New Orleans Riverfront

French Quarter

Stick to the main streets and the area around Jackson Square and do it in the daytime. Frankly, the Quarter changes at 4 p.m.

Sit at the Moon Walk (steps) across from the Cathedral, sample a muffuletta sandwich from Central Grocery

At Café Du Monde, eat hot beignets (square donuts covered in powered sugar) and coffee with chickory. And walk through the French Market.

Take in The Fudge Show at Jax Brewery. They sing while making fudge. Free samples!

Preservation Hall is the heart of jazz, but you’ll find horn players and tap dancers on the street too! Or make reservations for the Jazz Brunch at The Court of Two Sisters restaurant.

PoBoys

The famous French loaf sandwich was invented for striking streetcar workers in the 1920s. Piled high with seafood, shaved meats, or French fries, ask for it “dressed.” That means all the way!

Mmm! Shrimp!

Baptist Sites

Relocated from the Garden District to the Gentilly neighborhood starting in 1950, NOBTS was renovated extensively after Hurricane Katrina.

Stroll along the Mississippi River between the French Quarter and the River Walk mall, toward the Convention Center. Book a riverboat ride on the Natchez or the Cotton Blossom. And visit the Chalmette BattleField, where the War of 1812 ended two weeks after the treaty was signed.

Snowballs

In June, you’ll need one. Shaved ice and colorful syrups are a cooling treat in Nawlins’ heat. Look for specialties with soft serve ice cream or sweetened condensed milk poured in the center. Pandora’s Mid-City and Original New Orleans Snowball on Elysian Fields are local faves.

Kay Bennett has led this ministry to children and families for 30 years. Illinois Baptist Women partnered for ministry there on multiple occasions. Look for a tour.

Vieux Carre Baptist Church Let the good times roll

One block off Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, this church reaches a diverse and needy neighborhood.