NO At Thanksgiving

Going to New Orleans Nov. 20 - 24th - we made reservations at the Royal Sonesta.

Can someone please tell me the best places to eat and the must sees?

Thanks.

NO At Thanksgiving

I seem to be always promoting this restaurant on this site, but I have to tell you, my favorite place for Thanksgiving is Mr. B%26#39;s. They serve a delicious traditional meal, or you can opt for any one of their many other wonderful dishes.

You don%26#39;t say anything about your age ranges, interests, etc., so hard to give you suggestions on places to go, things to eat....

The WWII museum is very interesting. Our museum - New Orleans Museum of Art - is lovely. The Aquarium is fun and well done. The zoo is one of the best in the country, and includes a section devoted to local animals.

I would suggest staying far away from restaurants that employ ';barkers'; to stand on the curb trying to lure you in. Other than that, there are hundreds of fantastic places to eat - no matter what your budget and taste.

NO At Thanksgiving

I agree with Mr. B.%26#39;s. Long one of my very favorite dining spot in New Orleans. Commander%26#39;s Palace is another sure-fire winner. What dort of food do you like? What kind of things do you like to do? Give us a bit more info and we%26#39;ll see what we can suggest.

You%26#39;ll love New Olreans at Thanksgiving!

While I adore Commander%26#39;s - there%26#39;s something about Mr. B%26#39;s for certain holidays such as Thanksgiving - it has always seemed to be the perfect restaurant for that particular holiday, and their turkey and stuffing is so delicious!

While you%26#39;re here - also go to Commander%26#39;s Palace - perhaps for Sunday brunch - reserve NOW though.

When you decide where you want to dine, you might want to make your reservations as soon as possible.

Bayou Classic is Nov. 24th and so many who come for this football game are there for the weekend.

Thank you for the information. My husband and I are in our mid 50%26#39;s. We really enjoy all types of food. We are landing the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week and leaving on Saturday.

Do we just take a cab to the hotel? The WWW museum is one place we do want to go.

What about tours - which ones are good?

I will try Mr. B%26#39;s and the Commodore - any other places?

City Park, Cemetery, and Luizza's

Thinking of taking the Esplanade bus to City Park for Voodoo Fest and stopping to check out the cemetery. I would also like the try the BBQ shrimp poboy (or other suggestions) at Luizza%26#39;s. How far is the cemetery from City Park, or Luizza%26#39;s from the cemetery and how is the neighborhood for walking during the day?

Thanks for your help.

City Park, Cemetery, and Luizza's

St. Louis #3 is right next to City Park. This is a safe cemetery to visit during the day. St. Louis #3 is about 3/4 mile from Liuzza%26#39;s which is at 3636 Bienville.

I believe the BBQ shrimp Po Boy is a specialty at Liuzza%26#39;s by the Tracks which is 3 blocks from the fairgrounds at 1518 N. Lopez.

Mid City is a great New Orleans Neighborhood. You can walk safely in this area during the day.

City Park, Cemetery, and Luizza's

Soulcat,

The BBQ shrimp poboy at Liuzza%26#39;s is HEAVENLY. So is the gumbo. Get a small serving to go with your poboy.

The area is fine for walking in daytime. I%26#39;ll be there for Voodoo Fest, too (and M.O.M.%26#39;s Halloween Ball) and I cannot wait.

Have fun!

Thanks! If we stopped to see the cemetery on the way to Voodoo Fest, I wasn%26#39;t sure if we should wait for the next Esplanade bus to get to City Park or go ahead and walk. Which brings up another question

In regards to the location of the stages at Voodoo Fest, does it make much difference whether one takes the Canal Streetcar or the Esplanade bus?

Away Teams

When a team travels into New Orleans what hotel do they usually stay in?

Away Teams

Hard question to answer because they have so many options. Are you talking professional or college teams? Last time Sooners were there they stayed in one of the big chain hotels on Canal.

Away Teams

Pro teams almost always stayed at the Hyatt Regency pre-K as it%26#39;s attached to the Dome. Since it%26#39;s still closed, I think the other big hotels (Hilton and Sheraton, mainly) get much of the NFL business. I believe a team or two has also stayed at the InterContinental.

Hotel in New Orleans

We%26#39;re visiting New Orleans next month for 3 days and would like to know which out of these hotels below, is the best to stay in.

Creole House

St Peters House

Chateau Hotel

Andrew Jackson Hotel

Country Inn %26amp; Suites by Carlson

They%26#39;re all central, but we want to ensure that we%26#39;re not going to be somewhere too noisy.

If none of these are any good, can anyone recommend a hotel for around $100 a night. thx

Hotel in New Orleans

I%26#39;ve stayed at all of them and the best was the Chateau Hotel, it%26#39;s at a fair location in the French Quarter. My second choice would probably be Country Inn. It%26#39;s also at a fair location just little outside the Quarter. There are some better hotels for about the same rates as these. Try sidestep.com and bookit.com. I can tell you a few of the ';Mystery Hotels'; on bookit which sometimes offer very good rates. I would like to do my best to make sure you get the most out of your stay.

Hotel in New Orleans

Give me your dates and I%26#39;ll see what I can find to recommend.

I agree with Terry;s recommendations. Avoid Creole House and St. Peter House. I don%26#39;t think either is very nice. $100 isn%26#39;t a very high budget in October but you can probably find something.

Another option is try a B%26amp;B. They tend to be cheaper than hotels during the high demand months.

Thanks for your advice. We%26#39;ll be there from the 2-5th Oct.

I%26#39;ve just booked the mystery hotel through Bookit.com and its the Astor Crown Plaza on the corner of Canal St. Do you know the hotel?

Yes.

My mother and father stayed there last year. I booked the hotel for them. They are very picky about hotels, and said it was great.

We were there in June and I wrote a review on Country inn and suites in the TA review section if you want to go and read it. We loved it and could not beat the price. Will be back soon, as my teens loved NO.

I just hope you got the $69 price they were offering last week. I was going to book there but got the St Anne Marie fo $39, couldn%26#39;t pass that up.

things to do?

we will be visiting NO next weekend...sept 22-sept25, any ideas of what we should try to do , places to go, things to see or restaurants to visit....we want to make the most of our first trip since its only a couple of days. we will be at the saints home opener on monday evening.

things to do?

Michelle, this forum is a wealth of information. Browse through previous posts and you%26#39;ll find many of your questions already answered! If you have any specific questions after that, I%26#39;m sure we%26#39;ll try our best to help!

Have fun while you%26#39;re here.

things to do?

Lucky you!! I would love to see a Saints home game. Part of the fun of being in New Orleans is just wandering around the French Quarter and stopping in at whatever place grabs your attention. Pat O%26#39;Brien%26#39;s is a must-do for your first visit to New Orleans, it is a piano bar that is famous for Hurricanes. Shopping at the French Market is always fun and inexpensive. A buggy ride thru the French Quarter is a fun way to see things. My favorite restaurant that I never miss is Napoleon House on St. Louis Street - it is inexpensive, has great muffalettas, and has a lot of old-world ambiance.

ty jjnola, i read alot of the posts....i came up with a list of restaurants i%26#39;m definitely gonna try. i%26#39;m gonna read some more to see what activities i can come up with to fill up my saturday and sunday stay.

ty jlr51, ive taken everything you%26#39;ve mentioned into consideration....they sound exactly what im looking to do!

Go Saints , We are also going to the home game . Where coming into town on sep 20-25th . And can%26#39;t wait for the game.

Royal Sonesta vs the Omni Royal for stay in October

I am booking several rooms for a company retreat for the middle of October. I am trying to satisfy a group of people with many different views, ages and ideas. Which of these 2 hotels would cover the wants and needs of a broad spectrum of people?

Royal Sonesta vs the Omni Royal for stay in October

IF you choose the Royal Sonesta..have the party goers get streetside or balcony rooms and those that want a rest the interior rooms. The Omni is very nice too but will be quieter and less %26#39;lively%26#39; but also has the Rib Room which is very good. Either choice given the two would be fine. It also depends on whether you want to be on Bourbon St. or a side street..(st. Louis I believe)

Royal Sonesta vs the Omni Royal for stay in October

I agree it comes down to whether you think the group would prefer to be right on Bourbon where a lot of partying takes place or at the Omni. Both are great hotels, IMO and you will be pleased with both. The Royal Sonesta isn%26#39;t a party hotel compared to a lot of others. It is very nice. They both have good pool decks. The Omni is a very short walk to Bourbon so it might make everyone happy if you are trying to keep some folks away from it. I like the Royal Sonesta better but if I was putting a diverse group up I might opt for the Omni.

I stayed in two rooms at the royal sonesta (bourbon balcony and interior pool)

I felt the one by the pool was nicer, and it felt like I wasn%26#39;t actually on bourbon street. It was like I could walk on bourbon street and see crazy stuff, but then come back to my room and it was like I was miles away.

The bourbon balcony room is definitely for party animals, especially since you WILL NOT SLEEP. You will hear everything, but you%26#39;ll also be in the middle of things and you can throw beads, watch a parade if there is one, and generally just feel like you%26#39;re in the middle of the craziest street in the world.

Both are good for different reasons and I feel they would satisfy a large number of people if they have varying tastes. The party animals can stay in the bourbon balcony and the people who like to rest can stay at the pool courtyard room.

If it were me, I would pick the Omni so that you can escape Bourbon street when you want to.

Both are nice hotels but I%26#39;ve always felt the Omni is a tad classier. It does have some small rooms, however, so consider that when making your room choice.

