things to do in New Orleans?

[Numenorean]

Mother's Restaurant

What the fuck? They are ruining that sandwich. The bread is going to be all soggy. How the fuck are you supposed to eat that? Any sort of Au Jus should be served in a cup on the side. Fucking morons.

 

[Numenorean]

Wait for a hurricane, then steal TV's.

 

[Oil]

dawn is when you should be stumbling out of the barely legal club

Pretty much. If you're waking up at dawn, you're doing it wrong. Bars don't close in New Orleans

 

[BurnItDwn]

Cafe du Monde
Jackson Square
Aquarium of the Americas
D-Day Museum
French Quarter

Sleep in Slidell, LA if you want to live.

Walk towards an area with more people if you are approached and said person compliments or inquires about your clothing (like your shoes) or jewelry.

There's a decent # of semi decent chain hotel's in the Business district of New Orleans.... like 2 blocks from the french quarter .... that's where my friends and I stayed back when we went there. Was ok, though they did charge like $10 for parking.... grrrrr!

 

[GagHalfrunt]

New Orleans in late July and early August the only thing you're going to want to do during the day is sleep in air-conditioned comfort. It's hot, unbelievably humid and the skeeters are the size of rottweilers only 10 times meaner.

 

[BurnItDwn]

New Orleans in late July and early August the only thing you're going to want to do during the day is sleep in air-conditioned comfort. It's hot, unbelievably humid and the skeeters are the size of rottweilers only 10 times meaner.

Didn't think of this, hell, that's true for Illinois late July and early August, and we're 1000ish miles north.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Didn't think of this, hell, that's true for Illinois late July and early August, and we're 1000ish miles north.

And you're not below sea level in the middle of a fetid swamp. I've been in New Orleans in August and it's like the surface of the sun only more humid. New Orleans didn't become a nightlife city by chance, it was because nobody can go outside during the day.

 

[BergeLSU]

New Orleans in late July and early August the only thing you're going to want to do during the day is sleep in air-conditioned comfort. It's hot, unbelievably humid and the skeeters are the size of rottweilers only 10 times meaner.

Normally, this is true, but lately the city has been much cooler (because of lots of rain). Tomorrow the high is 90º.

 

[shortylickens]

Out of all the places to do hookers and blow, New Orleans is THE place to do hookers and blow.

Also drink and dance like a retarded chimp for 12 hours straight.

 

[Balt]

If you're going to make it to Frenchmen St., make sure you stop by Port of Call on the way for the burgers and baked potatoes (yes, baked potatoes) in NOLA. Plus, their drinks are strong and dirt cheap compared to Bourbon St.

Yeah. A Monsoon is $10, but after drinking one you will realize it's well worth it. If you plan a long night of drinking, I wouldn't advise drinking two. You will be lit.

Also if you want to eat, get there early. For being as popular as it is, there aren't many tables. We got there around 5:00 on a Friday and still waited about 10 minutes for a table, which wasn't bad. I'd hate to think how long the people who showed up at 8 waited.

On the subject of alcohol, try Abita Amber if you're looking for a beer that's decent and cheap. Many places will have it on tap for not much more than Bud Light, Miller Lite, etc.

Edit: Oh and this is probably pretty obvious, but: After nightfall do not wander around anywhere that there isn't a crowd. While many cities are 'block-to-block' in terms of safety, New Orleans is incredibly so.

 

[foghorn67]

And you're not below sea level in the middle of a fetid swamp. I've been in New Orleans in August and it's like the surface of the sun only more humid. New Orleans didn't become a nightlife city by chance, it was because nobody can go outside during the day.

Pansy.

 

[BurnItDwn]

And you're not below sea level in the middle of a fetid swamp. I've been in New Orleans in August and it's like the surface of the sun only more humid. New Orleans didn't become a nightlife city by chance, it was because nobody can go outside during the day.

I went to NO in May, and it was like 95+ and humid as fvck every day, but this was like 8 or 9 years ago .... I want to go back! Maybe in the winter

 

[joutlaw]

I've pricelined the Sheraton on Canal for $60/night. Nice hotel for the price and decent location for going to the Quarter/Bourbon/Garden District(by trolley)

 

[isekii]

Hookers and Blow

 

[mattpegher]

Havent been to NOLA in 15 years but if they are still there suggest:

Restaurants:
The Court of Two Sisters.
K-Pauls - Paul Prudhomes restaurant (if he's still alive- remember the big chef on TV that sat while he cooked)

Bars
Pat O'Briens- www.patobriens.com

Wander arround on Bourbon Street.

At the time Bourbon Street was still an eclectic mix of bars, shops and live-sex shows.

 

[Oil]

Havent been to NOLA in 15 years but if they are still there suggest:

Restaurants:
The Court of Two Sisters.
K-Pauls - Paul Prudhomes restaurant (if he's still alive- remember the big chef on TV that sat while he cooked)

Bars
Pat O'Briens- www.patobriens.com

Wander arround on Bourbon Street.

At the time Bourbon Street was still an eclectic mix of bars, shops and live-sex shows.

