brodapper Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 I am heading down to new orleans to do some volunteering on friday. I have never been there, curious if anyone could give me some spots to check out or fun things to do, when i am not working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenenbaum Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 how long you gonna be there for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenenbaum Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 here's a few things off the top of my head: The French Quarter: history+culture+architecture; nothing else like it in North America; just stroll around and soak it in! FOOD: be sure to try the Gumbo, Jambalaya, shrimp etouffee, Poboy sandwhiches, etc... Restaurants: -Mother's (corner of Poydras and Tchoupitoulas in the Central Business District, close to French Quarter); casual old skool joint; during high tourist season there are line ups out the door of peeps waiting to be seated. -Acme Oyster House (on Iberyville, between Bourbon and Royal); fresh oysters shucked in front of u and served on the half shell; splash it with tabasco sauce and a dash of horseradish and you're good to go! -Cafe Du Monde (Decateur+St Anne); open since 1860, 24 hrs/day; must get the chicory-laced cafe au lait and beignets: puffy pillows of dough which are lightly fried and then doused with powdered sugar!! Bourbon St: - if you prefer your beers cheap and you get a big kick out of drinking out on the street, then hit it up! Worth checking out. Graveyard: -bodies buried above ground in the most elaborate tombstones you'll ever see! many spots to choose from but the closest to the French Quarter is on the corner of Basin+St Louis; Frenchmen St: bohemian part of town where there are several Jazz clubs to pick from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Go to Pat O'Brien's bar in the Quarter. Sit in the outdoor courtyard there and have a few - GREAT place.Go see an NBA game (New Orleans is one of the top teams in the West). It should be really easy to get a super-cheap ticket - they only draw about 12,000 per game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 The alley behind Tipitinas is where Shannon Hoon checked out of this world. I'd go there and buy a tshirt, but thats just me...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 i concur with every one of tenenbaum's suggestions! nailed the highlights!in addition, check out the homes in the Garden District. Some are mansions that are stunningly beautiful - close to Tipatina's too, if you can manage to get to a late night show there. also, see what's on at the Howlin' Wolf. the House of Blues is cool, you can go to just eat if no shows, but be prepared for the most packed club you will ever see if there's a good show there. and drinking is encouraged. when you leave a club, they pour your drink into a plastic cup which you are free to take anywhere. the ONLY rule is no glass bottles while wandering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodapper Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 thanx for the ideas gonna be down there for 10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSTLE Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 preservation hall is a must Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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