I have never stayed at the Omni, but stayed at the Royal Sonesta the last time I was in New Orleans and thought it was a beautiful, elegant hotel. My husband and I had a room that overlooked Bourbon Street and we weren%26#39;t bothered by noise. I hate that building that is right across from the entrance to the Omni...it is a big white building that in my opinion, looks totally out of place in the Quarter, but the hotel looks very nice.

The omni is a lot higher than the Sonesta and has a great observation deck for the FQ and a nice pool area.

Does anyone know what that big white building across from the Omni is. We are thinking about staying there and was just curious.

That%26#39;s the courthouse that you will see in the movie ';Runaway Jury';.

Both of thwe hotels are very nice, couldn%26#39;t go wrong with either.

Each has his/her own opinion of beauty....what is a ';big white ugly building'; across from the Omni to some, is to others, a historic courthouse which is quite nice to look down on from upper floors of the Omni. Everything else above is well stated about the two hotels. One other thing about the Omni is the management and staff - they have impressed me. The guys who manage the front doors and cars have been there for years and understand hospitality, and the front desk seems particularly well trained and helpful....not to say that anything is wrong at the Sonesta. If you stay at the Omni, do not accept a room with a door to an adjoining room as you can hear everything.

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STreet cams status?

Does anyone know the statu or plans for the closed street cameras? I like to check in on nola.com and their various cameras. But since Katrina, first beadcam and now bourbon cam (both, I think, at Cat%26#39;s Meow)are ';temporarily'; not working.

In the past I came across other cameras at different sites, but I can%26#39;t remember any of them.

STreet cams status?

I would be interested in knowing if any street cam%26#39;s are up and running. Does nayone have a n update on this?

STreet cams status?

Most (if not all) of NOLA%26#39;s cams are not operating (too bad). I really liked BourboCam and BeadCam in their heyday. I think that money is the issue at this point....

Anyway, here%26#39;s one link for NO cams:

neworleanswebsites.com/cat/en/lc/lc.html

Please note that the sites may be hit and miss. Some may work, some not.

Best Ghost Tour?

We%26#39;ll be in NO this August and were hoping to do a ghost tour that will leave us smiling.....any ideas? We%26#39;re trying to decide between Haunted History, Bloody Marys or Lord Chaz - Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Best Ghost Tour?

Any one of them will probably leave you smiling, so it%26#39;s a coin toss. I understand Bloody Mary has a nighttime CEMETERY tour, can%26#39;t imagine anything that could make ya smile more than that, LOL. Been reading a lot about Ghost Expedition, sounds interesting, but not really ';smile'; material, can%26#39;t wait to try that one myself. ENJOY!

Best Ghost Tour?

I did the New Orleans Ghost Tour when I went last year. We really enjoyed it. Pierre was our guide and he did a great job. www.neworleansghosttour.com

Next year I am doing the Ghost Expedition and a Voodoo Tour. I can%26#39;t wait!

Deb

Hiya Cruisin: I%26#39;ve been to NOLA each year for the past 7 or so years, and I ALWAYS take one of Lord Chaz%26#39;s tours! They are always a blast!

I think you can make reservations online and get a coupon for a buck or two off admission (or at least you were able to in the past). Let me know what you thought of your ghost tours. I%26#39;ll be there for Halloween again this year, and will be going on a number of them myself.

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Olde Nawlins Cookery

Could anyone tell me if the Olde Nawlins Cookery at 729 Conti Street is still open?

Olde Nawlins Cookery

Tom Fitzmorris does not list it as open on nomenu.com. Frommers shows it is closed indefinately. The owner died during Katrina. Phone and website are down too. Sorry.

Olde Nawlins Cookery

I really hate to hear that, thank you very much.

hotel rates for christmas............

heyyya.......just booked out trip for 12/13-12/17 (can%26#39;t wait!). wanted to post that the rates for the place d%26#39;arms were a lot lower on their own web site than any of the travel (expedia, travelocity) sites. Less by more than $20/ night overall for the 4 nights. This might be the deal w/ a lot of hotels b/c of the papa noel / christmas specials. Just an FYI.......hope lots of people are down , the city is gorgeous at christmas time!

hotel rates for christmas............

Yankeefan,

I will be there December 6-9 and I am really looking forward to my trip. I have never been there during Christmas time but I have heard that it is decorated beautifully. How is the weather at that time of year. will I need a heavy coat?

BTW how can you be a Yankees fan when you live in Baltimore, oh wait I remember because the Orioles stink. :)

hotel rates for christmas............

jiffer21225,

The weather is just not very predictable for packing. December experiences for me include days warm enough for light jackets and other days so frigid that I needed gloves...and yet another December with a day filled with monsoon type winds and heavy rain. Defintely take a heavy coat. Night temps can be very cold with the breeze off the river.

Pack for any extreme in December.

I think you%26#39;ll enjoy the city during the Holiday Season.

We%26#39;ve visited during December and plan to go again this year to celebrate our 60th birthdays. Last time we took good rain coats with zip in linings and that worked out perfectly. Take a nice pair of gloves and you should be set if it gets too cold. Some of us from the more northern states, like Michigan, actually think that New Orleans winters aren%26#39;t all that cold.

Reasonably priced dinners

I am in New Orleans for a few days. I am looking for a restaurant with atmosphere that is not a tourist trap and that I won%26#39;t be spending $100 for a dinner for 2. All kinds of food is OK. French quarter is preferred but we will travel if it is worthwhile.

Reasonably priced dinners

I%26#39;m not sure exactly what you%26#39;re asking but you can get good casual meals at places like EAT, Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, Port of Call, etc for $25-30 for two.

Reasonably priced dinners

Breakfast options:

Clover Grill

Petunia%26#39;s

Lunch/Dinner:

Port of Call

Praline Connection (on Frenchman St.)

Yo Momma%26#39;s (another good burger)

Napoloeon House (not too tourist-trappy)

Fiorella%26#39;s

These are all casual and hit the spot depending on what you%26#39;re hungry for.

Yo Mama%26#39;s has the best homemade hamburgers (with a salad or bake potatoe) and gumbo for abour $8 each, just off Bourbon at the 700 block.

Country Flame has fair steaks for $12-$15 Iverbille at Exchange.

Zydeco BBQ just behind the Bourbon Cowboy has great food from $10- $15.

There%26#39;s much more if your interested. Click my name and it should show some of my pass postings on this matter.

I know my views are out of whack(i live in manhattan) but i think your choices are greater and more varied than you might think.

for dinner I would stick with a more casual atmosphere, Acme oyster

gumbo shop and coops cme to mind right away. Also, and I think this is a nice little secret, but remoulade on bourbon st. is owned by

Arnauds and they share I believe, the same kitchen. So, the turtle soup, and shrimp Arnoud are the same but the prices are cheaper.

The only thing I hope is you resist the temptation to eat at a chain.

The local food is wonderful and plentiful and worth the research.

Enjoy!

';Fiorella%26#39;s';

shudder...never again...

Mona Lisa on Royal (between Barracks and Gov. Nicholls)

Lola%26#39;s on Esplanade (Near City Park)

Cafe Degas on Esplanade (Near City Park)

Jacques Imo%26#39;s on Oak (Riverbend)

Casamento%26#39;s on Magazine

Mandina%26#39;s on Canal

Adolfo%26#39;s on Frenchmen (Above Apple Barrel Bar)

Reading your posting I%26#39;m not sure if you are looking for good inexpensive dining or if you are looking for ';fine dining';. Another place I would recommend for the good inexpensive dining is Oceanana just off Bourbon at St Louis (I think St Louis, either that or the next block, the 500 block). Everything I mentioned is in the good inexpensive places line of dining. All are in the Quarter, very short walking distance apart.

I suggest you give the Superior Grill (Mexican) a try. It%26#39;s located at 3636 St. Charles Ave.. Their web addresss is www.superiorgrill.com. (Bkfst/Lunch/Dinner menu and prices included).

The atmosphere is nice, both indoor %26amp; outdoor dining, great service, and a varied menu. It%26#39;s about 1 1/2 miles east of the French Quarter on St. Charles Ave. It fits your criteria very nicely.

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Some questions for the experienced travelers!

Hello,

My husband and I are visiting NO in January for few days. We are so excited and want to make the most of our time in NO. I haven%26#39;t been to NO since 1997 and my husband has never been there!

We would like to catch a very early flight to NO, but we cannot check into our hotel until 4pm. We don%26#39;t want to carry our luggage around for hours!

Has anyone else had this problem? Any ideas? I don%26#39;t think the hotel does early check-ins.

Also, has anyone done those swamp boat tours? Any reviews?

Thanks so much! This forum has been so helpful!

Some questions for the experienced travelers!

every hotel I%26#39;ve stayed in NOLA has allowed me to drop off my bags and then check in later. I always try to take an early flight there too to get the most time there as possible.

I%26#39;m not sure about the swamp tours but I%26#39;m sure someone here can answer that for you.

Have a great time!

Some questions for the experienced travelers!

Hotels will have a safe place to store your luggage until you can check in. In 27 years of visiting, I%26#39;ve only waited it out once. I%26#39;ve always been able to get into a room earlier than check-in so you might get a pleasant surprise.

I am excited for you. Have fun!

Hotels will check your bags but for swamp tours in January there won%26#39;t be much to see as the big attraction is in hibernation (alligators)

I recommend Dr. Wagner%26#39;s Honey Island Swamp Tour near Slidell, LA.

