Destination: New Orleans

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A fleur-de-lis, which is also the symbol of the New Orleans Saints, sits near the leaderboard at the Zurich Classic.

Apr. 19, 2010
By LINKS Magazine

As the city continues to recover from the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina, there are ever-increasing numbers of reasons to visit one of the most dynamic cities in the country.

Where to Play

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Belle Terre Golf & Country Club: Located west of the city, this Pete Dye design from the '70s has hosted numerous local and regional events, including multiple state amateur championships.

Stonebridge Golf Club: With three nines, each named after a legendary jazz musician from New Orleans, this facility offers plenty of hazards -- both water and sand -- just minutes from the French Quarter.

TPC Louisiana: The site of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans is one of the best courses in the state, offering a challenging layout that may make golfers rethink the city's nickname of the Big Easy.

Where to Stay

Chateau Bourbon: A pre-Civil War era department store was transformed into this 251-room property that transports guests to another time, offering them a taste of 19th-century New Orleans architecture.

Le Pavillion: Dating from 1907, the building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside, the hotel enjoys unique traditions like the serving of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches every night at 10 p.m.

Windsor Court Hotel: With 266 suites, the property offers guests plenty of room to stretch out, making the hotel the perfect base from which to explore the historic city.

Where to Eat

Commander's Palace: From the setting in the Garden District to the Victorian architecture to the menu using local ingredients and Gulf seafood, this popular restaurant is pure New Orleans.

Emeril's Delmonico: This pillar of Emeril Lagasse's culinary empire features Creole specialties like gumbo, pan fried redfish and beignets that help keep diners on course as they negotiate the large menu.

Restaurant August: Louisiana native and James Beard honoree John Besh melded local influences with his classical French training to create one of the best dining experiences in a city known for its gastronomic excellence.