N E A R + FA R
THE BIG EASY Prepare to be overwhelmed with all that New Orleans has to offer STORY + PHOTOS HEATHER WINKEL
T
o visit New Orleans is to love New Orleans. Widely
FROM DAY TO NIGHT IN THE FRENCH QUARTER The French Quarter is a neighborhood
To eat lunch in a courtyard, try Cafe Amelie or Sylvain. For eclectic decor and gifts (and to meet a lovely New Orleans
known for its food,
like no other. Filled with colorful
native): Nadine Blake's boutique. To hear
history, music
architecture, unique shops and hidden
jazz the good ole way, spend an evening at
and culture, New
courtyards, you’d be remiss not to spend
Preservation Hall. For flaming bananas
Orleans is on many a must-visit list, but
a full day here. You can explore on foot
foster and an Instagram-able pink
you can’t know how truly magical it is
or bike, but a carriage ride through the
facade, Brennan’s is the place.
until you experience it for yourself.
French Quarter is an A+ experience.
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One of the best walks in New Orleans