I agree with the others. Contact the hotel and ask about luggage storage for early arrivals. Also ask if they will allow early check-in IF the room is available/clean. If they say no, change hotels. For whatever reason, some NOLA hotels (the Astor Crowne Plaza has been mentioned in several posts) refuse to budge from the published ';check-in time'; even if rooms are available.

I don%26#39;t know that I would take a swamp tour in January. My husband and I went once in March, and even then it was too chilly for the alligators to be out. Plus it was a very cold trip for us on the boat.

Thanks so much - that is great advice. Maybe we will skip the swamp tour! Or we will just have to come back and visit again in the warmer months!

I have never come across any hotel anywhere in the world that doesn%26#39;t have luggage storage for early arrivals, but I suppose it would be worth an email or phone call to confirm...

One advantage of touring a swamp during Jaunary is that there%26#39;s very little foliage and you can see things you%26#39;d normally miss because of the dense vegetation. One disadvantage is that alligators are in hibernation during that time.

Don%26#39;t forget the most hotels will also store your baggage after check-out for a late departure. That way you can spend even more time in New Orleans.

Mid priced dinner w/ a group?

I%26#39;m attending a conference at the Hilton and am looking for some good dinner restaurants that we can either walk to or take the trolley (or a quick cab ride). I%26#39;ll have a group (8-12) and need something not too expensive, and would like some good authentic New Orleans atmosphere. I have Mulates on the list, but they don%26#39;t take reservations. Where else should we try?

Thanks!

Mid priced dinner w/ a group?

Mr. B%26#39;s is moderate priced. BBQ shrimp entree is $22. Most entrees are about $20.

http://www.mrbsbistro.com/info.php

Mr. B%26#39;s takes reservations. They are at 201 Royal St. in the FQ.

Mid priced dinner w/ a group?

If you%26#39;re looking for authentic New Orleans atmosphere, I%26#39;d skip Mulate%26#39;s. They attempt to create a Cajun atmosphere, which is more like restaurants around the Lafayette area.

Jacques-Imo%26#39;s takes reservations for parties of five or more. It%26#39;s a 10-15 minute taxi ride from the Hilton and it%26#39;s a great place to go with a group.

http://www.jacquesimoscafe.com/

I%26#39;d recommend Feelings Cafe in the Marigny. Cab ride required, but it%26#39;s mid-priced, consistently wonderful, and it has a truly authentic New Orleans atmosphere and cuisine. The restaurant is housed in a former plantation see: http://www.feelingscafe.com/. Arrive early for your reservation and have a drink on the patio. I recommend the gulf fish Nicolas.

Another great restaurant - albeit Spanish - is Rio Mar in the Warehouse District. It%26#39;s adjacent to Mulates. Wonderful tapas and Chilean and Argentian wines. Here%26#39;s the website: http://www.riomarseafood.com/ and it%26#39;s within walking distance.

Both restaurants take reservations.

Feelings is a great place. I have eaten there at least 3 times. The building is just beautiful. Very laid back neighborhood restaurant with moderate prices. Take a cab there and back at night. It is just outside (downriver) of the FQ in the Faubourg Marigny.

I%26#39;ll add my recommendation for Feelings to those already posted. We%26#39;ve always enjoyed the food and the service there. It%26#39;s on Chartres, a few blocks downriver past Elysian Fields.

A little bit here, a little bit there...

Because we will only be in New Orleans for such a short period of time, our first night I would like to wander around stopping at some reståurant bars for a drink and an appetizer. Many small bites and lots of drinks!! I know who is famous for good oysters, any other ideas??? ie. Stop here..... for a cup of gumbo and a microbrew, or have desserts at Brennans.

Any ideas would be great!!

Thanks,

barb

A little bit here, a little bit there...

Desire for oysters

Yo Mama%26#39;s for gumbo and a drink

Click my name for other past suggestions

A little bit here, a little bit there...

Before retiring to your hotel, a good place for a nightcap is the Alpine restaurant where they have a tasty Spanish coffee. The waiter there makes it fun - I think his name is John - he makes quite a production of it, with fire and everything. The Alpine is on the corner of Chartres and Wilkinson - about a half block off of Jackson Square.

I would disagree with the Alpine suggestion. It ranks as the single worst meal I have EVER had in New Orleans. And that%26#39;s a lot of meals in my 20+ years here.

toottimeterry, thanks for the Yo Mama%26#39;s recommendation. That%26#39;s one I wasn%26#39;t aware of, but it%26#39;s on my list now.

Thanks for all the ideas. I think we will end the night at Brennans for bananas foster. Can you just go into a bar area and order desssert? Also, is Drago%26#39;s close to Bourbon St?

Thanks,

Barb

Barb, Drago%26#39;s is in Metairie, a suburb of New Orleans, which is about 20-30 minutes from the FQ/CBD by taxi.

Oops......I just remembered that Drago%26#39;s has a new location at the Hilton.

Rodin, according to my map, the Hilton is heading away from the French Quarter, correct?

barb

That%26#39;s correct, Barb. It%26#39;s just a couple of blocks upriver from the French Quarter, and it%26#39;s not a bad walk if you%26#39;re already on the river side of the Quarter.

You can also take the streecar along the river and get off at the Hilton.

Drago's

Wondering if anyone has been to Drago%26#39;s new location @ Hilton Riverside and what any opinions might be? We typically squeeze in a time when in NOLA to go over to Metairie to the other place.....but the Hilton sure would be easy to get to.

Drago's

I had friends go there recently and as expected they raved about the chargrilled oysters and the grilled fish and from listening to the Tom Fitzmorris food show callers it sounds as if the Drago%26#39;s at the riverside is every bit as good as the original in Metairie.

Drago's

Thank you so much for the update. We will be in NOLA the weekend before Halloween......cannot wait for those oysters!!

Acme now offers char broiled oysters which were pretty good..They also have them at the Acme in the Airport.

overwhelmed with hotels

I am getting overwhelmed!! Hubby and I are coming to NO the end of Feb. We are going on a cruise and then spending 3 nights before coming home. It has been about 8 years since we have been. I need help on where to stay. Last few trips we were just looking for cheap. (we were young then-LOL) Now I want something really nice. It needs to be in French Quarter and I would love a balcony and a great court yard. This will be our anniversary and leaving kids at home-so romantic would be great! Either a hotel or B%26amp;B-does not matter. There are so many once I start reading about them all it just makes it harder to find something. Thanks

overwhelmed with hotels

The W has gotten good comments about their courtyard. From personal experience I can recommend the Ritz-Carlton and Maison Orleans. Both are off the chart romance-wise. Feel free to drop a line if you have specific questions.

overwhelmed with hotels

Maison Orleans is no more. It%26#39;s part of the Ritz Carlton now.

Personally, I don%26#39;t think either W Hotel here is all that great. There are better W Hotels in other cities!

Maison Orleans certainly is still alive and kicking. Stayed there last week. While it is in the Ritz building and under their corporate structure, it is a distinct and delightful experience.

Thanks for the replies! Do you know if Maison Orleans has a website? I have searched but I can not find one. The Ritz was one I had narrowed it down to. I was looking at Le Pavillon Hotel also. How far is that from the action? Would it be ok to walk-distance and safety wise? Any ideas on it compared to the other 2?

I am not really sure what is considered the French Quarter-where it stops and starts.

One more question-how is it there on a week night? I enjoy the crowds-not mardi gras size crowds-but I like to be around alot of people having fun. Would a week night be boring? Should we plan for a weekend night?

Thanks for all your help!!

The Maison Orleanws no longer has its own web site. If you%26#39;ll go to this link, then click on the tab that says ';The Ritz Carlton Club, Maison Orleans,'; you%26#39;ll find the information you seek. It appears that, although the Maison Orleans is a separate wing, it%26#39;s now being treated as the club level of the Ritz. Of couse, a rose by any other name.........

ritzcarlton.com/en/鈥efault.htm

I don%26#39;t think a weeknight in the FQ would be boring. You%26#39;ll still find lively people on Bourbon St. and the immediate outlying areas. Restaurants will be less crowded. You might find it harder to see th big names in live music, though, if that is your thing. Hptels may be easier to get a good rate from on the weekend though.

Please check out the Maison de Ville - it is in the middle of the French Quarter, is VERY romantic, has a lovely restaurant, and is just a hidden gem.

The website is: http://www.maisondeville.com/

This is truly a small, boutique hotel, that would be perfect for a romantic get-away. I personally prefer small hotels and high end B%26amp;B%26#39;s, and this is where I%26#39;d stay if I was coming to New Orleans for a romantic weekend.

The Ritz did the right thing by ';reflagging'; Maison Orleans as the Ritz Carlton%26#39;s club level. It didn%26#39;t work as its own brand and it was too confusing having those two ';separate'; hotels along with a third, the Iberville Suites, in the same building. The M.O. didn%26#39;t command the high rates necessary to stay alive as a separate entity but it%26#39;s indeed a nice experience. We%26#39;ve stayed there twice for anniversaries and it%26#39;s a tad nicer than the typical Ritz Carlton room.

Nolachar, have you been to Maison de Ville recently? I%26#39;ve always really liked the hotel and the restaurant but have heard positively awful things about the place post-Katrina. I know they%26#39;ve had recent ownership changes and I can%26#39;t figure out what%26#39;s going on. Any first-hand experiences?

Cajunwave - nope, I have not been post-Katrina - if what you%26#39;ve heard is true, that%26#39;s just terrible, since the hotel and restaurant have always been just wonderful. Hopefully others who have been recently will post, because I%26#39;d want to know.

