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Mid-City History and Coffee

Start your morning at the quietest historic house in the neighborhood, then fuel up with coffee and a sandwich before exploring the grounds.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Pitot House Museum and Gardens

    Walk through the gardens and historic rooms of Pitot House Museum. Arriving at opening helps you enjoy the space before other visitors arrive.

  2. 10:45

    The Bean Gallery

    Walk to The Bean Gallery for coffee and a sandwich. The Wi-Fi is good if you want to review your photos or plan the next leg of your trip.

  3. 11:30

    Pal's Lounge

    Head to Pal's Lounge for a drink. This authentic Mid-City neighborhood bar features an eclectic crowd and an air hockey table. Take a moment to look at the men's room art if you have the chance.

Local tip

The Bean Gallery is open early, making it a perfect spot to start before the museum crowds build up. Pal's is a local institution, so expect a mix of regulars and visitors.

Check before you go

  • Pitot House Museum is open We-Fr 10:00-15:00.
  • The Bean Gallery is open Su-Th 06:30-24:00, Fr,Sa 06:30-21:00.
  • Pal's Lounge has no listed hours, so check locally.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New Orleans (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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