Eden & Bronson
Eden & Bronson
Things to Do
Some things go with out saying but here are a few suggestions
🎺 Catch Live Jazz on Frenchmen Street
Skip Bourbon Street and head to Frenchmen for authentic live music, from classic jazz to funk. Great venues include The Spotted Cat and Snug Harbor.
🍤 Eat Like a Local
Try iconic dishes like beignets at Café du Monde, gumbo at Dooky Chase’s, and po’boys at Domilise’s. Foodies will love exploring the French Market or grabbing oysters at Acme or Drago’s.
🏛️ Stroll Through the Garden District
Take in stunning historic homes, oak-lined streets, and the famous Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. You can even book a walking tour for stories behind the architecture and history.
🛶 Take a Swamp or Bayou Tour
For a bit of adventure, venture just outside the city for an airboat or kayak tour through Louisiana’s scenic wetlands — alligators and cypress trees included.
🖼️ Explore the Arts District
Visit the Ogden Museum of Southern Art or the Contemporary Arts Center. First Saturday gallery openings are a great way to mingle and see local talent.
🕯️ Experience a Voodoo or Ghost Tour
New Orleans has a deep spiritual and supernatural history. Ghost tours through the French Quarter or visits to Marie Laveau’s tomb are popular and spooky fun.
🚋 Ride the St. Charles Streetcar
A relaxing, scenic (and budget-friendly!) way to take in neighborhoods like Uptown, the Garden District, and the CBD.
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, nestled beside the New Orleans Museum of Art in City Park, is a true delight—an immersive fusion of world-class sculpture, lush Southern landscape, and accessible public art. Here’s why it’s such a wonderful place to visit:
A Unique Outdoor Gallery
Over 90 sculptures seamlessly integrated into eleven acres of living landscape—magnolias, live oaks draped in Spanish moss, pine groves, and dual reflecting lagoons .
Organized into three distinctive zones—the Pine Grove, Lagoon, and Oak Grove—connected by winding paths and pedestrian bridges, including a colorful glass bridge mapping the Mississippi’s historical meanders
Best approached unhurriedly—allow 1–2 hours to wander .
Multiple entrances from City Park and NOMA; maps are available on-site .
Ideal timing: spring and fall offer pleasant weather; summer evenings often feature outdoor film nights .
In summary, the Besthoff Garden is a tranquil masterpiece—perfect for those looking to connect with art, nature, and culture in one serene stroll. It’s light on walking, heavy on wonder, and beautifully New Orleans.