things to do in New Orleans?

[uclaLabrat]

Hah, I just got back from NOLA for the same reason. I've been a few times before though...depending on the type of people in the group, walk to Jackson Square, see the cathedral, walk the market (immediately past Cafe du Monde). If they're more open to sight-seeing, hop on the trolley and just take it up for a while. Get off on Magazine St, eat/shop...some beautiful neighborhoods out there.

If you're all into live music, I also highly suggest getting over to Frenchmen St. It's about 2-3 blocks East of the edge of the French Quarter and that's where you'll find a bunch of open clubs/bars like D.B.A., Snug Harbor, Spotted Cat, etc. It's also open container like the FQ so if you don't like a band, just take your drink and leave.

Frenchmen St is fun...we wanted to go to snug harbor but it was closed by the time we got there, so we parked at Spotted Cat. I left around 3, my wife and cousin and sister closed the place down and went with the bartender and his wife to another bar. Good times.

 

[Balt]

Yeah Frenchmen St. is basically considered a Bourbon Street for locals. Less touristy.