New Orleans
- Thread starter jeff2
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Many years since I was there.
Pretty place, with beautiful inner court yards.
Nice parks, nice old architecture and churches.
Great get away from our winter weather.
I would not go there in any summer month though.
Too sticky and hot in the summer.
We just wandered the town after the usual Blue Line tour on the first day to get oriented and see area beyond the pedestrian core we were staying at.
Did street exploring in daytime only, except one night only on a busy pedestrian street.
Spent a part of one day just riding the old streetcars taking in the sights.
Lots of dodgy areas.
So keep you wits about you.
Your phone well tucked away, just enough cash for the day.
Don't make yourself be alone on the street if you can manage that.
And maybe even a cheap burner while there so if held up not the latest tech to hand over.
Pretty place, with beautiful inner court yards.
Nice parks, nice old architecture and churches.
Great get away from our winter weather.
I would not go there in any summer month though.
Too sticky and hot in the summer.
We just wandered the town after the usual Blue Line tour on the first day to get oriented and see area beyond the pedestrian core we were staying at.
Did street exploring in daytime only, except one night only on a busy pedestrian street.
Spent a part of one day just riding the old streetcars taking in the sights.
Lots of dodgy areas.
So keep you wits about you.
Your phone well tucked away, just enough cash for the day.
Don't make yourself be alone on the street if you can manage that.
And maybe even a cheap burner while there so if held up not the latest tech to hand over.
Its a fun town but grimy, crime ridden and hedonistic. During the day is best to visit places like the old cemeteries and the Garden District. Night time obviously for Bourbon St.
Beware of pickpockets, especially women who will dance up on you.
On the good side its tough to find a bad meal. The party on Bourbon street is famous. During the day oysters in numerous bars are cheap. So indulge.
Beware of pickpockets, especially women who will dance up on you.
On the good side its tough to find a bad meal. The party on Bourbon street is famous. During the day oysters in numerous bars are cheap. So indulge.
One of my favourite cities to visit in the US. Bourbon street is crazy wild, preservation hall, cemetery one, Cajun dance bars and so much more. Quick story, booked a room at a hotel but were too early on arrival, bell boy put our bags in a closet, told him, "Man I sure could use a beer, he said, Y'all want a beer? Come on with me, took me outside to a bar a few steps down the road, walked into a bar, he yelled, Hey Momma, this man wants a beer, get him a beer and paid for it, would not take a tip, thanked him, sat at the bar, waitress gave me a beer as I looked at the wall behind the bar, there was a big stuffed black cat with its mouth wide open with its tongue hanging out, big tail stuck out in the air looking like a very scary feline. Laughed my ass off. Oh. I did give the bellhop a tip later. One warning, do not go anywhere day or night walking on your own. I had a couple of issues of being followed, so you have to be careful. Bottom line, it is an absolute must to visit the city and also surrounding area.
Oysters haven't fully recovered from that big oil spill. Given global warming they may never come back to where they were...
Well thats shitty. When I used to go down it was a buck a pop. I'd eat a couple dozen a day as I wandered around the town at various bars.
I wush I could remeber names, but day drinking in New Orleans mucks that up......I heard Felix's Oyster House, a personal favorite, is now closed...
Cover bands playing crowd pleasers at Famous Door on Bourbon St.
lafite forge bar also on bourbon st
Frenchman’s street for a more genuine music experience, blues, etc.
I think it’s a must visit city, lots of fun for a weekend.
Last thing about that area of Louisiana, if any of you had ever visited New Brunswick, I swear when you are down in Louisiana, you'd wonder if you were in Shediac. If you know the song by The Band, Acadian Driftwood you'd know why. Ah, I sure miss the playing of the washboard at the Cajun dance halls, LOL.
The food, the drinks and the music! Absolutely an amazing city to visit. Like the other said though - you gotta be aware when walking around. And go to the Maple Leaf Bar - fantastic live music.
Timbit
Timbit
I was just there in September and even then it was hot and humid. I'm afraid to ask about summer weather.
Went to some great restaurants and bars, my favorite bar was recommended by Anthony Bourdain in his TV series. It was one of his favorite dive bars in the city. Friend and I did afternoon drinking and the local characters in there were great. Check Point Charlie, cheap drinks too.
One of my favorite places was Mother's, set up like a cafeteria. Can get busy and can line outside but it moves really quick, I had a soft shell crab Po Boy, rice and beans, jambalaya and gumbo. It was our last so has to try everything
Went to some great restaurants and bars, my favorite bar was recommended by Anthony Bourdain in his TV series. It was one of his favorite dive bars in the city. Friend and I did afternoon drinking and the local characters in there were great. Check Point Charlie, cheap drinks too.
One of my favorite places was Mother's, set up like a cafeteria. Can get busy and can line outside but it moves really quick, I had a soft shell crab Po Boy, rice and beans, jambalaya and gumbo. It was our last so has to try everything
Also, some unusual types of food available at retail stores and restaurants, of course Cajun style meals, jambalaya, rabbit legs and gator tails which taste like chicken. LOL.
