Attractions
IconicJackson Square
FreeStreet artists, tarot readers, and brass bands surround this landmark square in front of St. Louis Cathedral.
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Eat & DrinkIconicFoodie Favorite
Cafe du Monde
Cafe du Monde is a place to eat or drink in New Orleans, LA, part of the New Orleans guide. Cost: under $25.
800 Decatur St · New Orleans, LA
Why you should go…
Cafe du Monde has served beignets and chicory coffee from the same spot on the edge of the French Quarter since 1862. The open-air cafe operates around the clock except on Christmas Day, and orders still arrive the same way they always have: three beignets buried in powdered sugar with a cafe au lait. Expect a line and plenty of outdoor seating even late at night.
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- #local institution
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