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When to Go Less humid spring or fall, when the mercury stays near 80 degrees.
Where to Stay The House on Bayou Road, an eight-room inn (book early!) near the French Quarter (rooms from $155; houseonbayouroad.com).
What to Do By day, stroll the French Quarter, browse the six miles of clothing and antiques shops on Magazine Street, and have your tarot cards read at Erzulie's or the Bottom of the Cup Tea Room. By night, catch live music at Tipitina's or drop by the world-famous Pat O'Brien's for a pint or two.
Where to Eat Café Du Monde for beignets and café au lait (cafedumonde.com); Ralph's on the Park for turtle soup, a local specialty (504-488-1000).
Check out neworleansonline.com for late-night entertainment options.
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