Airport distance

Have a trip coming up the first of the year and was wondering how far the airport is from the French Quarter where we will be staying.Also, is a taxi easlily accessible or are there shuttles to that area?Thanks

Airport distance

Taxis are readily available at the airport. The ride, depending on traffic, is approximately 30 minutes to the French Quarter. Fare from the airport is $28 plus $1 fuel surcharge and tip - $12 per person for parties of more than 2.. There is also a shuttle service for $13 per person.

Sunday Jazz Brunch--Help me Choose!!!!

Greetings everyone!! Still deep in planning our first trip 6-11th of Oct to NOLA since K!! And that brings me to this posting--Making a decision re:Sunday Brunch! Being my birthday-it%26#39;s my plan to be very indulgent the entire day--starting with Brunch! On past trips we have done Commanders-and decided we should try new places(to us) this time around. I have come up with 3 and very open to other suggestions--in no special order(1) Muriel%26#39;s (2)Cafe Marigny

(3)Palace Cafe . I posted on Chowhound and someone suggested Arnaud%26#39;s Jazz Bistro, we were considering them for a Monday or Tuesday dinner since the choices narrow on those days.

Also-better half would so prefer not to pack a jacket-but we can still do upscale casual quite well. Thanks in advance for responses---looking forward to your input!!!

Sunday Jazz Brunch--Help me Choose!!!!

We had brunch at palace Cafe a few years ago and it was nice, though not spectacular. I personally like Court of Two Sisters for their brunch. Food is very good and the fountain courtyard is a beaustiful setting. You won%26#39;t need a jacket.

Sunday Jazz Brunch--Help me Choose!!!!

I would vote for Muriel%26#39;s for brunch. I%26#39;ve been post-Katrina, and the food was very good. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and ask to be allowed to explore the rooms upstairs - you will feel that you are back in time, in some swanky brothel (think ';Pretty Baby';). Plus, you will be in the middle of the French Quarter, thus it will be easy to walk around and enhoy the rest of your day (the weather should be perfect).

Definitely Muriel%26#39;s as the Court of Two Sisters is very %26#39;average%26#39; food set in a nice courtyard jazz atmosphere but to get much more superior food I%26#39;d choose Muriel%26#39;s Jazz Brunch.

If I you would choose between the two, Commanders or Muriels?

Thanks,

barb

voodoo music festival

Hi, I was looking up music festivals and came across the VME ofr 2007. I was confused by the website so I have some questions. First, Is it going on this october? If so, how do I get tickets, do i need them in advanced or do we buy them at the gate? Where can I find a schedule for the bands? Please let me know so I can plan- or not plan our trip to one of the coolest cities in the U.S. Also, how cold is it in new orleans at the end of October? Thanks,

voodoo music festival

Voodoo is October 26 and 27 at City Park. It%26#39;s too early for the schedule to be announced but it should happen within the next few weeks.

I would get tickets in advance. ';At the gate'; can result in very long lines.

By all accounts, it%26#39;s a fun time!

voodoo music festival

The voodoo festival is a great time. They get a good selection of national and local line-ups. Its a newer festival over the past 6 years or so and is still gaining exposure. Normally you can buy tickets at the gate the day of the event although I think you save a little money buying them in advance. The weather is great this time of year, still warm but humidity is down. Not to mention it goes on over halloween weekend which is a fun time to be in new orleans. There is a place on the offical site to join the mailing list by entering your email. So when they decide on a lineup you should know quickly.

http://voodoomusicfest.com/

Enjoy!

The 2007 artist schedule has been released. The fest expands to three days with Rage Against the Machine, Smashing Pumpkins, Wilco, Ben Harper and Sinead O%26#39;Connor headlining.

hey, thanks for the info! I was wondering how to find out what bands are playing on what days... we%26#39;re only going to be there friday or saturday. Also, for the big bands like Rage against the machine- is there any extra cost or is it all access, all one price tickets? Thank you so much for any good advice.

It%26#39;s a one-price ticket but I%26#39;m unsure of which days the bands will perform. Have you checked the officlal Voodoo site?

http://www.nola.com/voodoofest/

Additional info and updates. Also, the daily lineup will not be released until September-ish. The Gambit Weekly will have a good map with concession/facilities.

If you go by how things went with the lineup last year: I%26#39;m thinking Rage will be Friday, the Pumpkins on Saturday and Wilco on Sunday?????? It is so awesome they expanded to three days and BY FAR the better location (and bargain) than JazzFest!

The Schedule is online!

voodoomusicfest.com/2007/experience_schedule/

Enjoy.

NOLA restaurant, food suggestions

I won a dinner at NOLAS and will have the chef at my disposal, I want to pace myself to get the best experience, anyone have suggestions on menu items , must haves?

NOLA restaurant, food suggestions

Well thats quite an order...I%26#39;ve heard so many good things on various menu items I%26#39;ve never had and those I%26#39;ve had

The gulf oyster %26amp; crabmeat appetizer, garlic crusted redfish or grilled fish of the day, followed by the white chocolate-bread pudding would make a nice evening. I%26#39;ve heard the roasted duck is excellent also.

NOLA restaurant, food suggestions

You lucky guy! NOLA is truly a fine restaurant and Susan Spicer is a renowned chef. My menu favorites there are sweetbreads (not everyone%26#39;s cup of meat, I admit), the bouillabasse, and the briased pork. For dessert, the lemon bombe is fantastic.

Do ask for them to pair a glass of wine with each course. They have a good, moderatley priced selection that will greatly enhance your meal.

Enjoy your trip to New Olreans!

I thought Susan Spicer was with Bayona and Herbsaint but I%26#39;ve been wrong before.

The chef will be Michael Ruosso, and I plan on pairing wines since it is included.

OWAH TAN NASS SIAM!

Cajunyank is right! I was raving about Bayona, next time maybe I%26#39;ll read the question before answering! Sorry about that!

For an appetizer, I would recommend Miss Hay%26#39;s Stuffed Chicken Wings with Homemade Hoisin Dipping Sauce. They are fantastic!!!

The New Orleans school of cooking

I was just wondering if anyone has taken this class. It sounds like fun but they do say it%26#39;s only a demo and no hands on experiance. Just thought i would see if anyone else had tried it and what their thoughts on it where. Thanks in advance

The New Orleans school of cooking

I%26#39;m not familiar with NO School of Cooking, but if you%26#39;re looking for

something hands-on try the Savvy Gourmet. Here%26#39;s the website:

http://www.savvygourmet.com/classesEvents.php

The New Orleans school of cooking

Here%26#39;s the link to a post about the NO School of Cooking post-Katrina; you may find it helpful.

http://tinyurl.com/2jwmtm

Thanks so much for the quick responce . This should help us decide what we are doing i hope .

Dress code

Just checked the temperature for New Orlieans and we will be there in 3 weeks so I don%26#39;t assume it will cool off much. I have reservations for Galatoire%26#39;s on Friday 10/5 and wanted to know if dress sandals are acceptable or is that too casual?

Dress code

I wouldn%26#39;t suggest sandals at Galatoire%26#39;s. Although New Orleans is a laid back city, and tourists have been known to be admitted to some fine dining establishments in jeans and t-shirts, Galatoire%26#39;s is quite old school and sandals would certainly stand out, unless you are there for lunch. After all, the waiters are in tuxedoes and gentlemen are requested to wear jackets at dinner and all day on Sunday.

Dress code

I agree with the post above. Galatoire%26#39;s is about as old school as they come (and happens to be one of my favorite restaurants). However, I cannot tell if you are a man or woman. As a female, I wear dress sandals all the time (very elegant, high heel) and they are perfect. If you are a man, please do not wear sandals at Galatoire%26#39;s for any meal. You would absolutely stand out. Lunch on Friday at Galatoire%26#39;s will be filled with professionals in suits (even though it%26#39;s ';casual Friday';), and many will actually stay for dinner! Further, most New Orleans diners dress well for dinner at our established top restaurants (such as this one).

Thanks for the info, the next night we are going to Commanders Palace and I would assume the same dress code applies. Our reservations are not until 8:00, can you suggest any place to go around 6:00 for cocktails and snacks. We are going to be on the Honey Island Swamp Tour all afternoon so we probably will not make it until 8:00 for dinner. A little something to hold us over would be wonderful.

You are correct - Commander%26#39;s requires jackets (at least for dinner, for certain). It is wonderful - in fact, you are hitting two of my favorite restaurants!

If you want a snack before dinner (please don%26#39;t eat too much - CP is so delicious, including their desserts), consider The Columns Hotel on St. Charles Avenue - a gorgeous old mansion turned hotel/bar. I am not certain that they have nibbles, but believe they do. They have a beautiful front porch, so you can sip and watch the world go by (and by then, we hope that our St. Charles Avenue streetcars have returned to that area of the avenue - they%26#39;ve been gone since the storm).

Across from the Columns, and a place I know for certain has food - you could get a cheese plate or other snack - is the Delachaise, which is a tiny wine bar, with a pretty good menu of food as well (and lots of beer, mixed drinks, etc.).

These are both located on St. Charles Avenue, VERY close to Washington, so quite close to Commander%26#39;s Palace.

Sip, another wine bar, is located on Magazine Street, and is a popular place to hang out and people watch in the early evening. It is also fairly close to CP.

Commander%26#39;s Palace does NOT require jackets any longer. They dropped that part of the dress code pre-Katrina. However, you certainly won%26#39;t feel out of place by dressing up. It%26#39;s a nice restaurant and you should dress accordingly.

