Wrap up your experience at NOMA and make your way to the New Orleans Botanical Gardens for an afternoon among more than 2,000 featured flowers and plants. An already stunning backdrop for any photograph, the Botanical Gardens also houses the Enrique Alférez Sculpture Garden - honoring the life and legacy of Mexican-American artist Enrique Alférez. The garden is located within beautiful City Park, which you can learn more about here.
An ideal outing for those curious and creative at heart, NOMA is home to a collection of fine art both domestic and international, exclusive screenings and panel discussions, thought-provoking exhibitions and more. Explore the city’s connection to the world around it through visual arts, photography, and immersive programming.
Lunch in Mid-City
What better place to have a mid-day meal than in Mid-City? You can find globally-inspired goods like Taqueria Guerrero’s authentic tacos, flautas, tamales and tostadas, and Vietnamese specialties from Café Minh. Or opt for seafood at Clesi's or Monday | Restaurant + Bar.
After you’re checked-in it’s time to head out, and Biscuit & Buns on Banks is the perfect place to start a day in Mid-City. Enjoy brunch classics with a Crescent City twist like hot sausage benedict, Louisiana crawfish boudin balls and more.
Sometimes, the best outings are indoors. Dedicate your morning to self-care and relaxation with a trip to the Woodhouse Day Spa. Services range from massage therapy, manicure and pedicure treatments, facials and more. Plan a solo trip or bring a friend or loved one along to share the therapeutic experience with.
No matter what you choose to eat, nothing compliments a meal like an ice-cold snoball. With over 20 unique and refreshing flavors and some of the softest ice in the city, Pandora’s is a Mid-City favorite. Make sure to visit during snoball season, which typically runs from March to October.
The brainchild of James Beard Award-winning chef Sue Zemanick, Zasu is a truly unique dining experience. Combining native and foreign ingredients to Louisiana, Chef Zemanick rethinks traditional favorites in a stunning but laid-back dining room.
The Drifter Hotel
The perfect stay starts with where you lay, and when it comes to Mid-City, the Drifter Hotel is where you want to be. Retro 1950’s-inspired design and decor offset by the hotel’s trendy offerings and events create a harmonious juxtaposition begging to be explored. Weekly pool parties, health and wellness workshops, food trucks and pop-ups make the Drifter as attractive to its guests as it is to locals looking for something new to do in the city.
Close out the day at Bayou Wine Garden. Their massive selection of red, white, rose, and sparkling wines are all on tap, and their full bar also includes a selection of classic and house cocktails and delicious bar bites, cheese and charcuterie boards in a casual environment. Whether you’re hoping to catch a Saints Game or just catch up with friends, Bayou Wine Garden is a worthwhile stop.
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