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it’s here that it is at its mightiest.
Whether ogling the huge cruise
ships or the barges crawling along
the river, this is the Big Muddy as it
enters its final miles before the Gulf
of Mexico, and the reason (along
with Lake Pontchartrain) that the
Native Americans had their trading
post here.
You get a great view from the bank
by the French Market right over to
Algiers Point. The river is 60 metres
deep at this spot, and it’s definitely
not a place for swimming, although
you can go down to the riverbank and
relax in hot weather.
(^5) Royal Street
Less well known than the bars of
Bourbon Street is the infinitely more
lovely Royal Street. Here, you’ll find
restaurants, art galleries, antique
shops and beautiful architecture,
beginning at Canal Street and
running through the French Quarter
across to the Lower Ninth Ward.
It’s in the French Quarter part that
you’ll spend your time, and while
you won’t find bargains, mementoes
of your trip are likely to be of better
quality and design. You could spend
a couple of hours browsing here –
check out Windsor Fine Art, the
Angela King Gallery, Sutton Galleries
and Naghi’s.
(^6) Antoine’s
Try to make time for a meal at
Antoine’s, the oldest French-Creole
fine-dining restaurant in the city,
with a 176-year-old history – it’s
owned and operated by fifth-
generation relatives of founder Antoine
Alciatore. There are 14 dining rooms,
each of which has its own history.
Ask to see the Rex Room, with its
walls adorned with photos of royalty
and Mardi Gras memorabilia. 713
St Louis Street; tel +1 504 581 4422;
antoines.comBT
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