Napoleon's Itch

This charming circa-1823 apothecary-turned-museum is a treasure trove of early medicines and quirky remedies, offering engaging guided tours that bring history to life.

Enduring, old-school neighborhood breakfast & lunch destination serving Southern comfort food.

This iconic New Orleans café, nestled in a scenic park, serves up heavenly beignets and chicory coffee, offering a vibrant ambiance that captures the city's spirit.

Gourmet Creole provisions served in a genteel venue with high ceilings & sidewalk seating.

Lively neighborhood spot for Creole-Italian fare like pizza & po' boys, plus a busy weekend brunch.

Airy harborfront eatery serving modern spins on New Orleans classics, including po' boys & seafood.

Inventive Mexican eats & drinks in a chic, original venue with high ceilings & a tattoo-art wall.

19th-century building-turned-boutique hotel offering modern suites with period accents & kitchens. In the French Quarter, this casual, all-suite boutique hotel in a 19th-century building is a minute's walk from the Musee Conti Wax Museum, an 8-minute walk from Bourbon Street and a 9-minute walk from the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. Suites with modern furnishings and period touches include separate living rooms and kitchens, as well as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Some rooms have antiques, decorative fireplaces, exposed-brick walls and 4-poster beds. There's a brick patio, and a courtyard with a pool and a hot tub. Exterior corridors offer benches.

Home to legendary Creole chef Leah Chase, this vibrant eatery serves up classic dishes like fried chicken and gumbo amid art-filled surroundings.

Musical acts shine at this expansive, low-key concert hall with a mahogany bar & pub fare.