Things To Do in New Orleans When You're Dead

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Taking a vacation over Holiday Break to New Orleans. What and where should I go/do?

Hornets are playing when I plan on being there, so definitely checking out a game.

Also, haven't bought the tickets yet, but help on where to stay would be appreciated.

 

[Omeletpants]

New Orleans is the shit hole of America. Filthy and smelly place. The French Quarter is interesting for about an hour.

I did go to Marti Gras years ago dressed as a sheik accompanied by Minnie Mouse and Elvira but that is a whole other story.

 

[nvanprooyen]

I haven't been there post Katrina, so I'm really not sure how things are there now. But, general recommendations....

- The French Quarter is pretty cool in general. Walk around, but I would try and stay in the touristy areas as much as possible...especially at night. Don't want to wake up missing a kidney.
- Grab some coffee and a beignet at Cafe Du Monde. Good shit. Hang out in Jackson Square a little. Right across the street.
- The Garden District is nice
- Some really old / cool cemeteries if you are into that sort of thing.
- Great blues music all over the place. I have gotten shitfaced many o time at the Funky Pirate. Big Al Carson kicks ass.
- The street cars are kind of cool.
- They have a decent Art Museum.

Not sure if you like drinking or not. If you like to party, it is definitely a fun town. It is a little dirty though. I would never go there for Mardi Gras. Did once and it was miserable. Way more fun when it isn't that crazy.

 

[KittiesKorner]

Upper Marigny, Cochon restaurant