Going to be in New Orleans for 3 days

[TraumaRN]

Scored a nice deal off expedia($691 for round trip air from Detroit + 3 nights 4 star hotel) for me and the fiance in New Orleans in a couple weeks. We're staying in the French Quarter.

I need some suggestions! We've both never been. I know I want to goto the Aquarium of Americas cuz thats just my kinda thing...she wanted to goto Cafe DeMonde(i think)

Beyond that what else do we ABSOLUTELY need to eat/see/drink??

 

[Rubycon]

How many pennies in a French quarter?

 

[Chaotic42]

loup garou should be able to help. I've been to New Orleans dozens of times (I live like 40 miles away), but I can't recommend much other than the WWII memorial. There are tons of little restaurants and cafes that you should try.

Bourbon Street/French Quarter has a bad reputation, but it's not that bad. Just keep your wallet in a safe place, appologize if you offend anyone, and keep your nose clean. Unless you want to get your ear talked off, avoid mentioning Katrina.

 

[Dumac]

You missed Mardi Gras D:

The Aquarium and Cafe Du Monde are good places to go. I also recommend going to the Audubon Zoo (I like it, at least)

Besides the French Quarter, I can't think of anything outstanding to recommend.

Mr. B's is a decent restaurant. So is Tujagues.

 

[Sluggo]

Don't fall for the old "I'll bet you $5 I know where you got your shoes" line.

 

[shocksyde]

I suggest you drink.

 

[bolomite]

be sure to eat some muffuletta sandwiches

 

[FallenHero]

Buy Scuba gear

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: FallenHero
Buy Scuba gear

Naw. A simple and compact NOLA survival kit is fine (water wings and a gun).

 

[Turin39789]

Originally posted by: Dumac
You missed Mardi Gras D:

The Aquarium and Cafe Du Monde are good places to go. I also recommend going to the Audubon Zoo (I like it, at least)

Besides the French Quarter, I can't think of anything outstanding to recommend.

Mr. B's is a decent restaurant. So is Tujagues.

I always forget the names of the great restaurants I find while we are down there, and always discover new ones when I am there. Check out the garden district, get your self some boiled crawfish and make a mess while you devour them.

 

[lokiju]

Get laid.

Random one night stands are a must for trips like that.

Oh wait, you have your SO with you, scratch that.

Get drunk, pass out beads and chill?

 

[Analog]

Go to the National WWII museum (close to downtown)

Go to the Louisiana Civil War museum (close to downtown)

Go to the Chalmette Battlefield park downriver from the quarter (ferry ride) - where Andrew Jackson became famous for the battle of New Orleans

Go to K-Paul's restaurant in the french quarter.

Go and see the house of the rising sun brothel (now a bed and breakfast).

Go to the market.

Bourbon street is not what its blown up to be. Lots to see there during the day - I've just scratched the surface.

 

[xochi]

Harrahs is close by the Quarter, depending on where you stay could be about a block away.

Take a tour of the cemetery and maybe parts of the Quarter. I thought it was interesting. Try going to NOLA restaurant, i thought it was good and reasonable. Many other good places to eat. Have fun, have many drinks and relax.

 

[imported_andrewparker]

go to piano bar at pat o's.

 

[LTC8K6]

Bring a gun and keep your door locked?