New Orleans

[Slushy]

I'm going there for a week starting tomorrow. Any advice?

 

[Victarion]

Stay out of the French Quarter. It gets rough-n-tumble.

 

[Teelie]

I've been there several times and the French Quarter isn't that bad usually. New Orleans has a lot to offer but it depends on why you are there. They have great food, the zoo and aquarium are good and they have excellent local scenery and architecture.

I personally never had problems with criminal elements like pick-pockets, muggers or drunken revelers looking for trouble.

You missed Mardi Gras but the French Quarter still has plenty of boobs (they have some nude bars/shops) if you're looking to see that.

The French Market is also interesting. Lots of souviners, food, and random stuff you can buy there.

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

Shout "Vive Le Roi" when you're on Bourbon street

 

[terry78]

It's no more seedy than any other big city. Just be aware of your surroundings as you normally would.

 

[Pink Ranger]

Stay out of the French Quarter. It gets rough-n-tumble.

Never leave the French Quarter. It gets tumble and rough.

I've only been there once, but I love the place. It's like Disneyland for degenerates, drunks and perverts. Just remember, A) don't get sloppy drunk; and B) when you do get sloppy drunk, at closing time just go straight back to your lodgings, don't hang around the streets enjoying the ambiance. I was warned there when last call happens, the cops come out and all the southern French hospitality disappears at that point.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

Nawlins is an awesome place and the food is great, but just be careful where you go at night. It's easy to get into a bad neighborhood real quick if you're not being careful. Have fun!

 

[tzarinna]

Get the Jazzy Pass, it's a 24 hour card to ride the streetcar. I bought 2 for my visit at Walgreens. Canal Street streetcar ride is nice to see some awesome homes. I went in December and the deco for Christmas was like Martha Stewart waved a ****ing wand.

You can hit up the Greenwood Cemetery & Mausoleum by way of, you guessed it, streetcar.

Be sure to post pictures in this thread when you return.