New Orleans Question?

Question

Me and my boyfriend are planning a trip to New Orleans in a few weeks and we were wondering where are the best places to stay price wise and in the least crime areas. What are some good hotels in New Orleans for your money and what is there to do and see this time of year? Is the crime bad there?

Answer 1

The New Orleans (NOLA) based hotels within walking distance of Bourbon Street / French Quarter like the Sonesta and Hotel Royal Orleans are quite nice.

Famous name brand hotels: the Hilton is the brass ring, for it sits right at the base of Jackson Square, Bourbon Street and the adjacent Riverwalk.

Day or Night, walk among large groups of friendly people (plenty to be seen around) and you'll be OK. NOPD are very VERY prevalent and visible, ever protective of tourists in and just outside the Jackson Square / French Quarter and Bourbon Street areas; you should feel rather safe--staying within these areas.

If you want to see the epic behemoth mess Katrina ( or as locals tend to call the storm, "Kat" ), hire a well established charter bus tour to take you along.

Jackson Square: Plenty of NOLA history...and a small hint ( if you can find it ) of the Voo-Doo culture that gave a pinch of essence to the Creole culture. In the Square, you'll see St. Louis Cathedral and adjoining Cabildo museum, Cafe du Monde....and the entrance to the world famous French Quarter.

Riverwalk, hosting it's namesake mall, where folks can view the Mississippi River. Walking distance to Jax Brewery, Dixie Queen paddleboat tours, Aquarium of Americas...and you can hop on a river crossing ferry to Audobon Zoo ( if it's a good day there, you might see some zoo animals ) and City Park (right now, hosting a very nice Xmas light display).

Bourbon Street: Main artery of the Mardi Gras celebrations some say captures the essence of year round. Both sides of this infamous street offer....interesting shops, restaurants bars and some Jazz history of NOLA. One street over you'll find the ever popular NOLA icon, Pat O'Briens---definitely worth checking out.

Restaurants: High end famous named NOLA eateries, Brennan's, Commander's Palace and Antoine's feature the fancy stuff of legend that has made NOLA "seafood capital of the world". Best to call for reservations.

Bone up on some tourist travel safety tips and use them with a measure of common sense. I like the tip "be a tourist--but DON'T LOOK like a tourist".

Enjoy a fun, warmly welcomed romantic visit to New Orleans!

Answer 2

I'm never really afraid in NOLA, but use common sense. Don't whip out a wad of cash in a crowd, and the best place as far as price is not where it is going to be as safe. Unfortunately, January is not really active here, but follow Barry's advice above. There is always good food and cultural things to do here.

Answer 3

I lived in Louisiana and my son replaced into born in Metairie.(purely outdoors New Orleans) on an identical time as i replaced into there, multiple the individuals I knew and myself, spoke of New Orleans as New Awlins or N'Awlins. apart from the wonderful ingesting...the backyard District and the history there are mind-blowing to journey. i think of multiple human beings say it in any different case and there is no longer something incorrect with any of the pronunciations. Say it whether it rolls off your tongue. ;)

Answer 4

There is ton to do down here. The first answerer sums it up better than I ever could. Kudos Barry. Just use normal common sense. I was out with my two kids in the Quarter, and even hit Bourbon St. (it was early afternoon) and I felt totally safe and secure.

Answer 5

Well, if you wanna stay safe, I would strongly suggest that you visit uptown and the French Quarters. Stay where ever the "high class" people are. Since you probably won't know your way around, stay in contact with a good guide or someone you know. You don't want to go to the lower 9th. And I mean NO!!! New Orleans is the most dangerous city in the US. Saying crime is bad in the NO is like saying Bill Gates is "barely" making a living. Just stay around uptown and you'll be fine.