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Prince Conti Hotel
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Royal St Charles Hotel
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W New Orleans - French Quarter
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Hampton Inn New Orleans - Downtown French Quarter Area
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Andrew Jackson Hotel
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- Jul 22, 2005 "simply the best!!"
- Jun 23, 2005 "Awesome couples message"
- Feb 4, 2005 "Couples massage was nice"
Full-service day spa with a line of skin care products.
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- May 18, 2007 "great treatments"
- Apr 28, 2005 "Questionable Overall Experience But Great Treatments"
- Mar 21, 2005 "wonderful relaxing massage"
A charming historic district of New Orleans dating back to the early 1800s.
A popular restaurant and club with several different stages for jazz and blues performances.
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- Oct 31, 2006 "Marva Wright"
- Aug 16, 2003 "the best night out of 4 that we had!!!"
- Apr 27, 2003 "Storyville has Real Fine jazz"
In the house where William Faulkner wrote his first novel, this rare bookstore has Faulkner's complete works, including first editions.
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See the offering of young New Orleans artists here, including theater, performance art, dance and concerts.
The gallery's offerings, from steel-line sculpture to cartoon art, are served up in a large, open space.
Whether you are seeking an authentic Creole meal of Jumbalaya or a romantic candlelit dinner overlooking the Mississippi, this historic market area is for you.
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- Feb 16, 2008 "French Market closed"
- Apr 21, 2007 "Same stuff"
- Oct 31, 2006 "Shopping at it's best..."
A quiet, swampy neighborhood downriver from the French Quarter.
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- Jun 7, 2005 "Closed"
- Jun 4, 2005 "great place to visit"
- Oct 22, 2004 "Very educational"
This historic neighborhood, while quiet and tree-lined, can be hip as well. A Jazz Walk of Fame is scheduled to be built here.
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- Mar 26, 2004 "Ineffable Algiers"
- Sep 3, 2003 "New Resident"
- Sep 5, 2002 "Local's secret!"
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- May 28, 2008 "Go to Lord Chaz NO other ghost tour"
- Jul 28, 2007 "Horrible"
- Jan 17, 2007 "Bad experience and no response from Owner!"
New Orleans street popular for its jazz clubs.
The residence of New Orleans most famous literary citizen. Closed due to damages suffered in hurricane Katrina.
This New Orleans mainstay is located in a historic house and serves authentic Creole and Cajun food.
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- Oct 22, 2004 "Great Food Great Music"
- Jan 19, 2004 "Food, schmood...bring on St. Louis Slim!"
- Jan 19, 2004 "Loads of FUN!"
This local bar has live music and free oysters on Friday evenings. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
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- Aug 13, 2005 "I was just bragging about it this morning..."
Haitian art, ritual candles, incense and fortune telling in the heart of The Bywater.
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- Jun 14, 2005 "Awesome time!"
The Mississippi still caries a few steamboats, one of them is the mighty Natchez.
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- Jul 15, 2007 "Take the cruise, forget the dinner"
- Nov 17, 2004 "What more can I say"
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- Aug 4, 2003 "It takes more restraint than I have..."
- Mar 3, 2003 "Tap into the spirit of old New Orleans"
- Feb 7, 2003 "extraordinary art"
Located atop the 33-story World Trade Center, this revolving bar offers great views of the city. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
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- Mar 10, 2005 "What a Fantastic View!"
Theres a small room just off the altar at St. Roch (who was the patron saint of plague victims) where supplicants leave their part or piece thats been healed, supposedly by the saint. Theres a bizarre collection of such items as eyeballs, crutches, false limbs and organs.
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A grandly baroque church that also happens to be where Fr. Francis Seelos, the hero of the yellow fever epidemic of 1867, lies buried.
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Antique store with a wide variety of church-related items, antique beds, antique furniture, architectural elements, lighting and accessories.
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- Mar 12, 2004 "The most intresting shop on the block."
Popular track for thoroughbred horse racing.
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- Feb 27, 2004 "Lots of Fun."
This large club's motto is "Sophistication with a dash of naughtiness." Closed due to damages suffered in hurricane Katrina.
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- Jan 21, 2004 "Cool night out"
Offers nostalgic entertainment.
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- Oct 2, 2004 "Stevie Ray's Guitar, just $7995.00"
This 33-story building houses the offices of many foreign diplomats and offers a great view of the city from its observational deck.
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- Jun 24, 2003 "Come up and see the view"
This Thai restaurant is a nice change of pace from the city's Creole and Cajun food. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
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- Mar 26, 2003 "Must go to Siam cafe"
This 600-block Soho of the South is lined with a wealth of art galleries, not to mention mid-19th century townhouses.
A fun store that sells gargoyles, fountains and more. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
This park has a mounted Civil War cannon that pays tribute to the 141st Field Artillery of the Louisiana National Guard.
This unusual shopping area is one of the city's most historic streets.
The gallery of famous designer Mario Villa displays his sofas, rugs, lamps and more. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
This store sells surprisingly affordable art and artifacts that can be up to 3,000 years old. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
A studio with unique creations of architecture and furniture. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
Specializes in vintage clothing from the Victorian era through the 1960s. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
This shopping mall is located on historic Royal Street. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
This traditional jazz club in New Orleans is hip and happening. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
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- Oct 20, 2002 "Like Real Dixieland Jazz? Go here."
The second-oldest building in the Mississippi Valley and a fine example of Creole architecture, this center offers exhibits on history and Creole-style art. Closed due to damage suffered in Hurricane Katrina.
In the style of an English country house, this eight-acre estate includes the Canal Garden, Walled Garden, Wild Garden and the Spanish Court.
This final resting place is home to some exotic tombs, such as a pyramid-and-Sphinx mausoleum.
