Places of Interest

• Angelo Brocato Ice Cream
  Site: angelobrocatoicecream.com
  Map: 214 North Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119
  Description: As rich in history as it is in flavor, Angelo Brocato's Italian Ice Cream Parlor has become a popular New Orleans tradition. Ice cream and desserts. Long standing favorites and an increasing line of pastries and coffees entice natives and visitors with equal zest.
  Recommended By: Davis Rogan
  Media: Photo
• Euclid Records
  Site: euclidrecords.com
  Map: 3401 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA 70117
  Description: Great record store. Nice selection of used vinyl. Most LPs are in very good to mint condition. The employees are knowledgable.
  Recommended By: Ani DiFranco
  Media: Video
• F&F Botanicals-Candles Shop
  Site: orleanscandleco.com
  Map: 801 North Broad Street New Orleans, LA 12345
  Description: F & F Botanica Spiritual Supply is located on 801 North Broad St. in the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans.
  Recommended By: Dr. John
  Media: Video
• Holt Cemetery
  Site: nolacemeteries.com
  Map: 635 City Park Ave. New Orleans, LA 70119
  Description: An under-ground cemetery-- possibly the only one in New Orleans. The people buried here are poor, but the graves are very personal and the site is very peaceful. Orbs are very common and the feeling that someone is touching you or tugging on your clothes is constantly felt.
  Recommended By: Dr. John
  Media: Video
• Jackson Square
  Site: jackson-square.com
  Map: 542 Saint Peter Street New Orleans, LA
  Description: Historic Jackson Square, originally known in the 18th century as "Place d'Armes," and later renamed in honor of the Battle of New Orleans hero Andrew Jackson, is a timeless attraction in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans.
  Recommended By: General
  Media: Video
• Lake Pontchartrain
  Site: pontchartrain.net
  Map: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA
  Description: Hanging out along the river and by Lake Pontchartrain.
  Recommended By: John Boutte
  Media: Photo
• Louis Armstrong Park
  Site: lonelyplanet.com
  Map: Congo Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
  Description: Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/neworleans/N25399.html#ixzz1wwBcuqim
  Recommended By: General
  Media: Video
• Preservation Hall
  Site: preservationhall.com
  Map: 726 Saint Peter Street New Orleans, LA 70195
  Description: Located in the French Quarter, just three blocks from the Mississippi River. On any given night, the hall is filled to capacity with people eager to hear New Orleans jazz played by veteran musicians in their 70's and 80's and younger musicians learning and embracing music that is both sweet and very beautiful.
  Recommended By: General
  Media: Video
• Saint Claude Ave
  Site: myneworleans.com/st-claude
  Map: Saint Claude Ave., New Orleans 70117
  Description: The next up and coming music hot spot. The doors are open, the noisy crowds are flowing from one gallery to the next and local and international visitors are enjoying the dozen or so new contemporary art exhibitions opening tonight. You might assume it's another night on Julia Street or maybe Magazine. But be surprised. This vibrant scene is taking place in the Upper 9th Ward on St. Claude Avenue in the Bywater, and it's not just this night. It is 'Second Saturday of the Month' and it happens 12 months of the year.
  Recommended By: Davis Rogan, Ani DiFranco
  Media: Photo
• Voo Doo Spiritual Temple
  Site: voodoospiritualtemple.org
  Map: 828 North Rampart Street New Orleans, LA 70116
  Description: Established in 1990 by Priestess Miriam. Only voodoo spiritual temple in the South. Featured on TV and in movies nationally and internationally. The teachings touch the souls of all.
  Recommended By: Dr. John
  Media: Video
• Zulu Shop
  Site: kreweofzulu.com
  Map: 722 North Broad Street New Orleans, PA 70119
  Description: Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club. The Zulu organization is proud of its standing in the local community, but also takes pride in its national and international standing. The Zulu organization has been the subject of numerous television documentaries and newsprint and magazine articles. King Zulu 1949, Louis Armstrong, graced the pages of Time Magazine that year. Essence devoted a full half-hour segment of their weekly television series to Zulu's impact on Carnival. Hordes of feature stories and photo essays have been done by international publication.
  Recommended By: Dr. John
  Media: Video