NEW ORLEANS????

CamaroIOM12 · 11-01-2016, 10:38 AM

Headed to New Orleans for vacation in January. This will be my 1st visit, any must does or don't s?? Staying somewhere in the French Quarter.

Thanks, Jim

SS 1LE · 11-01-2016, 10:49 AM

I have been, good food (if you like blackened stuff, which I do), lots of bars, the garden district was nice, and the air boats rides were fun. But, be prepared... as I thought it was pretty dirty, smelly, and except for a few areas was pretty run down.

...and do not call it new orLEANS. It is called new orLANS.

sherob · 11-01-2016, 11:11 AM

Naw'lens...

http://www.cafedumonde.com/ for some beignets! My wife, step daughter, and I had a beignets fight there... nothing like powdered sugar flying everywhere. LOL!!!!

Go to the zoo and see the white alligator... at least they used to have one.

The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas...

.. and for food... go to http://www.williemaesnola.com/

rebelyell22 · 11-01-2016, 11:37 AM

I 2nd the dirty city comment. Tujagues is really good. Be careful how far you walk down Bourbon Street unless you like gay bars.

Neil350 · 11-01-2016, 12:14 PM

I work out of New Orleans, my office is across from the Superdome.

Get Uber if you don't already, other wise taxis are every where. If you're flying in don't waste your money renting a car. If you're driving in, it's usually $30 a night for parking.

There's a lot to do, use trip advisor, or yelp to find stuff you want to do. I don't ever stay in the Quarter, I like the CDB/Convention center area. It's a short walk to the WW2 museum, short taxi ride to the quarter and generally quieter/cleaner. Also some great places to eat with out the tourist crowds, Pesche is an example.

CamaroIOM12 · 11-01-2016, 12:30 PM

THANKS!!!!!!

Where did you guys stay??

PHXLT1 · 11-01-2016, 02:00 PM

Mardigra and Katrina. Thats all i know of nalens. Have fun.

sherob · 11-01-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroIOM12

THANKS!!!!!!

Where did you guys stay??

I stay here... close in, pretty cheap, and relatively clean... street cars are within walking distance...

http://www.maisonstcharles.com/

rebelyell22 · 11-01-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroIOM12

THANKS!!!!!!

Where did you guys stay??

Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

Camaro EMT · 11-01-2016, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroIOM12

Where did you guys stay??

I've stayed at the Royal Sonesta (300 Bourbon Street) a few times and have never been disappointed. It's right in the heart of the French Quarter, with some of the rooms featuring balconies overlooking Bourbon Street. You'll hear some noise from the street in the balcony rooms but I don't mind as the sights are always interesting.

Sir Nuke · 11-02-2016, 05:46 AM

If you like to do a little gambling.....there is a Harrah's there that I stay at when we go there to do a little gambling (I stay there for free)

CamaroIOM12 · 11-02-2016, 06:31 AM

Thanks again guys.

rebelyell22 · 11-02-2016, 07:23 AM

The Harrahs is right across from the Hilton. Only no smoking casino I've ever seen

racergirl · 11-02-2016, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SS 1LE

I have been, good food (if you like blackened stuff, which I do), lots of bars, the garden district was nice, and the air boats rides were fun. But, be prepared... as I thought it was pretty dirty, smelly, and except for a few areas was pretty run down.

...and do not call it new orLEANS. It is called new orLANS.

^^

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Originally Posted by rebelyell22

I 2nd the dirty city comment. Tujagues is really good. Be careful how far you walk down Bourbon Street unless you like gay bars.

Bourbon.. be careful

Pat O Brians is a must. And depending on when you come down in January, try and catch a Mardi Gras parade. New Orleans native here

11-01-2016, 10:38 AM	#1
CamaroIOM12 Jim Drives: 2013 2SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 702 View My Garage	NEW ORLEANS???? Headed to New Orleans for vacation in January. This will be my 1st visit, any must does or don't s?? Staying somewhere in the French Quarter. Thanks, Jim __________________ "I'm that one shot one kill bringer of fate"

11-01-2016, 10:49 AM	#2
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	I have been, good food (if you like blackened stuff, which I do), lots of bars, the garden district was nice, and the air boats rides were fun. But, be prepared... as I thought it was pretty dirty, smelly, and except for a few areas was pretty run down. ...and do not call it new orLEANS. It is called new orLANS. __________________

11-01-2016, 11:11 AM	#3
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	Naw'lens... http://www.cafedumonde.com/ for some beignets! My wife, step daughter, and I had a beignets fight there... nothing like powdered sugar flying everywhere. LOL!!!! Go to the zoo and see the white alligator... at least they used to have one. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas... .. and for food... go to http://www.williemaesnola.com/ __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

11-01-2016, 11:37 AM	#4
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	I 2nd the dirty city comment. Tujagues is really good. Be careful how far you walk down Bourbon Street unless you like gay bars. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

11-01-2016, 12:30 PM	#6
CamaroIOM12 Jim Drives: 2013 2SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 702 View My Garage	THANKS!!!!!! Where did you guys stay?? __________________ "I'm that one shot one kill bringer of fate" Last edited by CamaroIOM12; 11-01-2016 at 01:47 PM.

11-01-2016, 12:14 PM	#5
Neil350 Drives: Nike Air Max Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: T E X A S Posts: 93	I work out of New Orleans, my office is across from the Superdome. Get Uber if you don't already, other wise taxis are every where. If you're flying in don't waste your money renting a car. If you're driving in, it's usually $30 a night for parking. There's a lot to do, use trip advisor, or yelp to find stuff you want to do. I don't ever stay in the Quarter, I like the CDB/Convention center area. It's a short walk to the WW2 museum, short taxi ride to the quarter and generally quieter/cleaner. Also some great places to eat with out the tourist crowds, Pesche is an example.

11-01-2016, 02:00 PM	#7
PHXLT1 Drives: black Z28 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: el mirage Posts: 1,323	Mardigra and Katrina. Thats all i know of nalens. Have fun. __________________ My family 1994 Z28 (mine) 2015 Camaro (wife's) 2015 Silverado (mine!) 54 Belair (wife's) 2004 silverado (daughters)

11-02-2016, 05:46 AM	#11
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,749 View My Garage	If you like to do a little gambling.....there is a Harrah's there that I stay at when we go there to do a little gambling (I stay there for free) __________________

11-02-2016, 06:31 AM	#12
CamaroIOM12 Jim Drives: 2013 2SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 702 View My Garage	Thanks again guys. __________________ "I'm that one shot one kill bringer of fate"

11-02-2016, 07:23 AM	#13
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	The Harrahs is right across from the Hilton. Only no smoking casino I've ever seen __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10