From Commander%26#39;s website:

Dress is upscale, jackets preferred at dinner.

No Shorts.

pimple treatment

New Year's Eve Packages

Thinking about hitting the Big Easy this year. Do any hotels offer packages? Any additional info about where to have dinner and what to do would be appreciated!

New Year's Eve Packages

The vast majority do offer packages, many of which are described on their web pages. If you can tell sus a bit more about your preferences and price range we may be able to suggest something specific.

New Year's Eve Packages

Thanks! We will be two couples in our 30s, no kids. We all like to see live music, have a drink or twelve, eat great food (we are all adventurous eaters). We%26#39;re definitely not stuffy and would rather a funky small hotel in the FQ than a chain and a fun, casual dinner than a formal thing. Very open to suggestions. Thanks so much!

Hotels with a NO flair I%26#39;d pick from Place D%26#39;armes, St. Marie, Prince Conti, Le Richelieu, Provincial, Monteleone and for food try a forum search for %26#39;restaurants%26#39;.

I think it%26#39;s too early for most NYE packages to even be listed!

Ursuline convent

Are they still giving tours at Ursuline Convent? I thought I heard that they substained some roof damage in the storm and the tours were not being offered. Any idea??

Ursuline convent

They recently had a major Vatican Mosaic Exposition there so I%26#39;m sure the roof is repaired...Don%26#39;t know about actual tours.

Ursuline convent

They were doing tours during the exposition, they may still be doing them now.

I called and the tours run between 9AM and 4PM on all days except Mondays.

Thanks guys. Thereis someone in our group that really wants to take a tour of the convent.

Well, it%26#39;s not really a convent any more, for afew centuries:) The main floor is a halway and several public rooms. Recently dedicated to the mosaic display. Before, they did a short slide show with a tour guide, then you saw a few rooms with a few museum-type displays, and then a pek at the attached chapel. All very nice, of course. The uppr two floors are not open to the public -- diocese archives and offices.

Depending on how much you wish to see some rooms, and another white gilded chapel ..... it looks better from the outside, view of the building and front garden. Look through the gates. But then, I may be jaded.

Bywater area

We will be in town this weekend and noticed that there is a Bywater Arts Festival. Is this a good area? Is it near the French Quarter?

Thanks for any info.

Bywater area

Diane,

It would be a perfect bike ride. If you love walking, you could walk. If you don%26#39;t, it is a short cab ride.

This is a great little neighborhood. If I were in town, I would definitely check it out.

If you do go, please post a report.

What is your dream eating plan for a weekend in New Orleans?

Hi Foodies!

Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to help us maximize our short time in New Orleans. My husband and I are headed there this wekend. It will be a first visit for both of us.

It is all about the food for us (well, that and a couple of good night%26#39;s sleep away from our baby boy!).

We arrive at 11 am Saturday morning and will stay through Monday Noon.

By my calculations, that gives us 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners. We would LOVE to hear how you would allocate your meals!

We are staying at Le Pavillion (CBD near FQ, if I am not mistaken).

No budget constraints but we don%26#39;t shy away from dives with great food, either!

Reservations may be a problem at this late date, so any tips you have on securing a coveted table are also appreciated!

We are holding a reservation at Brennan%26#39;s for Sunday brunch but could change it if someone has better ideas. Commander%26#39;s appeared to have no open tables until the following week!

Thanks to everyone - hope you have fun with this one! Best, ECT

What is your dream eating plan for a weekend in New Orleans?

I recommend Brigtsen%26#39;s for a very special dinner. They are located at 723 Dante St. in uptown NO near the intersection of Carrollton Ave and St. Charles Ave. You must have reservations. Dress is business casual. Coat and tie or jackets for men are not required.

From their website:

www.brigtsens.com

Since 1986, we at Brigtsen%26#39;s have been sharing our love of New Orleans cuisine with our guests. Come and have dinner with the family.

Gene Bourg, writing as restaurant critic for The Times-Picayune, described Brigtsen%26#39;s Restaurant%26#39;s interpretation of Creole/Acadian food as a ';reaffirmation that Louisiana cooking is America%26#39;s most durable and satisfying. Brigtsen%26#39;s is now the place against which all other restaurants serving South Louisiana cuisine have to be measured.';

Dinner Tuesday - Saturday

5:30-10:00 PM

Closed Sunday %26amp; Monday

For Reservations, please call 504-861-7610

What is your dream eating plan for a weekend in New Orleans?

Next time we%26#39;re there, I want to go back to Snug Harbor (on Frenchman Street) for dinner -- BBQ shrimp is darn tasty -- and stay for the jazz later on. This weekend they have Steve Masakowski and Ellis Marsalis playing guitar %26amp; piano together (Sunday the 9th).

When we were there last year, we got to the restaurant too late and the show was already sold out. The food was *very* good and the place attracts a lot of locals coming in for dinner and jazz.

Very nice place to be.

Have fun!

Thank you both! I had heard of Brigstens - Sounds great!

Had not come across Snug Harbor but ';music'; was to be my next forum search after I had some restaurant reservations in place.

As it stands now, we have just managed to secure a table at Commander%26#39;s Palace for Jazz Brunch (which will replace Brennans) and Arnaud%26#39;s for one dinner. If I add a dinner at Brigsten%26#39;s followed by shrimp/drinks/music at Snug Harbor, I am well on my way to a great NOLA weekend.

Look forward to hearing more ideas - I can already see that we will need to return to this city. Thanks!

Dinner-Brigstens %26amp; K-Paul

Lunch-Mr. B%26#39;s, Napoleon House,

Breakfast-Coffee Pot, Petunia%26#39;s

Leave room for beignets and cafe au lait at Cafe Du%26#39;monde

Don%26#39;t fill up on the peanut butter sandwiches and milk at the 10PM Le Pavillion snack time in the lobby.

Call as early as you can when you decide on a place to eat. A coveted table isn%26#39;t as easy as passing a ten spot to someone and don%26#39;t say you%26#39;re from FEMA or you%26#39;ll see the parking lot real fast.

The food at Palm Court 1204 Decatur 504 525-0200 is fantastic!! I wanted to lick the plate. I love New Orleans and went there 7 times in the last year just for a few days and I eat out the entire time and I found the PC to be the best. And the Jazz is very good also.

Bon Appetit,

Mona

While at Arnaud%26#39;s be sure to get the potato souffle

As foodies you would enjoy the Chefs Table at Melange (in Ritz-Carlton).

The Chefs on duty create a totally unique menu, prepare it in front of you and serve it at an intimate table in the kitchen. and each course is paired with wine.

It may be too short a notice but I would check in to it.

We were there in June for our 13th Anniversary and I booked it as a surprize for my husband...he is the chef at our B%26amp;B in Hyde Park, NY...%26amp; he enjoyed it very much!

Check out www.opentable.com. I saw lots of wonderful restaurants available for this weekend.

We love Galatoire%26#39;s, D*ck and Jenny%26#39;s (Uptown on Tchoupitoulas), Commander%26#39;s, and Irene%26#39;s in the Quarter. Only Commander%26#39;s takes reservations.

Enjoy!

i would lunch at either domelises in the garden district or the acme oyster bar in the quater. sup at k pauls in the quarter, breakfast at the camilla grill, lunch at the gumbo shop in the quarter and sup at commanders palace.

Congratulations on getting a Commanders%26#39; reservation. Maximize your visit there. Beg for a table in the Garden room upstairs (as close to the windows as possible) and tell them you will wait as long as necessary for it. Show up early, dress pretty nicely and ask if you can wait in the kitchen bar for your table. There you can look for the next iron chef working away in the kitchen. The bartender will point out the future superstars. Take a walk in the Garden off the bar area. Order adventurously. Ask the waiter if they can serve you their lemon flan for dessert even if it is not on the menu. I haven%26#39;t done all this post Katrina...I assume it all is just the same but things may be different. Get there even earlier and park several blocks away (kind of behind the restaurant in the direction toward downtown) and wander past the gorgeous homes (which hopefully are still there in good shape).

My first trip ever to New Orleans next Thursday and Friday.

We are coming from SC for the LSU game and was looking for some pointers and things to do. I would like to ask a couple of questions and get some pointers.

1. We are staying a the Le Richelieu. It has good reviews but wanted to ask you guys what you thought of it? Is it within walking distance to everything?

2.We dont drink and I dont like fishy tasting things so I guess gumbo type dishes are out. I do like Muffaletas and Po Boys. We where just basicly going to walk the quarter at night eat and take in the scense since we dont drink. Can you advise of anything else.

3.We would like to take a tour and of course we want to see the damage of the flood.Is greyline the best option for the Katrine storm tour? We dont get off on others misery as we lost everything in Hugo 1989 but just wanted to see what we have heard so much about.

4.Finialy we would like to do a tour of the Super Dome. Do they offer tours like they do at other NFL and MLB stadiums?

Thanks in advance

4.

My first trip ever to New Orleans next Thursday and Friday.

I have stayed at LeRichelieu many times. It is a very nice hotel. Every room either has doors that open up to the walk-around balcony, or overlooks the pool. We have always been lucky enough to have access to the balcony, and that is always nice. My husband also doesn%26#39;t drink, but we still enjoy going to the bars to hear the music. Be sure to stop in at Pat O%26#39;Brien%26#39;s, even if you order non-alcohol drinks. However, you will probably find that even non-alcohol drinks will be expensive at most bars, because you are also paying for the atmosphere/music. I think that Grayline still offers a disaster tour, and so does Tours by Isabella. No, the Superdome is not open for tours. They stopped allowing tours after 9-11. My favorite place for muffalettas is Napoleon House - very reasonable prices and great atmosphere.

