking methods. Featuring rustic dishes and a raw bar showcasing gulf seafood.

PIER 424 SEAFOOD

www.gwfins.com 808 Bienville Street New Orleans, LA, 70112 | 504-581-FINS New Orleans premier, upscale seafood destination. Serves only the freshest local, national, and international seafood at its seasonal peak with a menu that changes daily created by Chef Tenney Flynn, New Orleans Magazine’s 2004 and 2011 Chef of the Year.

www.pier424seafoodmarket.com 424 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-309-1574 Located on the heart of Bourbon Street. We offer a variety of steamed and boiled seafood, balcony dining and the largest oyster bar in the French Quarter. Our relaxed atmosphere is the perfect place for dining and events.

RALPH & KACOO’S SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

CRAZY LOBSTER, THE

GW FINS

www.nohsc.com 4141 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-247-9753 Along with our world famous thin-fried catfish and gourmet hamburgers, our menu features fried shrimp, oysters, overstuffed poboys along with New Orleans comfort food and cafe au lait and beignets that is fast and fresh.

PECHE SEAFOOD GRILL

www.ralphandkacoos.com 519 Toulouse St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-5226 A New Orleans French Quarter tradition since 1969. Enjoy the freshest Louisiana seafood and certified Angus beef steaks. Five private dining rooms and flexible menus accommodate most any group event. Experience great Southern hospitality.

RED FISH GRILL SEAFOOD

www.bubbagump.com 429 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-5800 Shrimp is the specialty at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., but in their fun casual setting there is definitely something for everyone. From award-winning ribs to outstanding seafood, everyone is sure to go home happy.

www.grandislerestaurant.com 575 Convention Center Blvd New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-520-8530 Fresh seafood and cold beer. Classic, casual eatery featuring fresh seafood raw oyster bar, gumbo, awardwinning onion rings and four-time winner of New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival.

NEW ORLEANS HAMBURGER & SEAFOOD CO.

www.redfishgrill.com 115 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-598-1200 Fishing for New Orleans’ deFINitive seafood dining? Fish no further than Ralph Brennan’s Red Fish Grill. Menu favorites include: hickory grilled redfish, bbq oysters, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo, double chocolate bread pudding.

ROYAL HOUSE SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.

www.dragosrestaurant.com 3232 N. Arnoult Road Metairie, LA, 70002 | 504-888-9254 Drago’s sets the standard for seafood dining. Its peerless charbroiled oysters are the centerpiece of a menu that offers innovative food and classic platters with equal skill - all with a distinctly New Orleans flavor.

GRAND ISLE RESTAURANT

SEAFOOD

www.bourbonhouse.com 144 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-0111 Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House is all about local seafood. If it’s not in season, you won’t find it on the menu. Enjoy authentic New Orleans dishes. Premier oyster bar with an impressive bourbon collection and private dining rooms.

SEAFOOD

BOURBON HOUSE

DRAGO’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

SEAFOOD

www.borgnerestaurant.com 601 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70113 | 504-613-3860 Chef John Besh and executive chef Brian Landry created this modern seafood restaurant as a celebration of coastal Louisiana with a touch of Isleno influence.

SEAFOOD

BORGNE

www.royalhouserestaurant.com 441 Royal Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-586-1155 Enjoy delicious hot and cold seafood and robust oyster bar in this historic, 114-year-old, romantic yet casual atmosphere located on world famous Royal Street. Wraparound balcony dining overlooking Royal and St. Louis. Private Parties available.

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SUPERIOR BAR & GRILL

www.superiorgrill.com 3636 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-899-4200 Travel by streetcar up St. Charles Avenue for authentic Tex-Mex cuisine .The large patio is a favorite among regulars - a perfect place to sip top-shelf margaritas or ice-cold beer. Come early, stay late and enjoy the fiesta.

SPANISH

GALVEZ RESTAURANT

www.galvezrestaurant.com 914 N. Peters Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-595-3400 Best view of the New Orleans Riverfront. Private dining available for any group size or romantic dining for two. Tapas, wine and specialty cocktails.

www.chophousenola.com 322 Magazine St. New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-7902 Highest rated steakhouse in New Orleans awarded by Opentable diners’. Live entertainment nightly. Chophouse New Orleans has crafted a niche by serving USDA Prime steaks, in a bustling, sophisticated atmosphere.

CRESCENT CITY STEAKS

www.crescentcitysteaks.com 1001 North Broad Street New Orleans, LA, 70119 | 504-821-3271

DICKIE BRENNAN’S STEAKHOUSE

www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com 716 Iberville Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-522-2467 USDA Prime steaks with a New Orleans touch. Seafood, game, poultry and bar. Between Bourbon and Royal Streets in the French Quarter. Discounted parking available next door. Lunch on Fridays and dinner served nightly.

