US Airways - April 2013 - (Page 115)
Satisfy (All of)
Your Senses
And get some pretty cool souvenirs, too.
T
here’s a lively riverside section of the French Quarter
that’s been an integral part
of New Orleans life for
more than 200 years.
Above: Shoppers
enter through the
iconic French
Market arch.
Below: A brass
band performs at
the flea market.
BY PAUL OSWELL
The French Market is still a living, breathing,
and quintessential experience of the city — a
thriving, atmospheric daytime venue.
Visiting families
applaud the street
performers, shoppers
pick out fleur-de-lis souvenirs to bring home,
and locals come down to
take in the authentic
French Quarter vibe. It’s
a six-block stretch full of
accessible activities for
all ages.
The diversity of daily
events is as impressive as
the market’s history. A giddy couple watches an
artist paint their portrait as a crowd gathers to
view a gumbo demonstration. Monthly festivals
bring even more life to the historic backdrop.
Musicians provide a sound track to the French
Quarter Festival, while food flows freely at the
French Market’s Annual Creole Tomato Festival and revelers gather for the Mask Market
during Mardi Gras weekend.
At any time of year, you can sit back in the
Quarter’s only street-side alfresco dining spot
and hear jazz or a local brass band strike up. All
of the Crescent City’s favorite dishes are served
up, from beignets and pralines to muffulettas
and jambalaya. Or grab a daiquiri and fresh
local goods from the farmers’ market, then head
to the Mississippi River boardwalk — just one
block away — for great views and cool breezes.
The French Market is a multisensory, fullbodied slice of New Orleans, marinated in
centuries of rich history and culture.
French Market District
PHOTOS BY KIM WELSH
The market boasts riverside shopping, dining, and
entertainment between Jackson Square and the
Old U.S. Mint in the lower French Quarter.
504.522.2621
frenchmarket.org
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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
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