Finding Your Perfect New Orleans: 4 New Orleans Neighborhoods We Know You Will Adore
Photo | Clockwise 1829 SONIAT Street, 1220 DAUPHINE Street #F, 3122 24 BURGUNDY Street, and 2359 MENDEZ Street
With so many great neighborhoods in New Orleans, it can be difficult to choose which one is best for you. Each neighborhood has its own charm, personality, and great things to offer. Narrowing down the New Orleans neighborhood that suits your wants and needs can be a real task, so we’ve put together a guide highlighting a few of our favorite neighborhoods.
Uptown New Orleans is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city. Many people are attracted to the architectural designs of the homes and great amenities the neighborhood offers. Spanning St. Charles Avenue, Uptown is bounded by Magazine Street, Lasalle Street, Jefferson Avenue, and Napoleon Avenue. The neighborhood offers amazing single-family homes, awesome investment properties, and affordable condominiums. Uptown is home to two of the largest universities in the city and is the perfect place for students to live. With so many casual and upscale dining options, luscious green spaces, and the famous St. Charles streetcar line there’s so much to fall in love with.
Uptown favorites: Le Petite, Maple Leaf Bar, and Hansen’s Sno-bliz
When people think of New Orleans, the French Quarter comes to mind. The area is home to most of New Orleans’ famous landmarks such as Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and Cafe Du Monde. Although the French Quarter is a main tourist attraction, it is also a great place to live. As the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans, dwelling in the French Quarter is living in a piece of history. The neighborhood is filled with elegant Creole cottages, grand balconies, and perfectly-manicured courtyards. With countless restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and live music happening at every corner, you will never get bored living in Vieux Carré.
French Quarter favorites: Browsing Frenchman Street, Dine at Brennan’s, and The Shops at Canal Place
Bounded by the river, The Bywater neighborhood sits downriver from Marigny and spans from the Industrial Canal to St. Claude Avenue. Over the years the neighborhood has transformed into an artist enclave that provides a hip and vibrant community. Bywater offers one-of-a-kind, Caribbean-inspired shotgun homes, and condos that are as unique as the residents of the area. With spectacular views of the New Orleans skyline, great brunch options, and distinct pubs there’s nothing not to love about Bywater New Orleans.
Bywater favorites: Brunch at Elizabeth’s, Studio Be, and Piety Street Market
With graceful curb appeal and suburban charm, Gentilly is a jewel. Historically known for its California-style bungalows that sit on top of man-made hills, Gentilly offers distinct architectural designs that differ from other New Orleans neighborhoods. Gentilly is centrally-located and is a 15-minute car ride from Downtown New Orleans. Unlike other New Orleans neighborhoods, Gentilly is a more quiet area of the city, making it the perfect neighborhood for families and retirees. With quaint cafes and mom-and-pop style restaurants, Gentilly offers a familiar charm that reminds you of home.
Gentilly favorites: Brew from Pontilly Coffee, Joe Bartholomew Golf Course, and Levee Exhibit Hall and Garden
If you are looking to buy, sell, or invest in these areas please contact one of our Rêve agents today!
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