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15th Ward of New Orleans
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Algiers is a neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is across the Mississippi River from the rest of New Orleans. Connected to the city by bridge and Ferry, it has attractions, restaurants, and bed & breakfasts in an area an easy trip to central New Orleans while retaining some of the feel of a small Louisiana town. In addition to the easy access to the Quarter & Central Business District of New Orleans across the river, Algiers is near other West Bank towns and suburbs, including Gretna.
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This, Algiers' oldest structure, and one of the few to survive the Great Algiers Fire, dates back to 1845. While the exterior is charming, the interior is nothing terribly exciting. Just around the corner on Olivier is another interesting old columned building—this one a former Masonic house.
This hulking Romanesque building is the most obvious landmark upon arriving on the shores of the West Bank, and is still functioning both as a courthouse and office space for several local government facilities. While the original courthouse dated back to 1812 in its first incarnation as a plantation home, the current building was built following the Great Algiers Fire in 1896.
The famous muffuletta sandwich is the star attraction at DiMartino's, a small local chain that also has plenty of Cajun and Creole options, plus great burgers.
Coffee, pastries, fresh made panini sandwiches, and WiFi. Great old Algiers atmosphere.
Strip mall dive eatery but with tasty gumbo and other seafood entrees.
A good laid-back place for some Abita with older locals, and a few rounds of pool.
Algiers Point's best known and most popular bar is an authentic-enough English-style pub, with lively darts games and friendly locals. The beer is pricey, but nonetheless, this is a great and straightforward destination on a weekend jaunt across the river.
This place will serve you expensive beer and basic and cheap New Orleans fare (until 10PM) in a casual, but nicer-than-your-average-dive bar atmosphere. A bit on the average side, though locally popular.
Nice old style bar, also Algier's leading live music venue, showcasing a variety of local talent. If you haven't heard of a performer listed here, don't worry, they're probably good. Comfortable old road house atmosphere. Early shows on Sundays.
There is a house, down in New Orleans... This shotgun house, though, is likely more comfortable than the one of ill-repute in the song. The owner is a huge music fan with exhaustive knowledge of local jazz musicians and local jazz history, and is an excellent resource if you are looking to learn a bit, or just to find good spots for live jazz during your stay.
Small lovely store, a framing outfit that also carries an assortment of tasteful quality small gifts, from home decor items to jewelry.
Watch the magic of glass-blowing in the hands of skilled artists. Locally made art for sale in a renovated Art-Deco movie theater.
Strip mall with box stores serving the Algiers section of the city.
Gift shop and jewelry studio. Entire line of jewelry (made in-house) as well as an array of accessories, gifts, and curated items with an emphasis on local treasures and handmade wares. Handicapped accessible and offers ample and free parking.
From the French Quarter or Central Business District, take the Ferry across the river from the foot of Canal Street.
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