A little farther out we stopped at Prairie Fossil Park and the Spillway in Hampton Iowa. Lots of fun things to do within 20 minutes or so of the guest barn, we hit up a couple splash pads, swam at a lake and Kid’s Kingdom Park. Looking for something specific? Head over to our Blog where you can search using categories & tags for the perfect vacation activity in the perfect place right in our neighborhood! No matter where you’re coming from, you can plug us into Travel Iowa’s trip planner to discover other attractions and fun things to do along the way! Make your Day Trip route… ask us if you have any questions! Whether you are arriving from the North, South, East, or West, here are some great stops on the way!īiker? History Lover? Ag-venturer? Sports Fan? Find your “thing” to add-on to your visit with the cows. Walk a block to Johnny’s Po-boys or check out Manolito for Cuban sandwiches and fresh fruit daiquiris.Road Trip Time! Coming to North Central Iowa to sleep with the cows inevitably involves the classic American road trip. Get other New Orleans delicacies off the Toulouse Station stop. Take the streetcar line to the Dumaine Station and enjoy a Muffaletta at the Central Grocery (note: Central Grocery is still under construction following damage from Hurricane Ida, but you can find their muffalettas to-go next door at Sidney's Wine Cellar). You can also shop for discounted designer goods at the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, which is located at the Poydras Station stop. The Canal Street stop will drop you right in front of Canal Place, which is full of high-end finds. The French Market Station is a great stop to buy local goods, grab a snack or to just wander through the French Market. Take the Riverfront Streetcar Line to the Dumaine Station to enjoy beignets at the famous Cafe Du Monde. Located along the Mississippi River, the Riverfront Streetcar Line has six red streetcars that travel a few blocks between the Aquarium and the French Market. If wanting to stay downtown, Palace Café is a great option just steps from the French Quarter. Take the line a little further down and have dinner at Zasu in Mid-City. Craving gelato? You can’t go wrong with a scoop from Brocato’s, a New Orleans tradition since 1905. Ride back up the streetcar line to the Canal + Scott stop to have staple Creole dishes at New Orleans famous Mandina’s. Play in the park at the family attractions, visit the New Orleans Museum of Art, or walk around and enjoy the greenery of the oak trees in the park. Get on any Canal streetcar that says City Park/ Museums to start or finish your day at City Park in Mid-City. Start your day a little further down the line at the Canal Street and South Dorgenois stop to have a tasty and affordable breakfast at Betsy’s Pancake House. You can find the final destination of the route written on the front of the streetcar. Take the Canal Streetcar Line from Mid-City to the Central Business District in Downtown New Orleans.There are two different routes along this line – one runs to the historic Mid-City Cemeteries, and the other stops at the foot of City Park. Delachaise is the stop for wine lovers and Avenue Pub offers 40+ beers on tap. Charles Avenue and offers craft cocktails. The Columns Hotel Bar has outdoor seating along St. Charles Avenue for great drinks and happy-hour specials. Check out our guide to the Garden District for more recommendations. For shopping and other dining options, Magazine Street runs parallel to St. Want a more structured visit? Take one of the tours found here. Garden DistrictĪfter lunch, take a walk through the historic Garden District and observe the classic New Orleans architecture. Or keep going up to the Riverbend, and stop by Boucherie, where you'll want to be sure to save room for the Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding for dessert. Take the line a little further to Napoleon Avenue and dine at Superior Seafood, located right on St. James Cheese Company for soups, salads, sandwiches and, of course, cheese. Exit the line at Robert Street and walk two blocks to St. Charles Avenue line passes by a wide array of perfect lunch options. No need to carry your clubs all day as they offer rentals. For those looking for a competitive activity, Audubon Park Golf Course is a great post-breakfast activity. Audubon Zoo is located just at the back of the park. Families will love the various playgrounds that are scattered throughout the park. Located just off Walnut Street stop across from Tulane and Loyola universities, Audubon Park is the perfect spot for those who want to see the beautiful nature that inhabits New Orleans with the park’s oak trees, lagoons, and green spaces.
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