Timeline
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World Famous Corporation Bar & Grill
Start at the World Famous Corporation Bar & Grill near Mardi Gras World. Order a drink and settle in while the sun is still high. The bar is open until late, so you can linger here without rushing.
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Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve
Walk 36 minutes north to Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve. This is your viewing spot. Arrive with an hour to spare to find a good vantage point along the riverfront. The park headquarters offers a visitor's center if you need a break or information.
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Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a golden glow over the Mississippi. This is the peak moment of your evening.
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End the night at Brennan’s in the French Quarter. It is a short walk from the park area. Order the Bananas Foster and enjoy the fine Creole cuisine in the courtyard or balcony. The restaurant is open until 21:00, giving you plenty of time to finish your meal and digest the sunset.
Local tip
The walk from Mardi Gras World to the park is 36 minutes. If you prefer a quicker start, grab your drink at Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken (15 mins from anchor) instead, but the bar atmosphere at World Famous Corporation is more fitting for a pre-sunset wind-down.
Check before you go
- Mardi Gras World is located at the riverfront at the upriver end of the CBD.
- Brennan’s is open Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00, 18:00-21:00; Sa,Su 09:00-14:00, 18:00-21:00.
- Check the route from Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve to Brennan’s as it is not directly provided.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New Orleans (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).