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STEAK STEAK

www.mortons.com/neworleans One Canal Place, 365 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-566-0221 Just steps from the French Quarter. The best product. Genuine hospitality. With its USDA prime-aged beef, succulent seafood and infinite wine selection, Morton’s New Orleans is the place to see and be seen. Three private dining rooms.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE STEAK

STEAK

CHOPHOUSE NEW ORLEANS

www.dorismetropolitan.com 620 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-267-3500 An elegant and contemporary designed dining room that combines high quality in-house, dry-aged prime beef along with other exotic dishes. An extensive wine list and liquors selection and unique ambiance will make your visit a magnificent, gastronomic expe

MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE

www.ruthschris.com 525 Fulton Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-587-7099 This is the home of serious steaks. U.S. prime at its best. Cornfed. Richly marbled and served sizzling. Live Maine lobster and other fabulous dishes too.

GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY RESTAURANT VARIETY

www.pralineconnection.com 542 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-943-3934 Just as exciting as our candy. Offers a variety of soul food, recipes, spices and seasoning, including New Orleans gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice and barbecued shrimp. Enjoy excellent meals at affordable prices.

www.charliessteakhousenola.com 4510 Dryades Street New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-895-9323 Located in Uptown New Orleans. Charlie’s is the oldest steak house in New Orleans serving sizzling steaks since 1932. Charlie’ serves steak, famous 32 oz. T-Bone and sides, onion rings, blue cheese and potatoes.

DORIS METROPOLITAN NEW ORLEANS

www.gordonbiersch.com 200 Poydras St New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-552-2739 Located near New Orleans’ historic warehouse district and Harrah’s Casino. Enjoy freshly prepared American cuisine, influenced by bold international flavors, and authentic German beers, brewed fresh, on premise. Complimentary brewery tours and beer tastin

JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE VARIETY

SOUL FOOD

PRALINE CONNECTION, THE

www.harrahsneworleans.com 4 Canal Street New Orleans, LA, 70130 | 504-533-6111 Hungry? Let award-winning chef John Besh, also of Restaurant August, wine and dine you at The Besh Steakhouse at Harrah’s. Complete with a Las Vegas style bar, see what has critics around the world talking.

CHARLIE’S STEAK HOUSE STEAK

www.cafereconcile.org 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd New Orleans, LA, 70113 | 504-568-1157 Nonprofit restaurant and training program for at-risk young adults (ages 16-22) seeking employment in New Orleans’ hospitality industry. Featuring great soul food and reasonable prices, we provide our guests with a satisfying meal and a healthy serving of

STEAK

SOUL FOOD

CAFE RECONCILE

BESH STEAKHOUSE

STEAK

www.superiorseafoodnola.com 4338 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA, 70115 | 504-293-3474 Located Uptown, directly on the St. Charles streetcar line. With menus boasting the freshest ingredients of our inspired take on Louisiana classics, Superior Seafood is a desirable location for tourists and locals alike.

STEAK

SEAFOOD

SUPERIOR SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR

www.margaritaville.com 1104 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA, 70116 | 504-592-2565 If you’re in need of a quick trip to the tropics, come on down to Margaritaville New Orleans’ “Island in the City.” No passport required. Just fresh gulf coast cooking served in a tropical atmosphere.

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ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

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ART CENTERS

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER

www.cacno.org 504-528-3805 The CAC is the home of modern multidisciplinary arts programming in the South. From bold experiments in visual arts, photography and sculpture to cutting-edge theatre, music and dance, the CAC celebrates the art of now.

ARTISTS/ART GALLERIES

BRASS CAMERA, THE

www.thebrasscamera.com 504-581-5551 The Brass Camera features the work of award-winning photographer L.J. Goldstein who has been making pictures of New Orleans’ street celebrations, secondline parades, jazz funerals and Mardi Gras Indians for more than twenty years.

ARTISTS/ART GALLERIES

www.frenchylive.com 504-861-7595 The destination for viewing a vast majority of New Orleans artist Frenchy’s original paintings and prints. Frenchy has two locations: Uptown and in the French Quarter. Frenchy also paints at live events.

www.martinlawrence.com 504-299-9055 Originals and prints by Chagall, Picasso, Francis, Haring, Warhol and Miro. Publishers of Erte, Hallam, Kondakova, Bertho, Robert Deyber and others. Located in the heart of the French Quarter. Mon-Sun 10am-6pm or by appointment.

MICHALOPOULOS GALLERY ARTISTS/ART GALLERIES

www.ashecac.org 504-569-9070 Multi-use (facility/theater/gallery/special events) venue operated by Efforts of Grace, Inc., a non-profit corporation with a mission to promote/produce/ create/support programs that emphasize positive contributions that people of African descent have made

www.michalopoulos.com 504-558-0505 The off-kilter architectural paintings of James Michalopoulos are instantly recognizable. You will find them here along with the artist’s figurative paintings, still lives and landscapes. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-6pm.

OCTAVIA ART GALLERY ARTISTS/ART GALLERIES

ART CENTERS

www.auduboninstitute.org 504-581-4629 Top five U.S. aquarium featuring sharks, jellyfish, rays, rare white gator, penguins, otters and a changing exhibits gallery. Parakeet Pointe: Treats for tweets. Steps away from the French Quarter and area hotels.

ARTISTS/ART GALLERIES

FRENCHY GALLERY

AQUARIUMS

AUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS A FACILITY OF AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE

www.octaviaartgallery.com 504-309-4249 Showcases the work of international and local emerging and established contemporary artists along with modern masters.