My first trip ever to New Orleans next Thursday and Friday.

There are plenty of gumbos that are not fishy tasting. Look for the non-seafood style. Try Mr. B%26#39;s Bistro for their EXCELLENT gumbo ya ya, which consists of andoullie sausage and chicken.

Try Central Grocery for a Muffuletta.

Others will certainly steer you to non-fishy Po-Boys, as my favorite is 1/2 shrimp, 1/2 oysta.

There are non seafood gumbos but there is nothing ';fishy'; tasting about New Orleans seafood. If it is ';fishy';, it is not fresh. If you prefer, get a chicken and sausage gumbo. For po-boys, get roast beef. Or try a Cuban Sandwich (pork and ham) The only place to get a muffeletta is Central Grocery on Decatur Street.

The Super Dome web site says that tours have been cancelled since 9/11.

In New Orleans even some of the seafood dishes and gumbos don%26#39;t have that fishy taste (I like gumbo but also dislike the ';fishy'; taste). It%26#39;s all about tasting good.

I%26#39;ve stayed at the Richelieu and it was nice with a touch of New Orleans flavor. From the Richelieu to the Dome is just over a mile with most of the most popular things to see between the 2. The area is very tight, almost everything is in walking distance.

Two of the best Muffaletta shops are just a couple of blocks away on Decatur, Frank%26#39;s and Central Grocery (two doors away from each other). It%26#39;s been up in the air which is best, I like Frank%26#39;s. I didn%26#39;t drink either until I started going to New Orleans. Some of the drinks are as tasty as the food.

The tours are there but I%26#39;m not familiar with them. I did my own tour after the Hurricane and saw more than I wanted to. The Greyline tour seems to be the most popular hurricane tour. I would suggest trying the Superdome on line for tour information.

If your are driving notice everything after you come across the state line. Most of what looks rundown, abandoned or falling apart is some of the damage still left from the Hurrucane. in most places the roads were under an average of 4 feet of water. Some water lines are still visible here and there.

ToursbyIsabelle for the disaster tour and Napoleon House for the mufflelatta or Frank%26#39;s over the Central Grocery. The restaurants have pretty good chicken or steak dishes also. Le Richelieu is very nice and just a short hop to the French Market and to the first stop for the RIverfront Streetcar that can take you Canal St. And as the other poster indicated that after 9/11 the superdome tours were stopped both for security reasons but also a lack of people wanting to take the tour.

ToursbyIsabelle for the disaster tour and Napoleon House for the mufflelatta or Frank%26#39;s over the Central Grocery. The restaurants have pretty good chicken or steak dishes also. Le Richelieu is very nice and just a short hop to the French Market and to the first stop for the RIverfront Streetcar that can take you Canal St. And as the other poster indicated that after 9/11 the superdome tours were stopped both for security reasons but also a lack of people wanting to take the tour.

Thanks for the help. I never thought about chicken gumbo :)

I tried seafood gumbo in Memphis and it was nasty but I had no idea about the chicken. I thought that was the main ingrediants of gumbo.

So I can get a seafood free Po Boy as well?

I like to listen to the cajun type music can that be found in the french Quarter or is stricly Jazz and Blues? Not that I dislike either but I like the high energy of the cajun music. I would prefer Blues over Jazz I think but Im no music expert. I actually listen to very little of any music as Im a political junky but I want to do something at night. I dont drink and I cant eat all night long :)

Thanks

Po Boys are basically a Sub...come in all varieties..Dressed means with tomato and lettuce...all varieties of music on Bourbon St and in the Marigny on Frenchman St..Go to Offbeat.com and check out the listings of the clubs..usually broken down by musical type..Zydeco/ Cajun can be found at The Tropical Isle Beach Club on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon..also at Zydeco BBQ on Iberville and many other locations.

If you decide on Central Grocery for your muffaletta, you should still go to Napoleon House for a drink. The atmosphere is classic old New Orleans, and a genteel antidote to Bourbon Street. Check their website for hours, etc:

http://www.napoleonhouse.com/

The bar is least likely to be crowded between 3:00-5:00, or after dinner. It may be still too hot to sit in the courtyard, but in cooler weather that%26#39;s a wonderful thing to do.

Enjoy your visit!

Just reread your last post and see that you don%26#39;t drink. It%26#39;s still worth going to Napoleon House. (The bar has obliged me with non-alcoholic, fruit juice concoctions on many occasions.)

A weekend in NO with kids: ideas

Hi,

We are traveling to NO for a long weekend in October (12-14) with kids ages 13, 16 and 18. Can I get suggestions on stuff to do besides Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. Are there tours ? Someone mentioned Ghost tours. Restaurant suggestions welcome.

Also, I do not want us to be a gawkers but I think it would be good for the kids to see what is still left to do for Katrina victims. Would it be possible to visit areas that are still %26#39;in trouble%26#39;?

thank you!

Donna

A weekend in NO with kids: ideas

Rather than repeat a lot on good information why don%26#39;t you try a forum search here at trip advisor as your items of interest have been covered quite a bit.

Magic tours, New Orleans Spirit Tours, Haunted History, and Lord Chaz have haunted tours. I%26#39;d rec. tours by Isabelle for a minivan type tour to the areas that the grayline busses can%26#39;t/don%26#39;t go to.

Try a search for haunted or tours and restaurants. The restaurant selections vary in accordance with how much you want to spend and type of food and how %26#39;local%26#39; you want to get.

A weekend in NO with kids: ideas

Mardi Gras World in Algiers is good for kids, they can see how the floats are made. Shopping in the French Market is fun for all ages. Take a ride on the riverfront street car. There is an aquarium if they are interested in that. The ghost tours are a lot of fun. Visit a cemetary.

I think that there are still organized Disaster Tours (Grayline and Tours by Isabelle are a couple), or, some people do it on their own.

Mid City Rock and Bowl might also be fun for them.

Donna,

I don%26#39;t know if you%26#39;ll have transportation, but if you do here%26#39;s a link to driving directions to areas that were affected by Katrina. swampytad.livejournal.com/24274.html#cutid1 (an excellent blog about all things New Orleans) Otherwise there are several companies that have Katrina tours. I have not been to the Aquarium post Katrina, but highly recommend it from the last time I toured it. An IMAX theatre is located next to the aquarium. The Audubon Zoo is very nice and there is a cruise between it and the Aquarium. A free ';cruise'; can be had by getting on the Canal St. ferry and crossing the Mississippi to Algiers. Once across you could take in a tour of Mardi Gras World.

I also highly recommend the WW II Museum (formerly the D Day Museum)

There are many ghost tours, vampire tours, French Quarter tours, Garden District tours, cemetery tours, etc. Here%26#39;s a PDF file for a self guided walking tour of the French Quarter: www.neworleanscvb.com/docs/walktour.pdf

Restaurants: Acme Oyster Bar, Cafe Maspero, Coop%26#39;s Place, Clover Grill, Port of Call, Gumbo Shop and many others. These are all in the low price range.

There are lots of previous posts about these same topics, so you might want to search this forum to get more answers.

When I take my kids to N.O., the Aquarium is the first spot I hit. If I have time, take in an IMAX movie there, there cruise up the river from aquarium to the zoo. The Louisiana exhibit in the zoo is fabulous. There is also a children museum on Julia St., a few blocks from the aquarium, that has lots of great stuff for kids. http://www.lcm.org/playlearn/

I went in June with 4 teens, boy and girl 14 yo, and boy and girl 17 yo. We went to aquarium,even the 17 yo%26#39;s really enjoyed it. We then did street car to Franch market, they all bought stuff there too. We had planned on Rock and bowl, which we had been to previously, but it did not open til 5 that day, and the 2 older ones had reservations at NOLAs so we could not do that..But had to promise daughter that she will get to do that as the first thing next time we go. They really like bowling there. We did the haunted history French Quarter ghosts and legends tour, that left from Rev. Zombies voodoo shop. We all much enjoyed this one, compared to a grayline one we did a few years back. We did not do the grayline tour of Katrina because of the price it would have cost 5 of us, but heard that it quite a sobering tour.

We ate at Hard Rock, which they liked, 2 olders ate at Emerils NOLA, for a special graduation dinner,which they loved, and went to Bubba Gumps twice, we loved it. Also ate at Cafe maspero, it was ok, and the French market cafe was good.Southern Candymakers had a vuisit from us everyday too. Had some really good stuff.

Do not know if you have reservations but we stayed at Country inn, which was wonderful .

We had a wonderful 4 days and they are all begging to go back. Will maybe do on Christmas break for a few days.

I would definitely suggest taking a swamp tour - lots of fun for the family, and the weather in mid-October should be ideal. Any hotel can arrange one for you.

We don%26#39;t mind ';gawkers'; - and actually want people to see how much is left for us to do following Katrina (I%26#39;m back in my house, though there are abandoned houses, weeds, trailers, piles of debris, etc. in my neighborhood - and NO I do not live in the 9th Ward, Broadmoor or Lakeview - people have no idea how many areas of the city were under water - not just the ones you saw on television). There are many tours of the most famous areas, so you should have no trouble arranging one - be prepared to be shocked.

I know people have suggested touring the Aquarium - great idea - fun for all ages, really interesting. Our zoo is also really top quality. Your children would probably also enjoy walking along Magazine Street (so would you) as there are all sorts of places to eat, shop, people watch, and people from all walks of life can be seen interacting in a way I%26#39;ve only seen in New Orleans.

