Timeline
08:00
Walk the winding lanes of the Botanical Gardens City Park. The large park offers quiet paths through old trees, perfect for a morning stroll when it is least crowded.
08:20
Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Continue the short walk to the Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden. This public art space is nestled within the park and easy to reach on foot.
08:35
Head to Ralph's On The Park for lunch. This highly regarded restaurant serves Contemporary Louisiana cuisine in a renovated 1860s tavern building.
09:20
City Park Carousel and Pavilion
Finish your visit at the City Park Carousel and Pavilion. This historic shelter and antique carousel, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, provides a classic New Orleans landmark to end your walk.
Local tip
The park is best enjoyed in the morning before the heat sets in. Ralph's On The Park is a short walk from the sculpture garden and is a great spot for a sit-down meal.
Check before you go
- Ralph's On The Park does not list specific opening hours in the provided data, so check current hours before visiting.
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