On the river walk. If you like history make sure you. Check out the bar at the Menger Hotel next to The Alamo. It's where Teddy Roosevelt recruited The Rough Riders. As for restaurants all the best ones are off the River Walk. I usually hate chain restaurants, SA has my one exception, Pappadeauxs, if you like Cajun food it's the best I have found out of New Orleans, if you go it's on a wait every night.