ARTISTS/ART GALLERIES

www.rhinocrafts.com 504-523-7945 New Orleans pre-eminent local artists’ co-op gallery in downtown. Celebrating our 27th year. Handmade arts and crafts of New Orleans. Jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass and leather art.

CASINOS

HARRAH’S NEW ORLEANS CASINO

www.harrahsneworleans.com 504-533-6000 Get into the action at Harrah’s. Our world-class casino and hotel features more than 3,000 slots, 100 table games and abundant restaurants just steps from the French Quarter and Convention Center.

JAPANESE GARDEN FOUNDATION OF NEW ORLEANS GARDENS

www.frenchmenartmarket.com 504-941-1149 New Orleans’ only weekly nighttime art market featuring original art, jewelry and crafts by local and regional artists.

www.jgfneworleans.org 504-483-9488 The Japanese Garden (Yakumo Niho Teien) is a small, but beautiful garden located within the Botanical Garden at City Park. It is named after Koizumi Yakumo, the Japanese name of New Orleans author Lafcadio Hearn.

NEW ORLEANS BOTANICAL GARDEN GARDENS

FRENCHMEN ART MARKET

RHINO CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS CO. GALLERY

www.garden.neworleanscitypark.com 504-483-9488 One of the few remaining examples of public garden design from the WPA/Art Deco period. Twelve acre garden featuring more than 2,000 plant varieties, tropical conservatory, themed gardens such as butterfly, rose, Japanese and train garden.

PRESS STREET GARDENS GARDENS

www.bookoobounce.com 504-835-6424 New Orleans’ only indoor inflatable playground and party place. Perfect for private birthdays, special events and entertainment for children. Features 8,000-plus square feet of fun with nine huge inflatable bouncers, slides, obstacle courses with two spacewalks.

www.dutchalleyartistsco-op.com 504-412-9220 More than 20 local artists/owners create original works from salvaged materials, glass, woodturnings, pottery, fabric art, jewelry, photography and paintings that reflect the uniqueness of New Orleans and the Gulf.

www.pressstreetgardens.com An urban farm and outdoor venue located on New Orleans historic Press Street.

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www.insta-gatorranch.com 985-892-3669 See a virtual tour movie at Insta-GatorRanch.com Alligators by the thousands. Open year-round. Hold ‘em, feed ‘em, hatch’em. Grab alligators in our catch pad. See an action film of harvesting eggs from momma gator. An educational adventure.

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ALLIGATOR FARMS

INSTA-GATOR ALLIGATOR RANCH & HATCHERY

www.auduboninstitute.org 504-212-5290 The golf course, impeccably landscaped amidst 100-year-old oaks, is a challenging par-62 layout. It is ranked in the country’s top 50 municipal golf courses and has earned a 4 1/2-star rating from Golf Digest.

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www.lakewoodgolf.com 504-373-5926 You will find the closest championship golf course only six miles from downtown. This was a favorite site of past winners Nicklaus, Watson, Player and Trevino. A refreshing $9 million renovation to these hallowed grounds, makes for a must play for the avi

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NEW ORLEANS GOLF EVENT MANAGEMENT

www.neworleansgolf.net 504-432-8766 Coordinate and manage charity and/or corporate golf outings in the Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas. Services are tailored to fit your tournament needs. Tournament manager for English Turn Golf & Country Club and other courses in the Greater New

GOLF

OAK HARBOR GOLF CLUB

www.oakharborgolf.com 985-646-0110 Number one semiprivate course in the New Orleans area. Eighteen holes of championship golf featuring driving range, putting green, new clubhouse, and professionally stocked golf shop. Welcome group and corporate outings.

LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC

GOLF GOLF

www.neworleanskarma.com 985-665-6412 More than just great music. We are the must have band at every venue. We will captivate your audience with youthful charm, edginess and classic talent. Can entertain a small party, corporate event to a grand outdoor festival.

MAISON, THE LIVE MUSIC

www.zurichgolfclassic.com 504-342-3000 Celebrate the 76th year of this PGA Tour pro golf tournament at TPC Louisiana. For ticket information call or refer to our website.

www.maisonfrenchmen.com 504-371-5543 Maison is a three level restaurant, bar and music venue located on world-famous Frenchmen St., featuring the best live music in New Orleans seven days a week.

FAIR GROUNDS RACE COURSE AND SLOTS, A CHURCHILL DOWNS CO.

MAPLE LEAF BAR

ENTERGY IMAX THEATRE

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCESTRA, THE

www.fairgroundsracecourse.com 504-944-5515 North America’s third-oldest thoroughbred racing facility offers, live racing, slots and eleven OTB/ video poker facilities. Private events, weddings and corporate functions available for 50 to 5,000 in our grandstand/clubhouse facility.

www.auduboninstitute.org 504-581-4629 Features 354 front-row seats, a 12,000-watt digital IMAX sound system and a 5 1/2-story screen. IMAX will immerse you in a big screen 2-D or 3-D adventure. Steps away from the French Quarter. Next door to the aquarium.

DMARSALIS PRODUCTIONS, INC.

www.dmarsalis.com 504-897-3033 Founded by Grammy Award winning producer/NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis, DMP provides the finest event planning with a uniquely New Orleans flavor. From weddings to conventions, with music ranging from Mardi Gras to Jazz Orchestra.

