Bayou St. John is a waterside enclave where oak-canopied streets meet a slow-moving bayou, offering a daily backdrop of kayaks, egrets, and stoop-side conversations in the heart of New Orleans. It’s easy to roam by foot or bike to adjacent Mid-City and the grand homes of Esplanade Ridge, while the French Quarter sits just a breezy ride away via the connected street grid and bike lanes. Outdoor lovers make the most of the neighborhood’s access to the Lafitte Greenway, a linear park and trail that links the bayou to downtown.
Weekend plans practically write themselves. Stroll into expansive City Park for its azalea-lined paths, the New Orleans Museum of Art, and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Step back in time at the 1799 Pitot House on Moss Street, or join neighbors at the springtime Bayou Boogaloo, a music-and-food festival that turns the waterway into a floating block party, hosted by the Bayou Boogaloo. Nearby Fair Grounds Race Course brings thoroughbreds and, each spring, the city’s best-known music festival.
Families appreciate a spectrum of school options, including the innovative Bricolage Academy, with additional choices like Morris Jeff Community School and Cabrini High School. Housing spans Creole cottages, raised center-hall homes, and thoughtfully restored doubles, all within minutes of coffee shops, neighborhood taverns, and po-boy institutions.
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