Things to Do in New Orleans

Central Business District Attractions

There is no shortage of things to do within walking distance of The Rubenstein Hotel. Indulge in retail therapy at several local and antique stores, play the slot machines at Caesars New Orleans Casino, and relish in New Orleans at award winning restaurants and bars on Canal Street. Endless entertainment and indulgence await those eager to explore New Orleans while staying at The Rubenstein Hotel. 

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    The Madison Shop

    On the first floor of our hotel guests can savor delightful New Orleans cocktails at the Madison Shop Bar. Named in tribute to Rubensteins' 1950s Madison Shop—a fashionable men's retail store—the bar offers a sophisticated ambiance alongside classic drinks like the French 75 and Old Fashioned. Open Wednesdays through Saturdays, the Madison Shop Bar is perfect for grabbing a to-go cocktail before venturing out to explore the vibrant city of New Orleans.

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    Drink at the Sazerac House

    Study every element of New Orleans’s first cocktail, from its debaucherous history to how bartenders serve it, at the Sazerac House. The Sazerac House welcomes hotel guests to make a day out of sipping New Orleans’s signature drink. Admission is complimentary, just a three-minute walk away from our hotel.

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    Antique Shopping on Royal Street

    The French Quarter’s Royal Street is overflowing with retail adventures in every category. Hotel guests will find antique and vintage retail stores, art galleries, and handmade jewelry among infamous restaurants and hidden French Quarter courtyards.

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    Visit Caesars Casino

    Just a ten-minute walk from our lobby, enjoy dining, entertainment, and shopping at Caesars New Orleans Casino. This multi-level casino features over 1,300 slot machines and 120 table games, plus a vibrant Caesars Sportsbook for sports betting. Enjoy diverse dining options, including Nobu and The Steak House Caesars New Orleans and catch live performances at The Fillmore New Orleans.

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    • Central Business District

    Shop at Canal Place

    Just a short walk from The Rubenstein Hotel, Canal Place is home to many notable, exclusive designer boutiques. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, this world-class shopping center boasts a superb mix of stores including Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, Tiffany & Co., MCM, J. Crew, Brooks Brothers, Anthropologie, Michael Kors, Lululemon, and Vineyard Vines to name a few.

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    Shop at the French Market

    New Orleans’s French Market spans five blocks in the French Quarter and has been a favorite shopping spot since 1791. Check out retail vendors, including food merchants, artists, and skilled crafters and take in the music from live musicians, creating an immersive retail experience that reflects the natural allure of New Orleans.

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    Jackson Square

    Some of New Orleans’s oldest and most recognizable attractions reside in Jackson Square. The St. Louis Cathedral is the pinnacle of Jackson Square, bounded by New Orleans’s historic Cabildo and the Presbytère. In the open space, local art retailers line the wrought-iron fences. Across the street, hotel guests can visit Café Du Monde and enjoy New Orleans beignets and cafe au lait all day.

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    Mahogany Jazz Hall

    Step from the historic Rubenstein Hotel into the sultry world of Mahogany Jazz Hall, where nightly live jazz performances, classic cocktails, and occasional burlesque shows transport guests to New Orleans' golden age in an intimate, vintage-inspired setting just four minutes from our doors.

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    Arnaud's French 75 Bar

    Step into New Orleans' gilded age at Arnaud's French 75 Bar, where classic cocktails are masterfully crafted behind a stunning 19th-century bar only a six minute walk from the Rubenstein Hotel.

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    Galatoire's

    Experience fine-dining century-old institution serving French-Creole fare in their upscale space (jackets required), just five minutes from the Rubenstein Hotel. From the small village of Pardies, France, Jean Galatoire brought recipes and traditions inspired by the familial dining style of his homeland to create the menu and ambiance of the internationally-renowned restaurant.

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