Welcome to Bywater Arts District.
The Bywater Arts District is just one of the many culturally rich and historic neighborhoods in the Crescent City. Home to some of the best artists and musicians, food and libations.
Here are some details to help you get around and live like a local during your stay
Traveling about town
Naturally you have Uber and Lyft as options but if you’re feeling adventurous there are a couple bike options near by:
Bicycle Michael’s,622 Frenchmen St. 504-945-9505
Their friendly and knowledgable staff will set you up with a great bike for your ride.
Blue Bikes NOLA, is a bike share program funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana but anyone can rent them. There are multiple bike share stations throughout the city. The closest station for Blue Bike Rentals are less than one block away.
You’ll need to down the app, enter your payment info, and you’ll be set to go. Locking the bike at a public rack is small additional fee or provide your own bike lock.
Return them to any station.
Tours & Attractions
With so many tours and attractions to see in the city, it’s hard to keep up!
We have everything from Ghost tours to riverboat rides on the Steamboat Natchez and Creole Queen, to airboat and swamp tours out on the bayou.
The link provided is to Trip Advisor’s top rated tours for the city.
If you’re looking to dive into the culture and history of the neighborhood and surrounding areas be sure to Check out the House of Dance and Feathers which is dedicated to history and culture of Mardi Gras Indians.
Be sure to check out the Music Box Village schedule of events during your stay.
The Music Box Village is an immersive experience that host a number of events, performance and musical, throughout the year.
NOLA Museums
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Be sure to check out the New Orleans Museum of Art located in the city’s biggest park, City Park.
City Park is over a 1,000 acres big and is home not only to the Museum but there’s a fantastic (free) walk thru sculpture garden behind the museum, Cafe du Monde has a 24 hour location at the park and there’s a New Orleans favorite, children’s theme park, StoryLand as well as paddle boat and kayak rentals.
Be sure to check out the CAC (Contemporary Arts Center) & Odgen Museum of Southern Art.
One the most important art and historical museums in the city, Le Musee de F.P.C., and George and Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art is a must-stop.
MUSIC.
Treme’s Petit Jazz Museum. This museum is dedicated to sharing the rich history of the Treme neighborhood which is home to some of the best known musicians of Jazz, Brass Bands and Mardi Gras Indians.
Of course, one must visit the Professor Longhair Museum of dedicated to telling the story of Jazz History in New Orleans.
The ever popular Frenchman Street has a numerous of clubs and bars hosting a party just about any night of the week.
If you want to get off the beaten path of Frenchman Street’s crowds be sure to check out WWOZ’s Live Wire for nightly listings of music all over the New Orleans area.
Kermit’s Treme Mother in Law Lounge.
While not in the Bywater, it’s joint that you need to put on your hit list. Originally, Ernie K-Doe’s Mother-in-law lounge, local favorite trumpeter, Kermit Ruffins, has revived the space with music and eats just about every night of the week.
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The BAR is open and so is my heart.
New Orleans is home to some of the Nation’s oldest, best, friendliest, laid back bars.
There are too many to list here but we’ll give you a few insider and not so insider highlights.
Bywater & Marginy Bars
The Allways Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave
Another one of those only in NOLA experiences. Get ready for The Allways Lounge Cabaret bar with shows in front and a full theatre in the back.
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits, 600 Poland Ave.
It’s NOLA’s backyard party. Enter into the wine shop, purchase your bottle, grab your plastic wine bucket and fill with ice your the way to backyard for a outdoor seating and live music. Small plates, cheese boards and overall tasty eats available at the walk up window.
If you’re looking for a little more relaxed, not as crowded option for Wine check out, Faubourg Wines on St Claude.
Beer? Love it?
Be sure to check out: Parleaux Beer Lab 634 Lesseps St.
a small, local brewery with flavors that change seasonally, from lagers to saison to IPAs. There a delicious selection available for everyone
Bud Rips,900 Piety St
Just down the street from Macarty House, you’ll find a great neighborhood bar with pool tables.
Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave
Live music venue with stiff drinks open till 4 am.
J&J’s Sports Lounge, 800 France St.
Want to catch a Saints game and get into the mix of local culture? J&J’s Sports Lounge is good place to start.
Saturn Bar, 3067 St. Claude Ave
If you’re looking to get down, Saturn Bar is a local dive that often has live music and or DJ’s hosting dance parties just about any day of the week.
Vaughan’s Lounge, 4226 Dauphine St.
If you love a good neighborhood dive bar, look no further than Vaughan’s. Frequented mostly by locals you’ll find funky music and good conversation.
Bywater Eats
Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch spots
Elizabeth’s, 601 Gallier St.
is known for their boozy brunches, praline bacon, duck hash and waffles. Music’s loud and the joint’s busy so expect a wait for weekend brunch but the staff is pretty good at sizing up if you need some biscuits before the main chow comes out.
Satsuma Cafe, 3218 Dauphine St
Breakfast and lunch spot just across the street from Frady’s. Lighter fare, locally sourced food, delicious coffee, fresh juices, and totally satisfying for getting right after a night out.
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Casual Eats
Frady’s, 3231 Dauphine St
Neighborhood corner store featuring hot plates and Po-Boys. A neighborhood staple for decades
Jack Dempsey’s, 738 Poland Ave
Looking for seafood? They got it fresh. Boiled and fried.
Pizza Delicious, 617 Piety St.
Delivers to the immediate neighborhood area before 945 pm. If you go, there’s inside/outside seating and select beer and wine selection available.
The Joint BBQ, 701 Mazant Ave
A fun and funky joint specializing in all things BBQ. The joint was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
St. Roch Market, 2381 St. Claude Ave
Marginy/Bywater Food Hall offering several eats and drinks from coffee to oysters and wine.
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Not Quite so Casual but not fancy either.
Bywater American Bistro, 2900 Chartres St.
Chef Nina Compton’s Bywater spot, reservations are a must. Also has brunch on the weekends.
Excellent cocktail program and the small plates are the best. Order two or three from each and you’ll be more than satisfied.
Paladar 511, 511 Marginy St.
Californina Italian, it’s lighter fare, small plates and wood fired pizza sourcing locally whenever possible. Reservations required. Brunch on weekends.
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Looking for Upscale eats for special occasions and other not so fancy favorites…there several throughout the city. Too many to list here so we created NOLA Eat & Drink_Spring:Summer 2020 for you.