Things to do in New Orleans
The Higgins Hotel is in walking distance to some of New Orleans biggest attractions.
The National WWII Museum (next door)
Ogden Museum of Southern Art (0.3 mi)
Jackson Square (1.4 mi)
French Market (1.4 mi)
French Quarter (1.4 mi)
Tours
Tour New Orleans with a local tour guide. Their walking tours are nearby in the French Quarter and last about 2 hours. To book a walking tour click this link.
Coffee Shops
Mr Wolf Espresso & Books: Coffee shop and bookstore near the conference hotel
French Truck Coffee: Locally-owned coffee shop near Lafayette Square that also offers food
Restaurants
The Ugly Dog Saloon: Good, affordable burgers.
Cochon Restaurant: Excellent Cajun restaurant.
Cochon Butcher: More relaxed and to-go version of Cochon.
Espiritu: Mexican restaurant famous for its Mezcal Margaritas.
Drago's Seafood Restaurant: Typical New Orleans Seafood and Oysters, in the New Orleans Riverside hotel.
Café Du Monde Riverwalk: A New Orleans tradition, connected to the New Orleans Hilton Riverside hotel.
Napoleon House: Great spot for a Muffuletta.
Pat O'Brien's Bar: Famous for its Hurricance.
Brennan's: Old, traditional New Orleans restaurant.