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LIVE MUSIC

GOLF

LAKEWOOD GOLF CLUB

ZURICH CLASSIC

www.fordmusicproductions.com 985-651-3347 Ford Music Productions provides professional bands of all sizes which excel in swing, New Orleans traditional jazz, smooth jazz, rock ‘n roll, R&B and brass bands. Professional sound for every occasion.

KARMA ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

LIVE MUSIC

www.englishturn.com 504-392-2200 Former host of the Annual PGA Tour Stop in New Orleans, features a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course. At English Turn, your business meeting, corporate retreat or special event becomes a truly extraordinary affair.

www.tpc.com/louisiana 504-436-8721 The PGA tour brings world-class public golf to New Orleans. Come play where the pros play. Only 25 minutes from downtown, this Pete Dye-designed masterpiece will be ideal for your corporate or group outings. Public course is 18 holes.

FORD MUSIC PRODUCTIONS

www.mapleleafbar.com 504-866-9359 Legendary music club in Uptown New Orleans, showcasing the finest music for more than 40 years.

www.thenojo.com 504-301-9006 A performing-arts organization whose goal is to strengthen the business of jazz through performances, tours, recordings, education and media platforms.

PRESERVATION HALL LIVE MUSIC

GOLF

ENGLISH TURN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

www.stonebridgegolfofno.com 504-394-1300 Located just minutes from downtown New Orleans, our 27-hole layout showcases canals and bayous, reptiles and waterfowl that characterize this unique New Orleans golf experience. Golf outings provided for up to 432 players.

TPC OF LOUISIANA

GOLF

www.chateaugcc.com 504-467-1351 Chateau features an exciting and challenging par 72 championship golf course with Champion Bermuda grass greens. In addition, its magnificent clubhouse has dining facilities, member functions, private parties, banquets, and wedding receptions.

HORSE RACING

GOLF

CHATEAU GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

STONEBRIDGE GOLF CLUB OF NEW ORLEANS

IMAX THEATRES

www.bayoubarriere.com 504-394-9500 A 27-hole public golf course located just 15 minutes from downtown New Orleans. Our newly built clubhouse, includes a pro shop and the Bayou Grill. Special packages for hotel guests available.

LIVE MUSIC

GOLF

BAYOU BARRIERE GOLF CLUB

www.preservationhall.com 504-522-2841 Open nightly with concerts at 8:15, 9:15 and 10:15, with the best in traditional New Orleans jazz for all ages. Limited online reservations are available at preservationhall.com and at the box office daily between 12-5pm. Also available for private concer

ATTRACTIONS

www.crt.state.la.us/museum 504-568-6970 Showcasing the unique history and traditions of New Orleans, the Louisiana State Museum includes landmark properties the Cabildo, Presbytere, Old U.S. Mint, Madame John’s Legacy and 1850 house. Venues also available for special events.

GUARDIANS INSTITUTE

MUSEE CONTI WAX MUSEUM NEW ORLEANS

MUSEUMS

HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION, THE

www.hnoc.org 504-523-4662 A museum and research center in the French Quarter. Guided tours include the Louisiana History Galleries, the Williams Residence and architectural tours. Tours given Tues. through Sun. Check website for times. Tours: $5. Free exhibitions also available.

MUSEUMS

www.guardiansinstitute.org 504-948-4374 A 501C3 museum and performance space, specializing in New Orleans’ traditional cultural arts. Also provides educational programs and lecture series. Located in New Orleans’ 9th Ward.

www.saveourlake.org 504-836-2205 Louisiana’s only working lighthouse on Lake Pontchartrain housing a museum. Climb to the first balcony, hear the history, successes and strategies for the lake and coast. Guided tours, gift shop and wedding venue.

www.neworleanswaxmuseum.com 504-525-2605 Meet a legend face-to-face. Includes 300 years of history, legend and scandal. The wax tells the story of New Orleans from her founding to the present day. Great for private parties and group tours.

NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM, THE MUSEUMS

MUSEUMS

www.themckennamuseum.com 504-586-7432 Featuring the private collection of Dr. Dwight McKenna, the George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art is an institution that collects, exhibits, and preserves the visual aesthetic of people of the African Diaspora.

MUSEUMS

LPBF NEW CANAL LIGHTHOUSE

MUSEUMS

GEORGE AND LEAH MCKENNA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART

www.nationalww2museum.org 504-528-1944 The War that Changed the World comes to life for all generations through powerful, personal stories from the battlefront and the home front, rare artifacts, an interactive submarine experience and the 4-D film “Beyond All Boundaries” featuring Tom Hanks.

MUSEUMS MUSEUMS

MUSEUMS

LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM

www.noaam.org 504-566-1136 Explore New Orleans’ African American culture in Treme, America’s oldest black neighborhood. Learn about Congo Square, jazz music, second line parades, Mardi Gras Indians and Creoles. Group tours of Treme and the museum are available.

NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART

www.noma.org 504-658-4100 The Gulf South’s leading art museum is home to nearly 40,000 objects that appeal to casual visitors and art buffs alike. The adjacent Besthoff Sculpture Garden showcases work by several of the 20th century’s master sculptors.

OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART/ UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS MUSEUMS

www.confederatemuseum.com 504-523-4522 Oldest museum in Louisiana, second largest Confederate collection in the nation. Civil War memorabilia on exhibit includes flags, uniforms, weapons, medical instruments and personal effects of President Jefferson Davis, Generals Beauregard, Lee, Bragg and

www.lcm.org 504-523-1357 Explore 30,000 square feet of hands-on fun. Pilot a tugboat at the Little Port of New Orleans, shop in the Little Winn Dixie or stand inside of a giant bubble. Everyone has the opportunity to explore, experience, and learn.

www.ogdenmuseum.org 504-539-9600 Dedicated to telling the story of art in the American South through visual art from the Colonial period to the present. Hours: Wed.-Mon. 10am-5pm; Thurs. 6pm-8pm for Ogden After Hours (live music).

SOUTHERN FOOD & BEVERAGE MUSEUM MUSEUMS

MUSEUMS

CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL HALL MUSEUM

LOUISIANA CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

NEW ORLEANS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

www.southernfood.org 504-569-0405 A celebration of the foodways and culture of the American South. History, tastings, demonstrations and preservation of tradition while embracing the future. A view of the world through the lens of food.

VOODOO SPIRITUAL TEMPLE MUSEUMS

www.bevolo.com 504-522-9485 Began in the French Quarter in 1945 when Andrew Bevolo, Sr. revolutionized the production of gas lamps. Come visit our newest location that includes a gas light museum and watch as craftsmen make copper lanterns.

www.icmnola.com 504-481-8593 The compelling saga of the Irish who ventured to New Orleans is told as never before. Interactive kiosks and an award-winning documentary bring the history of the Irish in the Crescent City to life in this unique attraction.

www.voodoospiritualtemple.org 504-522-9627 Established in 1990 by Priestess Miriam. Only Voodoo spiritual temple in the South. Featured on TV and in movies nationally and internationally. The teachings touch the souls of all.

CIVIC THEATRE PERFORMANCE THEATRES

MUSEUMS

BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS

IRISH CULTURAL MUSEUM

MUSEUMS

www.AudubonInstitute.org 504-581-4629 One of New Orleans’ newest attractions. Dedicated to the largest group of animals on the planet: insects. Experience insect encounters, fun bug animation and surprises at our immersion theater, a serene Japanese butterfly garden and much more.

MUSEUMS

AUDUBON BUTTERFLY GARDEN & INSECTARIUM

www.civicnola.com/inside 504-272-0865 New Orleans’ oldest theatre, designed by Sam Stone in 1906, is revitalized with an eye to the future to become the city’s newest multipurpose venue, morphing itself to reflect the requirements and mood of the occasion.

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www.bkhouse.org 504-523-7257 This stately, 1826 mansion in the French Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard Family and from noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes. Guided tours on the hour Mon. - Sat. 10am - 3pm. Admission also available for private functions.

PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES

DESTREHAN PLANTATION

www.DestrehanPlantation.org 985-764-9315 Closest plantation from New Orleans. Costumed tour guides. Exhibits include an original document signed by Thomas Jefferson, folk art depicting the 1811 slave revolt and family artifacts and documents. Period craft demonstrations daily.

PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES

HERMANN-GRIMA/GALLIER HISTORIC HOUSES www.hgghh.org 504-525-5661 Built in 1831, Hermann Grima House (820 St. Louis) and Gallier House (1132 Royal), built in 1857, offer tours interpreting the life, style and history of New Orleanians in the 19th century. Group tours also available.

www.longuevue.com 504-488-5488 A magnificent eight-acre historic estate including a classic Revival home, 14 gardens, an interactive Discovery Garden for children and a gift shop featuring unique children’s, home and garden accessories.

PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES

LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS

www.sanfranciscoplantation.org 985-535-2341 Circa 1856, San Francisco Plantation is a national landmark and the only authentically restored plantation in Louisiana. Open 360 days a year with period-dressed historic interpreters for daily tours, groups, events and educational programs.

ST. JOSEPH PLANTATION PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES

www.lemuseedefpc.com 504-914-5401 A historic house museum dedicated to the legacy and contributions of New Orleans free people of color. This repository of documents, paintings and decorative arts strives to present, interpret and preserve the history and culture of this group of people.

www.stjosephplantation.com 225-265-4078 Authentic tour of a working sugar cane plantation, family-owned since 1877. Birthplace of acclaimed architect H. H. Richardson. Explore original slave cabins. Exhibits of early life on the St. Joe. Annual “Mourning Tour” runs October 1- November 3 depicti

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PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES

BEAUREGARD-KEYES HOUSE

LE MUSEE DE FPC

www.oakalleyplantation.com 225-265-2151 Come enjoy her beauty and dream of her rich past. “The Grande Dame of the Great River Road” offers tours of the historic grounds and big house. Slave quarter exhibit, Civil War exhibit and kiosk, restaurant, gift shop, cafe & ice cream parlor.