I wouldn't recommend the Court of Two Sisters anymore but K-Pauls is always a fine choice. Another classic is Commander's Palace in Uptown.

Pat O's piano bar is a nice, mellower choice compared to the rest of Bourbon

 

[BergeLSU]

I wouldn't recommend the Court of Two Sisters anymore but K-Pauls is always a fine choice. Another classic is Commander's Palace in Uptown.

Pat O's piano bar is a nice, mellower choice compared to the rest of Bourbon

The mellow alternative to Bourbon bars is Laffite's Blacksmith Shop. It is said to be the oldest running bar in the country. The entire bar is candlelit and there is a piano bar as well.

Haunted Tours make a stop by here. There is a lot of history in that building.

 

[Aharami]

lots of good ideas in this thread. thanks guys

 

[Schadenfroh]

Oh, mind the 60 day rule for murders
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misdemeanor_murder#Louisiana

New Orleans is often accused of institutionalized "misdemeanor murder". Article 701 of the criminal code requires the state to release a defendant who has not been charged with a crime after 60 days.
...
In 2006, after Katrina, there were over 3,000 article 701 releases although the population had dropped from around 500,000 to around 250,000.
...
New Orleans also has a problem with witnesses that go missing before trial
...
All of this results in an effective sentence of 60 days for those suspected of murder.

 

[Tim]

What the fuck? They are ruining that sandwich. The bread is going to be all soggy. How the fuck are you supposed to eat that? Any sort of Au Jus should be served in a cup on the side. Fucking morons.

Insulting any food dish from any of the many fine New Orleans resturants is kind of silly. I, for some reason, find myself doubting your knowledge of good food. Also, that's not a sandwich with Au Jus, that's your typical swamp water poboy. Get with it, man.

 

[Atreus21]

Go to Napoleon House. Oldest restaurant/bar in the city.

Go to Royal Street and see the Art galleries.

If you're into walking/mild hiking, take the 20 minute drive to Jean Lafitte National Park and take either the Bayou Coquille trail or the Palmetto trail. Watch out for man-size spiders this time of year.

Eat at Tujaque's. Second oldest restaurant/bar in the city.

See New Orleans Museum of Art. Seriously good exhibits.

Eat at Liuzza's (on Bienville St). Awesome food, lousy service.

D-Day Museum: Pricey but worth it.

Audubon Zoo: Nobody does a better zoo. Hot this time of year, however.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art: Right across the street from D-Day Museum. Good exhibits; a bit snobby; not as good as NOMA.

Aquarium of the Americas: A good alternative to the Zoo if it's too goddamned hot.

Audubon Insectarium: I've only been once, and it was on the opening day. Pretty neat inside.

Harrah's Casino: It's a casino.

Lakeview: Drive into 70124 and think to yourself, "These houses were under 8 or so feet of water 6 years ago." My old house will be among them.

II Tony's Restaurant: Italian/New Orleans fare that's currently tied for my favorite Oyster po-boy with Liuzza's. On the edge of the parish line, in Bucktown. Happens to be about 50 feet from ground zero of the floodwall breach at the 17th St Canal in 2005.

That's all I got for the moment.

 

[BillGates]

This was my favorite place on Bourbon St. - made many return visits. Good value!

http://www.hugeassbeers.com/

 

[foghorn67]

Swamp boat tours. Do it before it's cold. Probably too late. Gators sleep when it's cold.

 

[Fingolfin269]

I know it's considered touristy but I really love Acme Oyster House.

 

[CaptnKirk]

Go to Napoleon House. Oldest restaurant/bar in the city.

Go to Royal Street and see the Art galleries.

If you're into walking/mild hiking, take the 20 minute drive to Jean Lafitte National Park and take either the Bayou Coquille trail or the Palmetto trail. Watch out for man-size spiders this time of year.

Eat at Tujaque's. Second oldest restaurant/bar in the city.

See New Orleans Museum of Art. Seriously good exhibits.

Eat at Liuzza's (on Bienville St). Awesome food, lousy service.

D-Day Museum: Pricey but worth it.

Audubon Zoo: Nobody does a better zoo. Hot this time of year, however.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art: Right across the street from D-Day Museum. Good exhibits; a bit snobby; not as good as NOMA.

Aquarium of the Americas: A good alternative to the Zoo if it's too goddamned hot.

Audubon Insectarium: I've only been once, and it was on the opening day. Pretty neat inside.

Harrah's Casino: It's a casino.

Lakeview: Drive into 70124 and think to yourself, "These houses were under 8 or so feet of water 6 years ago." My old house will be among them.

II Tony's Restaurant: Italian/New Orleans fare that's currently tied for my favorite Oyster po-boy with Liuzza's. On the edge of the parish line, in Bucktown. Happens to be about 50 feet from ground zero of the floodwall breach at the 17th St Canal in 2005.

That's all I got for the moment.

Also the streetcar down St. Charles through Carrolton to Oak.
3 or 4 blocks to Jacque-Imo's.
http://www.jacquesimoscafe.com/index.html

Mothers on Poydras is good, as is Lil' Dizzy's
http://www.mothersrestaurant.net/

http://www.nomenu.com/joomla1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=184.