goldendesign Posted June 13, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 13, 2019 Business trip. Be there Thursday through Sunday. I've never been. I'll have most late afternoons/nights available. Those that have been: suggestions on what to do and see? I'm staying here https://historicstreetcarinn.com/ if that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 13, 2019 Share #2 Posted June 13, 2019 Been there twice, it's a dump and smells, but it's a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 13, 2019 Share #3 Posted June 13, 2019 I do not see the appeal. Was there to pick up a boat and we went to the Quarter. Dirty, smelled like a urinal, cover charges or drink minimums at bars. Did not have time to explore the city, but the glimpse I got in passing left me non plussed. I imagine a bit of local knowledge would go a long way to changing my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted June 13, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 13, 2019 I have never been but my old man has. He echoes what others have. It's a dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted June 13, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 13, 2019 Lots of well regarded restaurants by famous chefs..., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 13, 2019 Share #6 Posted June 13, 2019 It is a filth pit, but an awesome one. I haven't been since Katrina but I always had fun there. Is Preservation Hall still a thing? It is well worth the visit for some dixie jazz. Lots of great food as Zephyr mentioned. Like Vegas, everyone needs to see New Orleans at least once. Enjoy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted June 13, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 13, 2019 1 minute ago, wilbur said: It is a filth pit, but an awesome one. I haven't been since Katrina but I always had fun there. Is Preservation Hall still a thing? It is well worth the visit for some dixie jazz. Lots of great food as Zephyr mentioned. Like Vegas, everyone needs to see New Orleans at least once. Enjoy I was a bit disappointed when my ex and I went there in the 80's. I guess I was expecting too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted June 13, 2019 Share #8 Posted June 13, 2019 Aquarium of the Americas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 13, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Road Runner said: I was a bit disappointed when my ex and I went there in the 80's. I guess I was expecting too much. Well, sometimes we don't know until we say "I do". 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen ★ Posted June 13, 2019 Share #10 Posted June 13, 2019 Cafe du Monde for beignets LaFitte’s blacksmith bar for beer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldendesign Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted June 13, 2019 So the consensus is it is a pit. Got it. I felt the same way about Vegas. But Vegas and NOLA seems to have similar attractions; partying and alcohol. Neither of which I partake in. I'll walk frenchmen st and the qtr for the obvious tourist things. I'd love to see the WW2 museum but it closes at 5 and most days I'll be done by then. So night time enjoyment will be my avenue of seeing the city. Where would you get this food you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted June 13, 2019 Share #12 Posted June 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, goldendesign said: Where would you get this food you speak of? TV Food Map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted June 13, 2019 Share #13 Posted June 13, 2019 1 hour ago, wilbur said: It is a filth pit, but an awesome one. I haven't been since Katrina but I always had fun there. Is Preservation Hall still a thing? It is well worth the visit for some dixie jazz. Lots of great food as Zephyr mentioned. Like Vegas, everyone needs to see New Orleans at least once. Enjoy I agree with wilbur on music and food. Preservation Hall is a must see if you like jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted June 13, 2019 Share #14 Posted June 13, 2019 I agree with most - Filth and piss smelling French Qtr. There are a bunch of great restaurants. Last time I was there was also before Katrina. I have no interest in going back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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