Will be in New Orleans in July for the first time....anything.....

[sherman]

i HAVE to check out?

I will be with wifey, we will only be there 2 nights...

what is a MUST do?

there is a casino in NO, right?

 

[Fishhead]

HARRAHS is smack in the middle of downtown...........just a few blocks up the street from BOURBON street.

Enjoy,
-FISH-

 

[MrTeaser]

Hey Sherman I lived there in 93. Though there was no Casino then there is one now right downtown. Also of course hit Bourbon Street. Cat's Meow was the spot there but that was over a decade ago. Another must is a stop by Cafe Dumond to have some French Benaits (sp). Take the street car (never call it a trolley) to uptown and take a walk through Audobon Park.

 

[Fishhead]

If you have time, would recommend you drive over to Biloxi..........casinos and beautiful beach.

-F-

 

[eldiablo]

Court of Two Sisters for brunch buffet.

 

[sherman]

thanx guys......anything else?

 

[MrTeaser]

Oh yea have to grab a Hurricane from Pat O'Briens on Bourbon Street.

 

[ProPokerPlayer]

just a warning, take cabs not rental cars...get just a few blocks off the main tourist streets, take one wrong turn and you can find yourself in DEEP trouble....not a city to joyride in.

 

[Horseshoe]

Grill Room at Windsor Court(everything)
Besh Steakhouse @ Harrahs(steak)
Dragos(grilled oysters)
Brigsten's(everything)
Galatoire's(everything)
Maximo's(get the Contadina)

Fish, is right though, if you have the time, take a ride over to see Beau Rivage in Biloxi..it is a mini-Mirage.

Have fun sherman!

 

[G.MONEY]

Sherman,

Just Got Back About 1 Month Ago...no Need For A Car If You Are Staying In Or Around Bourbon St... Everything Is Really In Walking Distance. Pat Obriens Is A Must Great Bar...a Excellent Rest Is A Place Called Cuvee....great Food.. Some Would Say Pricey...you Will Have A Blast.....casino Is Way To Crowded For My Taste, But There Is One There.......have A Safe Trip And Enjoy...oh By The Way, Watch Your Wallet, To Frinds Got Pick Pocketed In A Bar Same Night About Same Time. And They Rung Up 25k At Walmart And Another Store On There Credit Card With 4 Hours...be Careful......................g.

 

[sherman]

thanx. yeah i have NO plane on getting a car....figured we'd just walk around.....

 

[eldiablo]

Stay on the main streets and walk with confidence and you will be fine. Watch the wallet and swivel the head for a look-see ever so often. It is really not bad ....just common sense type stuff.

 

[sherman]

what do u guys mean? is new orleans know for their pick pockets?

 

[FatTony]

I asked about New Orleans also in here about 2 months ago. Got some good advice.

One thing you might want to do is take the tour of the cemeteries. Why? Don't ask me. Someone told me it was worth it, but never got around to it.

 

[sherman]

tour of the cemetaries? i think ill pass tony.....


what did you do when you went tony?

 

[FatTony]

Went to Harrah's a couple of times. (Most overweight people I've ever seen in my life hanging out there. ) Not many high rollers in that place except at the buffet line.

Had a friend who was there for work, so I'd bar hop during the day, (you can take your drink out of the restaurants by the way.)walk around, take a nap at 4pm, then go out for dinner each night and then some more drinking. W Hotel has a really nice bar in it if you're getting dressed up.

I was there for three days and that was plenty. Hope you like seafood.

 

[eldiablo]

New Orleans is below sea level. The cemetaries are above ground. Also influenced by the French. Crypts and Tombs.

 

[sherman]

i'll either be staying at the Ramada or Days Inn, are those good choices?

 

[dimeplayersonly]

the cops are more violent than the criminals.......you will be fine, enjoy the food listen to some jazz and have a good time..

 

[Dawoofdaddy]

what do u guys mean? is new orleans know for their pick pockets?

Any city known for having a high number of drunken tourists will have its share of pickpockets.