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In the laid-back Big Easy, it's easy to have fun without spending a lot of money. Guesthouses are often much more affordable than the big hotels. St. Charles Guesthouse, for example, located in the beautiful Garden District, is only a short streetcar ride from the French Quarter. For reasonably priced drinks in the French Quarter, check out Molly’s on the Market or Jean Lafitte’s Blacksmith shop. The Hurricane at Pat O’Brian’s is also a good deal because, with four shots of rum, one is all you need! Angeli’s is a budget-friendly restaurant in the French Quarter, or you can eat authentic New Orleans fare where the locals do – Uptown at Frankie and Johnny’s. Eat at Regenelli's on Mondays and Tuesdays, and enjoy two-dollar pitchers of Lousiana's finest Abita beer all night. For shopping that won't break the bank, buy your souvenirs at the French Market. Merchants there sell many of the same things you'll find in the shops on Bourbon Street but for much less. And although the shops on Magazine Street tend to be pricey, you can always find great deals at The Funky Monkey and Buffalo Exchange. Looking for deals at night? On Thursdays, the bar in Hotel Le Cirque serves free champagne for ladies from 5pm to 11pm, and Byblo's serves $3 Kettle One martinis all night. There are also many inexpensive bars Uptown along Magazine Street, including the infamous Ms. Mae's, which serves $1 drinks all day every day!