Not sure where you are staying, so hard to suggest restaurants.

I will mention that I have found the ferry rides pretty boring (and so have the children we%26#39;ve brought), unless you are taking the one from the French Quarter to the zoo, which is shorter, and is a practical way to get from one place to the other.

nolachar,

i have a question. you said to walk on Magazine street,with all its food places and stores , and i have seen other people mention it as well. We stayed at Country inn and suites in june, and were located in the 300 block of Magazine street. We walked all the way to the 1900 block (for gellato at Sophies)and it was all buildings,nothing else. So when people say Magazine, do you mean go over Canal where Magazine turns into Decatur Street and where there is everything in the world to see and eat, or did we miss something when we were there? Thanks

denedayle: You were at the end of Magazine Street that is closest to downtown, and you are right, it is not as nice an area to walk (in fact, 300 is right in the middle of downtown). You actually walked to the very beginning of the area that is fun for locals and tourists alike. That particular block has a few cute, funky shops, and if you continue down, you will find all sorts of places to wander in and out of. Magazine is a pretty long street - about seventy blocks, and I%26#39;d say the most interesting are from about 2000 to 6000. There are clusters of restaurants, coffee houses, boutiques, spas, antique stores, gift shops, etc. located usually near the larger cross streets, such as between Jackson and Washington Avenues, and around Jefferson Avenue.

Check out this website:

http://www.magazinestreet.com/

thanks to all for your suggestions; these are great and searching did yield more. Great forum.

Donna

Please be advised that the zoo cruise hasn鈥檛 resumed since Katrina. It鈥檚 a shame because it was a fun ride for kids.

I agree that the zoo, aquarium, and Mardi Gras World would probably be big hits with the kids.

The Children%26#39;s Museum has always struck me as being for younger kids. We used to go all the time when my daughter was little (elementary school age), but haven%26#39;t been in about 8 years. If something%26#39;s changed, I hope someone else will comment.

pimple treatment

Lafitte's Blacksmith

I read a few months back that this bar has been playing very loud music. Have they turned it down a notch? I loved this bar before Katrina, we could go and enjoy the ambiance with out the loud music. It really is the perfect bar to sit and chat with friends. Will be in Nola in 2 weeks and can%26#39;t wait,

Lafitte's Blacksmith

We were there about three weeks ago, with friends, and the music from the piano bar was so loud, we couldn%26#39;t carry on a conversation. We were sitting only one table from the front of the building. We left, searching for a quieter place where we could hear each other. What a shame, and it%26#39;s a problem that can be easily fixed.

Lafitte's Blacksmith

I have experienced this problem every time I have been there post Katrina. They must have new managers, it was not like that before Katrina. It is too bad, as it used to be such a great place to enjoy a drink and conversation without having to scream to be heard.

Maybe everyone who has experienced this could send a letter to the manager stating that they will not patronize Lafitte%26#39;s again until this problem has been corrected....surely that would get their attention.

I%26#39;m not sure about now but before Katrina it was the place to go to relax and talk. It was a place for mature people that didn%26#39;t need the music to keep them entertained. My wife love it.

Oh dear! That is one of my favorite places - my husband and I got engaged in front of it in a carriage 6 years ago and were planning to of course return in 2 weeks when we are there for our 5 year anniversary. Maybe day time is better for Jean laffitte%26#39;s?

Daytime or early evening would be less loud but the problem hasn%26#39;t been the piano bar out back but the jukebox and sound system they won%26#39;t lower.

I usually only go there during the day. I love to sit by the open french doors and watch the mule drawn carriages stop so the tourists can get drinks delivered to them. I only stay maybe 30 minutes or so and move on. It is a great place to take a break during a day in the FQ.

A big plus is the open bathroom. Most places on Bourbon near Canal will insist you buy a drink to use the head. In a pinch, you can always scoot down Bourbon over to Lafitte%26#39;s for a break.

That%26#39;s too bad that the problem with the music is still going on. Porc you are smart to go there during the day instead and sit in the doorway. Sounds pretty good to me right about now!!!

We went up there a couple of weeks ago and the music(?) was so loud (and I%26#39;m hard of hearing) that we didn%26#39;t even bother going in. Too bad. It was a great little place to have a relaxing drink (or two).

I hate to hear that Lafitte%26#39;s atmosphere has become so dominated by loud music ~ especially playing the piano AND the jukebox at the same time. That is definitely not what we are used to experiencing there. It is always one of our ';must stops'; while visiting NOLA. Perhaps, as other posts have suggested, we can get them to turn the music down if enough of us bring it to the manager%26#39;s attention. %26lt;fingers crossed%26gt;

XO ~

Kandye

www.nola-blog.blogspot.com

Their address is 941 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116-3120. Please write to them and voice your complaints about this ridiculously loud music and ask them to make Lafitte%26#39;s the wonderful, charming place it used to be where you could go and have a drink AND conversation, without having to scream to be heard above the %26#39;music%26#39; from the jukebox. It might help to also remind them that thousands of people who are considering visiting New Orleans read Trip advisor every week and that Lafitte%26#39;s isn%26#39;t getting such great reviews these days. I know that there are many of us who want Lafitte%26#39;s to be the way it used to be, and maybe a letter writing campaign could make a difference - at least it couldn%26#39;t hurt!

Most reviews about Iberville Suites are good

Most of the reviews that I have read about Iberville Suites are good but it does concern me that a few said the place was dirty, small and a couple said they did not get suites. We will be in New Orleans on Thursday and we need a suite so that the parties can sleep in seperate rooms. Has anyone stayed at Iberville Suites lately and could you give me advice on the place?

Thanks

P David

Most reviews about Iberville Suites are good

Maybe this will be a bit of help: 2 weeks ago while staying at Maison Orleans (which, like Iberville Suites, is in the Ritz-Carlton building) Lost in the Ritz labyrinth, I stumbled into the I.S. lobby. It was very nice in a traditional way, and super clean. Guests in the breakfast nook were dressed smart-casual. Receptionist was friendly and chatty. Overall, I got a favorable impression. Told her we might stay with them next month and was shown a suite. It was nicely sized and clean. It was not what I would call ultra-luxurious in that the furnishings and bathroom fixtures weren%26#39;t top of the line as in the Ritz-Carlton or a Four Seasons. But for the price and the location, I suspect they are as good a deal as you are likely to find.

Coops was great!

Went once for drinks Friday night then back for lunch on Saturday. May not be everyone%26#39;s cup of tea- it ain%26#39;t fancy but food was good, enjoyed talking with locals, just hanging out. Enjoyed the gumbo, jambalya, shrimp and crawfish po%26#39;boys.

Coops was great!

Hi Poodle. Glad you made it back to New Orleans. I love Coop%26#39;s too. Did you see the huge poster of Professor Longhair? It is a small cozy place. I really liked the Jambalaya as well.

Porc

Coops was great!

I was there over Labor Day weekend. I had read recommendations for this restaurant in the forum. I must say that I was just a bit put off after seeing the inside, but I figured that as long as the food is good, who cares right? We were there at normal dinner time hours, but unfortunately they were out of nearly everything, so we sought our dinner elsewhere. I am guessing this must be more of a lunch place?

The key was---Labor Day Weekend--they are not a %26#39;traditional%26#39; restaurant and with huge volumes they can run out of items. I%26#39;ve always eaten there at dinnertime.

Hiya Poodle ~

You are right.... Coop%26#39;s is great! Our friend%26#39;s son is named Cooper. He is 4 years old and thinks that Coop%26#39;s is HIS restaurant! hahaha.... We took several photos of it for him on our last trip to NOLA.

:) Kandye

www.nola-blog.blogspot.com

Kandye,

I visited your blog and really enjoyed it. I am using your wall paper on my computer. The St. Louis Cathedral is beautiful. Thanks, Porc

Hey Porc ~

It is nice of you to say that you like my little blog. :) NOLA means so much to me. I%26#39;m glad you found one of my wallpapers that you could use. Yes, the Cathedral is a beautiful icon!

Noticed that you are from Ft Worth. We will be there in October! Going to the Mueck exhibit @ the Modern Art Museum. It has been years since I%26#39;ve been to FW, so I%26#39;m very excited about the trip. :)

Thanks ~

Kandye

www.nola-blog.blogspot.com

Arriving in New Orleans September 23

We are staying at Mardi Gras Manor which is part of St. Ursuline%26#39;s. This is a timeshare trade for us. Is anyone familiar with this? Threre are only two parking places and they suggested parking at the Farmers Market. Is it safe? We will be there for one week and any suggestions for sight seeing and reasonable restaurants would be apprecitated. What would be some fun places to eat at night that might include music/entertainment?

martom@brainerd.net

Arriving in New Orleans September 23

Mardi Gras Manor I has all the charm and character of the French Quarter. It is perfectly located, 2 blocks off of Burbon, and 2 blocks from the French Market. Location is on a quiet side street. Checkout the Verdi Market on the corner for excellent carryout. Mardi Gras Manor I is a small timeshare property (no timeshare salesmen, thank goodness). Small but helpful staff takes care of the property. The property and rooms were clean, well cared for and nicely furnished. There is not a lot of amenities except for a nice pool and a two nice courtyard areas. (New Orleans and the French Quarter is the amenity). The building is definitely historic as as all the building in the area. The historic nature of the building adds to the charm of the Mardi Gras Manor I. Parking in the French Quarter is a problem. You really don%26#39;t need a car if you are physically able to walk. Call Mardi Gras Manor I for parking details if you do drive.

