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Celebrate New Orleans Art. Culture. Music. Diversity Deﬁned There’s a little bit of everything in the eclectic New Orleans Arts District. BY NICOLE ALPER Above: The New Orleans Arts District has one of the largest concentrations of contemporary art galleries and museums in the South. 104 APRIL 2013 Developed by visionary investors and city planners, this swath of the city, much of it stretching along Julia and Camp Streets, is a blend of world-class mixed-space enterprise, museums, high-end condos, cafes, restaurants, shops, and galleries. History, Evolution, and Life in NOAD Set in the historic American Sector (one of the city’s oldest areas), this diverse neighborhood was once lined with beautiful townhomes and churches. As New Orleans’s fortunes began to rise, the city expanded north into the Garden District, leaving the lower areas to experience a shift toward commercial use. Many spaces along the Mississippi fell into disrepair. Then usairwaysmag.com in 1984, as the city prepared for the World’s Fair, interest reemerged in this historic riverfront area. “It wasn’t long before forward-thinking developers took old warehouses and turned them into apartments for high-end urban professionals,” explains Richard Nesbitt, president of NOAD and owner of D.O.C.S. Gallery. Times have certainly changed since Nesbitt ﬁrst purchased his building in 1989. More than 20 years later, many of his neighbors own upscale condos. What to Do in NOAD “Life here is like a gumbo,” says Nesbitt. “There are so many eclectic things to do.” Visitors can stroll the Riverwalk at the end of Julia Street and shop for everything from clothing to perfume. Post-Katrina roads are repaved and perfect for jogging or cycling. But, of course, the main reason to come is for the arts. Four museums fall under the NOAD umbrella. History buffs should beeline for The National WWII Museum, featuring an interactive series of exhibitions. Upon entry, visitors PHOTOS COURTESY NEW ORLEANS ARTS DISTRICT EXCEPT OUTDOOR CROWD, BY SHARON KEATING O ver the last two decades, the New Orleans Arts District (NOAD) has experienced a true urban renaissance. Today, it’s bohemian chic at its best. http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - April 2013

US Airways - April 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Ballpark Food
Hub Crawl: San Francisco International Airport
Wine & Dine: 20 Wines Under $20
Wine & Dine: True Brew: Puerto Rico Coffee
Great Tastes: Luna Red
Great Escapes: Couples Resorts
Adventure: Cape Ann, Massachusetts
Great Escapes: Fairmont San Francisco Hotel
Adventure: High Springs, Florida
Gear Up: Golf
Special Section: Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Travel Feature: Grazing in Venice, Italy
US Airways Feature: 50+ Year Employees
No Strings Attached: Brad Paisley
The Rise of Hotel Restaurants
Phoenix Flair
Celebrate New Orleans: Art. Culture. Music.
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - April 2013