I have been to New Orleans a couple of times, have done Fat Tuesday a couple of times. This time I am taking my husband there for the day next Friday. He has never been there.
I am going to take him to the usual places, Bourbon Street, Cafe Du Monde, walk around the streets, have a Hurricane at O'Brien's
Anything else worth doing?
Any suggestions to where to eat lunch?
We will have about 5-6 hours there.
Thanks for any suggestions
Hmmm only 5-6 hours in NO, my first inclination is to suggest you just eat your way across the city; but I guess since it's your husband's first visit a few must sees are in order.I agree Cafe du Monde and Pat O'Brien's are musts, but unless it's raining don't stay inside, instead head outdoors and enjoy your beignets and coffee on a bench near General Jackson, and definitely get your hurricanes in "to go" cups, "lub..ri..cate"
Definitely stop in some of the more unique shops in the Quarter, from voodoo to hot sauce shops you can find almost anything there. Oh, I do recommend taking a few bottles of hot sauce home, trust me, no matter how many times you ask, your local store is never going to carry "ass kickin' original cajun hot sauce", just not enough demand.
Definately walk over to RiverWalk. You can take a riverboat cruise (personally I'm not one for boats), or visit The Aquarium of the Americas.
Restaurants--I like Ralph and Kacoo's, 519 Toulouse, in the French Quarter. Ralph & Kacoo's
My menu favorites the gumbo and the etouffee, the oyster bar is good too.
Pralines--Southern Candymakers, 334 Decatur St., there's another on Jefferson, trust me fresh is better, definately take some home.
Outside the Quarter
Garden District--If you get a chance take the St Charles streetcar out to the garden district, walk the streets and get the streetcar back. Just remember that it's public transportation, so no commentary and you must have exact fare.
National D-Day Museum- the staff recommends you allow at least 3 hours to see the museum.
National D-Day Museum
A drive away
The cemeteries. But take a tour, it's just not safe to go wandering, thieves NOT ghosts.
I think that should keep you moving. Also read my New Orleans trip report for a few more ideas.
If I can be of more help, just let me know.
A great New Orleans site New Orleans vistor's guide
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Migflanker - Senior NonRev Correspondent - Los Angeles
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your reply
Now I am quite excited about our trip. Didn't think I was going to be since this is my 5th time there, but now I have some great ideas..thanks
We arrived in New Orleans around 11:30am. We parked near Harrah's at the public lot for 11 dollars for the day.
Only took me a couple of steps, and I was reminded quickly why I love this city
We stopped in the cigar shop and watched the men roll the cigars, this always fascinates me, even though I would never want to smoke a cigar! Next, we continued to walk down towards the French Quarter, checking out a few menus here and there, trying to decide where to eat lunch. As we strolled into the French Market, our choice was made for us as we saw the outdoor cafe with the live Jazz Band, Gazebo's. Nothing like getting the real feel of New Orleans
Next on the agenda was a walk to Bourbon Street. We stopped in the VooDoo shop, always quite interesting in there! Then we stopped at Pat O'Brien's to get our carry out Hurricane
We headed back to Decatur Street to the Horse Carriages and took a tour through the French Quarter and the Cemetary. I love tours, the guide usually is a wealth of information. We learned so much. It was such a perfect weather day for the ride.
We arrived back and took a walk over to Cafe Du Monde to have our cafe au lait with beignets
Walked our way back to our car, stopping in a few shops.
It was a perfect day
~The Day Trip Queen~
New Orleans is a pretty cool place. I went there about three years ago. Checked out the Hard Rock Cafe, walked around all over the French Quarter. It definatley feels like you are in a different country. Food is great. A bit pricey but still worth it. I liked all the beautiful cafes in just about every corner. The French Market is pretty neat. That used to be a slave trading post. They sell some wild carnival mask in there, and just outside the market, you can see the jazz bands playing along the cafes. I like the sound of jazz in that town. FATS DOMINO and many jazz players grew up in that town.
Sounds like the perfect day trip to me.
But Luv2fly, hurricanes, pralines and beignets all together...you have one serious sweet tooth
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
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Migflanker - Senior NonRev Correspondent - Los Angeles
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