Do not expect a mega-resort, however if you seek French Quarter accomodations, excellent location, clean accomodations and don%26#39;t need a 24-hour staff, then you will find the Mardi Gras Manor I a perfect choice.

Tour choices

We will be there next Sat and are really confused about which tour to take!!! We thought a plantation (Oak Alley and Laura) with a swamp tour...but after reading the posts...I%26#39;m thinking about dropping the swamp. I found Cajun Pride city/plantation combo or Great River Plantation/jazz cruise combo. Help!!

We want to do at least 1 tour outside of the Quarter and want to do it right. No car rental while we are there (per alot of advice here)

Thanks for any advice. This is a great site!!!!!

Tour choices

I think that how people feel about a swamp tour might depend on how the weather was when they took a swamp tour. My husband and I went on one in March one year....it was very cool (cold actually) and as a result of the cool weather, we did not see any alligators, which of course is what everyone wants to see. If we had taken that same tour during a warmer month and seen alligators, we would have enjoyed it much more. Even in spite of the cold, parts of the tours were very interesting. Our guide was very conjenial and knowlegable, and we passed by shrimping vessels and trapper%26#39;s shacks, which was very interesting to us %26#39;city folk%26#39;. Still, my overall memory of that tour is the cold! It would have been a lot more enjoyable in warmer weather.

Tour choices

http://www.toursbyisabelle.com/index.html

Take the Westbank Plantation Tour with Tours by Isabelle. You will see Oak Alley and Laura. They are just a few miles apart. My favorite is Laura but both should be seen.

Choice between 3 hotels

Hello,

Well the dynamics of our group has changes and we wont need a room with 3 beds. (thanks for all of the suggestions though).

What we are looking for is a room with 2 beds. We are looking for a hotel with charm, has the New Orleans feel, in the FQ, walking distance to everything in the FQ and of course clean. I no sometime people mistaken dirty for old and I amnot one of those people.

So far we have narrowed it down to 3 choices. The Hotel St. Marie, Place D%26#39; Arms and Prince Conti. At all 3 of these hotels we can get a room with a balcony within our budget- which of course can be a bonus-. What do you guys think?

If anyone can suggest another place we are open to all suggestions. We will be going Dec 6-9 and we would like to keep our budget $125 per night or less. Any suggestions?

BTW- I was in NO for the first time this past April and stayed at the Hotel Monteleone and loved it but we are looking for something a little smaller and a has a more personal touch.

Choice between 3 hotels

We stayed at the Iberville Suites this past week and the place is lovely and the price was right also. You have a seperate bedroom with either a king bed, queen bed or 2 full beds, seperate living area with double pull out sofa, nice bath, refrigerator, sink, ironing board, etc. This may be a place you would want to check out.

Choice between 3 hotels

jiffer21225--

With the 3 choices you present, my first choice would be Place D%26#39;Armes.

The location is wonderful and the balcony rooms there would be very appealing. Your view would be Jackson Square and the surrounding area. Night time would be peaceful and you could watch the Quarter come to life in the morning. You%26#39;ll find the charm you%26#39;re looking for all right there.

My second choice would be Hotel St. Marie. The hotel itself is lovely but the street-side balcony rooms would be very loud at night. I can hear the subwoofers through earplugs. I%26#39;ll admit--the noise doesn%26#39;t keep me away from anyplace in the FQ that I love but I have heard plenty of people complain about the noise level. The balcony would overlook Toulouse St. and their balconies are beautiful....but the surrounding area is not as lovely as Place D%26#39;Armes.

My third choice would be Prince Conti--but only because I don%26#39;t really like staying on Conti. Just one of those personal preferences. I%26#39;d rather be anywhere from Toulouse to Esplanade only because I prefer the the more residential side of the FQ--one of those quirks we all have when choosing a place to stay. The Bombay Club at Prince Conti is nice little martini bar.

You%26#39;ll love New Orleans in December.

You can%26#39;t go wrong with any of the three but for the best location I%26#39;d go with the Place D%26#39;armes. I kind of like in the morning sitting in the european style cafe with free crossaints and coffee people watching on St. Ann.

I agree with the Place. I%26#39;ve stayed there twice this year, and both experiences were wonderful. I was there this past week and had a ground floor room at poolside that was perfect. I loved the little things, like actual ceramic mugs for your coffee. When you picture a New Orleans hotel in your head, it is the Place d%26#39;Armes.

Thanks for the suggestions. We were leaning more towards Place D%26#39; Arms and you guys helped us make our choice a little easier. :)

All 3 are managed by the same group and all are nice. The St Helen is more of an ';adult'; hotel (less young adults). You can%26#39;t go wrong with any of the 3. The Conti doesn%26#39;t have a pool the others do. If you are still looking try bookit.com for good rates.

Sounds like the choice we have just made. We went for Place d%26#39;Armes balcony room for the first part of our stay and when we come back to NO a few days later Prince Conti as we managed to get one of the suites for a realy good price, so the extra room will be nice. Check out the NO official web site as there is a code which gives a discount of about 10% I think it was the word welcome.

Scooby,

Which hotel did you like better?

We haven%26#39;t been this year yet, however we stayed at the Prince Conti last year again due to a great price. we had a suite which was nice,loads of room and the staff were great. After our first night we decided we would be back.I did think the Prince Conti reminded me of a real french hotel, with much better service.I havent stayed at the Place D%26#39;armes yet I was booked a few years ago but it was right after Katrina. If I had the choice and the rooms were the same size the courtyard at Place D%26#39;armes would swing it for me and the great location.

I will post after my October vacation tho both are excellent choices location wise.

Trip Report 9/21, 9/22

Did a quick trip to New Orleans, my first since Katrina, and here%26#39;s what I found;

The French Quarter,and up to and including up to Poydras is safe, of course and as always, that goes along with being aware of your surroundings and using good judgement which is a must. The Cafe Du Monde never had a line to get in, and is as good as always. The French Quarter is not busy during the day, or at night. I saw ';no wait'; to several touristy restaruants. Street cars seem to be running less frequently, but are running. Their operators are not so caring, and I noticed several times they did not care to wait the extra 20 seconds for women with strollers %26amp; small children, or whomever was the last person in the car to be seated before leaving a station. What is their issue, if rider safety isn%26#39;t?

Street Parking is plentiful between Canal Street and Poydras, be it metered during the business day, or free after 6pm and on the weekend. Contrary to what I have read on this forum, the parking signs are easy to read. There is nothing confusing about them.

I did not see police on ';every corner'; or any corner, none on horseback, and none on patrol. Yet, the area was safe. The airport was traveller friendly, food places open, but there was an unavoidable smell of deodorizer thoughout the facility.

Harrah%26#39;s Casino was busy, is exceptionally nice inside, very noisey, and table game limits are on the high side. Boomtown was good too, with friendlier dealers, better ';comp'; points earned, and way lower limits.

It%26#39;s a great time to visit. In a few years, (yes, years), prices will be back to where they were before Katrina. Get it while the gettin%26#39;s is good!!!

Trip Report 9/21, 9/22

Thanks for the trip report. A good overview of the city is helpful to people wondering if they should visit New Orleans.

I think NO is a great value. Hotels and B%26amp;Bs are easy to find with great rates. Music clubs usually only charge about $10 cover for hours of world class music. You can eat cheap if you stick to the basics like PoBoys, Muffalettas, gumbo, jambaylaya.

What restaurants did you visit and did you like them?

Porc

Trip Report 9/21, 9/22

I ate dinner at The Superior Grill @ 3636 St. Charles ..it%26#39;s Southwestern (Mexican food), heaping portions, all freshly made daily. Great atmosphere, and easy parking..had an outdoor eating area as well..great service %26amp; outstanding food.

http://neworleans.superiorgrill.com/

Cabs from Superdome after Monday night's game

Where is the best place to get a cab after the game?

Cabs from Superdome after Monday night's game

As you can imagine, it%26#39;s a zoo outside the Dome after a game as 70,000 people are spilling out onto the streets. I%26#39;m sure the Superdome has an official cabstand (check the Saints and Superdome websites) but otherwise my best guess is to try and hail a cab on Poydras alongside the stadium.

We always walk back to the Quarter. There are plenty of people all throughout the business district before and after the games.

streetcar and cemetery question

We are staying at the Iberville Suites and plan on walking to St Louis Cathedral, Cafe Du Monde and then heading over to the Canal Street Ferry to Mardi Gras World before returning to the hotel. My question is, we want to ride a streetcar for the kids sake at least once on the trek but wonder if we should take the Riverfront car to the ferry after seeing the cathedral, or walk it and take the Canal Street car back to the hotel after Mardi Gras World? Are both cars running now?

My second question is.. St Louis Cemetery looks like an easy walk to our hotel, but I%26#39;ve read that safety is an issue? We will have our young daughters in tow, so should I just scrap that idea or is the issue exaggerated?

streetcar and cemetery question

I believe most folks will echo my suggestion that you not tour St. Louis Cemetary on your own. Join up with an organized tour.

From St. Louis Cathedral to Canal St. is only 5 or 6 blodks. If you want your kids to have the streetcar experience, I recommend the Canal St. line. Those streetcars go all the way to Carrollton and beyond. When you%26#39;ve gone far enough to suit yourself, just get off, cross the tracks, and catch the next streetcar going towards downtown. You%26#39;ll need to pay again, of course, but it%26#39;s still one of the lower-priced activities in New Orleans.

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