Boarded by Tulane Avenue, I-10, City Park Avenue, Orleans Avenue, and North Broad Street, Mid-City was one of the last neighborhoods to form in New Orleans. Its original swampy geography gave it the nickname “the back of the town” and left it to be the last to be developed. It has become known for its diverse and beautifully detailed architecture. 

Extending from Orleans Avenue to Esplanade Avenue on the lake side of North Broad Street, Bayou St. John borders—and some would say is encompassed by—Mid-City. Bayou St. John is a historic New Orleans neighborhood known for its large Greek and Black American populations and for its oak-lined streets, like Ursulines Avenue and Esplanade Avenue that feature small parks, such as Capdevielle Place, which is perfect for a moment of repose during a scenic stroll.

New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden Sculpture Pavilion
Peristyle at City Park
Xavier University of Louisiana Art Gallery
Xavier University of Louisiana Art Village

André Cailloux Center for the Performing Arts
ArtSpot Productions

For feasting
Parkway Bakery and Tavern ($)
Sweet Soulfood ($, vegan)
Toups Meatery ($$)
Lola ($$$)

For small bites and drinks
Lamara Coffee and Kitchen ($$, gluten free, vegan)
Pal’s Lounge ($)
Bayou Beer Garden and Bayou Wine Garden ($–$$)
Vessel NOLA ($$)

For shopping/experiences
Louisiana Children’s Museum ($–$$, free admission on 2nd Sundays, 11:30 AM–4:30 PM)