2007-12-27 11:05:58 · 5 answers · asked by jssoprano 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New Orleans
For a nostalgic ride through an older part of the city, ride the St. Charles streetcar. (Trolley). You can pick it up on Canal street. Bring a camera that can take fast snapshots. The route of the St. Charles streetcar line takes you past what used to be the "garden district." Many of the old homes are still standing, though many others have converted the interior to apartments.
Bourbon street is fairly safe for several blocks. If you are there, try to get to the Acme Oyster House (I think on Iberville between Bourbon and Royal). Traditional fried seafood and they have some broiled and blackened items on the menu.
Some of the clubs still have live music from traditional Dixielan bands. The more modern clubs use recordings or cheap garage bands. Tour the Superdome if you can. Hit the Aquarium of the Americas. See if you can get directions to the National D-Day Museum. It's a gas. (My grandson LOVES it.) Walk around Jackson Square - lots of little art shops and sidewalk artists abound on a good day.
Look for Michaul's restaurant, which has live Cajun music. It is on Convention Center Blvd. across from the Riverwalk shopping center. Or Mulate's on St. Charles, which also has Cajun music. The food there is quite decent and the atmosphere is incredible. Don't expect to spend just a little time there, though. They get CROWDED real fast.
For more somber viewing, if and only if you have the time AND the stomach for it, there are bus tours that will take you past the devastated areas so you can see just how bad Katrina hit us.
2007-12-28 02:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by The_Doc_Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BURBON ST it is a party all day and all night most bars don't close till 4 am. there is also the river walk mall with lots of gift shopping and attractions. there is also the aquarim of the americas and the audobon zoo. You also could just go walk around the french quater. any where you go you will meet friendly people.
2007-12-27 14:38:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter where you go don't miss the Dun gen! It is in the French Quarter.
2007-12-27 13:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by Mark H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you'll probably get mugged so bring the glock...
2007-12-28 08:08:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you just want to brag !! you lucky dog !! have fun !!
2007-12-27 11:14:05 · answer #5 · answered by jgilbertdo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