SAN FRANCISCO PLANTATION

www.airboatadventures.com 504-689-2005 Penetrate secluded areas of South Louisiana’s swamplands with high-speed airboats geared for groups of all sizes. It’s never been easier to glide over land and water to discover this exotic world of haunting beauty.

MCILHENNY COMPANY TABASCO BRAND PRODUCTS

AIRBOAT TOURS BY ARTHUR L. MATHERNE, INC.

NOTTOWAY PLANTATION

FLIGHT ACADEMY OF NEW ORLEANS

www.TABASCO.COM 800-634-9599 Avery Island/Tabasco Factory/Jungle Gardens Tours. Island and factory tour takes 15-30 minutes ($1 Toll charge). Jungle Gardens tour: adults $8, children (6-12) $5. Located 2.5 hours west of New Orleans. Call for more information contact.

www.nottoway.com 225-545-2730 Experience antebellum grandeur in a riveting tour of the South’s largest plantation home. Featuring newly-renovated guest rooms, fine cuisine and wines in the new Mansion Restaurant and beautiful gardens. Perfect for weddings and special events.

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www.southernrep.com 504-522-6545 As New Orleans’ only year round professional theatre Southern Rep offers world premiere new plays and the best of Broadway and off-Broadway that reflect the diversity of the city we call home. .

www.lauraplantation.com 225-265-7690 Named “Top travel attraction in Louisiana” by Louisiana Travel Promotion Association. Daily tours based on Laura’s memoirs of detailed life on the 1805 Creole plantation. Fifty minutes from New Orleans.

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AIRPLANE/SEAPLANE/HELICOPTER

PERFORMANCE THEATRES

SOUTHERN REP THEATRE

www.houmashouse.com 225-473-9380 A unique antebellum experience. The Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River Road features antiques and Louisiana artwork, two award winning restaurants, gardens, ponds and oaks. Daily tours, 9am-5pm. Available for events.

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PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES

www.saengernola.com 504-525-1052 Described in 1927 as “an acre of seats in a garden of Florentine splendor” the Saenger Theatre celebrated its grand reopening in the Fall 2013, following a $52 million dollar redevelopment featuring an authentic restoration of the original design.

PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES

PERFORMANCE THEATRES

SAENGER THEATRE

HOUMAS HOUSE PLANTATION & GARDENS

PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES

www.jpas.org 504-885-2000 An award-winning non-profit arts organization dedicated to supporting, producing and promoting the performing arts in the Gulf South since 1978. JPAS manages theatre venues located in Jefferson and Orleans showcasing musicals, operas, comedies, dramas and

PLANTATIONS & HISTORIC HOMES

PERFORMANCE THEATRES

JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY

www.airboattours.com 985-758-5531 Come take a lazy, leisurely ride or an adventurous ride in the swamps in fanboats. See the wildlife upclose and personal with local guides. Airboats seat six or fifteen. Charter fishing available. USCG-approved captains.

www.877flynola.com/aerial.php 504-241-9131 From the bayou to the dome, from the river to the lake, you can capture it all in one flight. Come see our cultural gems from a different altitude.

ATTRACTIONS

www.confederacyofcruisers.com 504-400-5468 Ride with New Orleans’ original bike tour company. There is nothing we enjoy more than sharing the city we love. Creole neighborhood, culinary, cocktail and Ninth Ward tours written by the guides that live it.

BICYCLES

CRESCENT CITY BIKE TOURS

www.crescentcitybiketours.com 504-322-3455 Why walk when you can ride? Hop on your very own classic cruiser for a guided historical tour; the leisurely ride includes stops in the French Quarter, City Park, Congo Square, cemeteries, Mississippi River and more. Bike rentals too.

BICYCLES

FRENCH QUARTER BIKE TOURS

www.frenchquarterbiketours.com 504-210-8339 See New Orleans with French Quarter Bike Tours. Guides are fully licensed, tour groups are small, and helmets and water are provided. Tour includes breaks to stop and take a closer look at historic sites.

www.cano-la.org 504-218-4807 Art Home New Orleans, produced by the non-profit Creative Alliance of New Orleans, provides authentic arts experiences for visiting groups. Tour the interiors of New Orleans’ cultural collectors. Visit artist studios, galleries, or private exhibits.

NEW ORLEANS CHURCH TOURS

www.nolachurchtours.com 504-382-8767 Tour historic Catholic churches, sacred shrines. View sacred relics, experience stunning art and architecture dating to the 1800s. Time for observation, exploration and/or silent worship. Tours can be customized to your interest (prayer, architecture, his

NEW ORLEANS MUSIC TOURS, LLC

www.neworleansmusictours.com 504-300-9820 Creative, original, fun. Walking tours, storytelling, and playing songs from more than 100 years of recordings. Walkin’ and/or ridin’ tours for schools, conferences, VIP’s. Adult tours of jazz, cocktails and local nightlife. We push the boundaries of musi

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CARRIAGE CITY

CREATIVE ALLIANCE OF NEW ORLEANS

www.tremeindiantours.com 504-975-2434 Experience the unique culture and history of Mardi Gras Indians, Creole cooking and New Orleans music. Learn about Treme, one of the oldest and culturally richest neighborhoods in New Orleans along with special guest, Big Chief Jerry Butler.

