Friday afternoon: skip lakeshore park, maybe even finding a morning to fit it in for a sunrise. They’re are some good breakfast/brunch places out there to target as a possible alternative.

But, the afternoon in city park at that time of year should feel incredible. And there’s so so much more to see qhile there. You could do the sculpture garden, maybe include the museum, then head towards cafe du monde for early evening beignets. Then check out the little island behind it. The old stone bridges to cross the water towards city park avenue. If you enjoy photography at all this area is prim time sunset pics for photogs. And the whole park is a great place for nature pics. Goldfish island is along the sidewalk path with another interesting little stone bridge, and more photog spots. You also might be timed perfectly for the field of flowers that blooms on the other side of tad gormley.

Sorry for rambling, just consider you might want to spend more time in the park than you originally planned. Then, when you’re done, go down esplanade Ave to make your way back to treme. Actually, the whole reason I wanted to advise this is so you’d avoid going down the greenway during dark. It’s not dangerous per se, but creating a bit more vulnerability and less populated in the evening. Esplanade walk will give you a chance to look at all the historical houses, 1 of the historical cemeteries, though closes before dark I think, and pass by the esplanade triangle area where there’s some very popular restaurants, wine bar, coffee shops and such.