BLOODY MARY’S TOURS & SOIREE GHOST/PARANORMAL

www.neworleansnativetours.com 855-968-8687

www.bloodymarystours.com 504-523-7684 New Orleans after dark; explore historic and offthe-beaten-path haunted sites, graveyards and more. Join behind the scenes small van tours, group walking tours or custom-designed voodoo paranormal adventures.

NEW ORLEANS GHOST TOUR GHOST/PARANORMAL

BICYCLES

CONFEDERACY OF CRUISERS BIKE TOURS

NEW ORLEANS NATIVE TOURS LLC

504-581-1367 Richly furnished, a beautiful courtyard and hostesses in Antebellum gowns. The highlight of your NOLA experience. Private tours can be arranged.

TREME & MARDI GRAS INDIAN CULTURAL TOURS

www.neworleansghosttour.com 504-861-2727 Daily and nightly theatrical, historical and entertaining walking tours of the French Quarter and Garden District. Ghost, Vampire, Voodoo, Cemetery and more. As seen on A&E, History Channel, Bravo, MTV, and recommended by The Travel Channel as “A Must Do!

MARDI GRAS WORLD, LLC MARDI GRAS

www.buzznola.com 504-533-9688 See more of New Orleans through Bike Rentals, Bike Tours, and Electric Trike Tours with Buzz Nola. Conveniently located near you in the hotel district, only one block from the Quarter! Trip Advisor recommended!

www.dixietoursneworleans.com 504-522-9422 Our website provides a complete description of our comprehensive City Tour of New Orleans. We are locally owned and our tour guides are experienced, licensed professionals. Our City Tour includes Katrina, Garden District, and cemetery.

NEW ORLEANS SPRING FIESTA

www.mardigrasworld.com 504-361-7821 Come see where Mardi Gras is made. See Mardi Gras magic created right before your eyes in this maze of amazing carnival creations. Guided tours, video, royalty costumes, gift shop. Also perfect location for private events.

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BICYCLES

BUZZ NOLA BIKE & TRIKE TOURS

www.neworleanscarriages.com 504-943-8820 America’s oldest carriage company, since 1941. Let our Professional Tour Guide take you on a tour of the French Quarter, St. Louis Cemetery No.1, Garden District, and Ghost/Mystery. Departs from Jackson Square or your hotel.

DIXIE INTERNATIONAL TOURS, INC.

CITY

www.southernseaplane.com 504-394-5633 A unique way to see New Orleans and its surroundings. Take an exciting flight above the city and over the beautiful bayous where you’ll land for a closer look at nature.

CULTURAL/HISTORICAL

AIRPLANE/SEAPLANE/HELICOPTER

SOUTHERN SEAPLANE/AIR TOURS

ROYAL CARRIAGES, INC.

CULTURAL/HISTORICAL

www.neworleansairplanes.com 504-246-2700 Come see New Orleans from above. There is no other way to see so many attractions on one tour. Follow one of our popular routes or customize your experience. Champagne and XM radio upgrades are available.

CULTURAL/HISTORICAL

AIRPLANE/SEAPLANE/HELICOPTER

GULF COAST AVIATION

www.bespokeneworleans.com 504-534-8874 Bespoke is your definitive source for private, fully escorted luxury travel experience in New Orleans. We are your personal curators, designing inspired itineraries customized to the interests of your exclusive group. Our city. Your way.

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PLANTATIONS

OLD RIVER ROAD PLANTATION ADVENTURE, LLC www.plantationadventure.com 504-671-8687 Take a magical narrated journey through scenic cypress swamps to Old River Road. Tour magnificent Oak Alley antebellum mansion and either charming Laura Plantation, romantic San Francisco or mysterious Evergreen. Named “New Orleans’ Best Plantation Tour.”

SEGWAY

CITY SEGWAY TOURS NEW ORLEANS

neworleans.citysegwaytours.com 504-619-4162 Offers the complete experience: great orientation, informative historical and current day information, unique local stories, fantastic photo-ops, superb personal service and an opportunity to ride the coolest machine with the world’s first segway touring

www.citysightseeingneworleans.com 504-207-6200 Hop-on the iconic double-decker buses for a live guided tour of New Orleans. Hop-off to visit the most popular attractions from the French Quarter to the Garden District. Buses pick up every 30 minutes. Flexible informative and exciting.

FREE TOURS BY FOOT

www.freetoursbyfoot.com/neworleans 504-222-2967 Presents the only free, tip-based tours of New Orleans. These interesting tours will take you through many of the city’s legendary neighborhoods and cemeteries.

GRAY LINE TOURS

www.GrayLineNewOrleans.com 504-569-1401 See New Orleans. Plantations, cemeteries, nightlife, swamp and bayou, French Quarter, Garden District, cocktails, comprehensive city tour, internationally acclaimed Katrina tour and the Big Easy jazz tour. Entertaining and informing for over 100 years.

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SIGHTSEEING SIGHTSEEING

www.louisianaswamp.com 504-689-3599 Enjoy the many tour options available for the city of New Orleans in our modern fleet of minibuses. Three hour city tours, plantation tours, swamp/airboat tours. We also offer chartered group transportation.

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CITY SIGHTSEEING NEW ORLEANS

www.HauntedHistoryTours.com 504-861-2727 These are the tours you’ve heard about. As seen on

LOUISIANA TOUR COMPANY, LLC

www.toursbyisabelle.com 504-398-0365 Featured since 1986 on Frommer’s Almanac of Travel: “Tours by Isabelle offers a totally unique type of touring which differs markedly from what you find in large bus tours...It is as Tiffany’s is to the five-anddime stores!”

TWO CHICKS WALKING TOURS STEP-ON GUIDES

www.soulofnola.com 504-905-4999 See New Orleans from the inside. Private guided excursion, culinary and musical experiences, adventures, cultural outings, unique jaunts- curated to meet your interests. Meet the people who make New Orleans. Custom itineraries.

www.celebrationtoursllc.com 504-587-7115 Celebrate your next birthday, anniversary, or vacation by enjoying everything New Orleans has to offer. Learn about the history, culture, food, music, architecture. Ride in a 12- passenger limo-van for a semi-private/ private city or plantation tour experi

HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS, INC.

www.twochickswalkingtours.com 504-975-4386 Provides innovative tour experiences. While specializing in private tours we also offer regularly scheduled tours of the Garden District, French Quarter and the cemeteries. Our tours are smaller and designed to be personal, conversational and celebrate th

CAJUN CRITTERS SWAMP TOURS SWAMP COUNTRY

PERSONALIZED

SOUL OF NOLA

www.comeseenola.com 401-662-5210 Specializes in historic trolley tours. French Quarter walking tours, ghost tours and a specialized tour of Villalobas a pitbull rehab center. We also rent a Bentley for weddings and special events.

CELEBRATION TOURS, LLC SIGHTSEEING

www.nolaprivatetours.com 504-486-4562 Experience private tours with a native guide: city of New Orleans, plantation country & private airboat/ flatboat tours of the swamp. Mercedes-Benz, luxury sedans, SUVs, executive vans and buses.

SIGHTSEEING

PERSONALIZED

NOLA PRIVATE TOURS

CAPITAL CITY TROLLEYS

SIGHTSEEING

www.datnolarace.com 504-460-4908 Think and walk, run or crawl through an exciting and competitive way to tour and experience the beautiful city of New Orleans. Dat NOLA Race is part adventure race, part scavenger hunt and all fun.

SIGHTSEEING

PERSONALIZED

DAT NOLA RACE

www.cajunswamptour.com 504-347-0962 We do spouse tours and parties of all kinds. Bring your own food. Come out with the critters. Exciting and unforgettable.

ATTRACTIONS

www.honeyislandswamp.com 985-641-1769 Narrated natural history tour in Louisiana’s premier Cypress swamp. Dr. Wagner’s native guides/since 1982. Educational, fun and a real adventure. Narrated transportation available.

SWAMP COUNTRY

JEAN LAFITTE SWAMP & AIRBOAT TOURS

www.jeanlafitteswamptour.com 504-689-4186 Just 25 minutes from New Orleans, explore moss draped cypress trees and bayous teeming with wildlife in historical Jean Lafitte National Park. We’ll escort you into the mysterious Louisiana swamps for an unforgettable true Cajun adventure.

www.ghostcitytoursneworleans.com 912-704-9121 Offers historically accurate guided ghost tours of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Cemetery and specialized tours also offered.

HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS TOURS, INC.

www.TourNewOrleans.com 504-947-2120 Join author Robert Florence and knowledgeable, entertaining guides for tours of the cemeteries, French Quarter, voodoo, the Garden District and hauntings. Awarded Frommer’s STAR 1999 through 2014. Discounted group tours available.

LE MONDE CREOLE

www.mondecreole.com 504-568-1801 French Quarter walking tour of courtyards and cemetery. This two-hour tour explores the city’s fascinating history through the true story of a prominent New Orleans’ family. Daily in English/ French. Reservations required.

WALKING

www.magictoursnola.com 504-588-9693 Alternative tours for the intelligent traveler. Daily tours are given by licensed guides who are professors, historians and journalists. Magic Tours is highly respected for its commitment to accuracy, enlightenment and entertaining experiences.

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GHOST CITY TOURS

MAGIC TOURS, LLC

www.neworleansjoggingtours.com 504-858-9988 Provides visitors and locals with a narrative running tour of New Orleans. Along with regularly scheduled tours, we offer customizable and private tours. Laceup your running shoes and join us for a unique tour of the Big Easy.

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SWAMP COUNTRY

DR. WAGNER’S HONEY ISLAND SWAMP TOURS

www.friendsofthecabildo.org 504-523-3939 Nonprofit benefiting the Louisiana State Museum. Daily French Quarter tours leave from the 1850 House (523 St. Ann St.) and Museum in Jackson Square. Tues.- Sun. 10:30am and 1:30pm, $20 adults, $15 students and seniors. Special tours of New Orleans are al

www.neworleanslegendarywalkingtours.com 504-503-0199 Discovery 300 years of history with New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours. Seasoned, licensed, professional tour guides offer walking excursions daily. Specialties include French Quarter and cemetery tours, as well as ghost tours.

NOLA DOUBLOON WALKING

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