Going to New Orleans for winter break

[mazel schlimazel]

Any suggestions for museums to visit? Places with notably beautiful architecture, and historical landmarks? What should I wear this time of year if I'm coming from the chilly and moist Northwest?

If I want to visit the spot where the Battle of New Orleans was fought, how far would I have to travel outside city limits?

[ringotuna]

Any suggestions for museums to visit? Places with notably beautiful architecture, and historical landmarks? What should I wear this time of year if I'm coming from the chilly and moist Northwest?

If I want to visit the spot where the Battle of New Orleans was fought, how far would I have to travel outside city limits?

Off the cuff Maz, I'd reccommend you stay somewhere on or near Canal Street, It's convenient to the French Quarter and the Riverfront. The Wyndham Riverfront is a few blocks off Canal, but the rates are a bit lower. La Pavillion on Poydras Street and the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon are nice as well.

 A street trolly runs most of the length of Canal. It's convenient and cheap.

Nearby the Wyndham is Mulate's. A favorite of mine for Cajun food and nightly Zydeco music. Also nearby is Harrah's Casino.

Be sure to hit Cafe du Monde for coffee and beignets and nearby Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. I don't know if it's a daily event, but there's a nice little street vendor's marketplace down the street from Cafe du Monde.

Autoban Aquarium of the Americas, If you're interested in that kind of thing is at the dead end of Canal Street, on the riverfront near the ferry dock.

For information on the battle site, google Chalmette Battlfield. It's not far from the central city.

Pack warm clothing. I attend industry conventions in NO every third year during the second week of January. It's colder than a voodoo witches teat.

Be prepared to get hit up for spare change. Don't overlook some of the small "hole in the wall" ethnic eateries.

 

edit.  One more thing...Take the St. Charles Streetcar round trip through the Garden District.

[mr.tik]

Pack warm clothing. I attend industry conventions in NO every third year during the second week of January. It's colder than a voodoo witches teat.

 

I must protest the above comment..I have dated two witches ( wiccan type) and believe me, their "teats" were anything but cold.

[mazel schlimazel]

Thanks for all the advice, Ringo! Sorry if I sound paranoid also, but what's the chance of getting mugged or shot (lol) if I explore a bit "off the beaten path" as well?

[Sail]

Hey, Greg! Going to the Big Easy? No debauching, please!   ;) 

[ringotuna]

Thanks for all the advice, Ringo! Sorry if I sound paranoid also, but what's the chance of getting mugged or shot (lol) if I explore a bit "off the beaten path" as well?

All I can tell you Maz is, I've never been mugged or shot .......well not in New Orleans anyways. :)

Take the usual precautions.

[ringotuna]

Hey, Greg! Going to the Big Easy? [color=red]No debauching, please![/color]   ;) 

Might as well stay home. :D

[tsalagi1]

Any suggestions for museums to visit? Places with notably beautiful architecture, and historical landmarks? What should I wear this time of year if I'm coming from the chilly and moist Northwest?

If I want to visit the spot where the Battle of New Orleans was fought, how far would I have to travel outside city limits?

Off the cuff Maz, I'd reccommend you stay somewhere on or near Canal Street, It's convenient to the French Quarter and the Riverfront. The Wyndham Riverfront is a few blocks off Canal, but the rates are a bit lower. La Pavillion on Poydras Street and the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon are nice as well.

 A street trolly runs most of the length of Canal. It's convenient and cheap.

Nearby the Wyndham is Mulate's. A favorite of mine for Cajun food and nightly Zydeco music. Also nearby is Harrah's Casino.

Be sure to hit Cafe du Monde for coffee and beignets and nearby Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. I don't know if it's a daily event, but there's a nice little street vendor's marketplace down the street from Cafe du Monde.

Autoban Aquarium of the Americas, If you're interested in that kind of thing is at the dead end of Canal Street, on the riverfront near the ferry dock.

For information on the battle site, google Chalmette Battlfield. It's not far from the central city.

Pack warm clothing. I attend industry conventions in NO every third year during the second week of January. It's colder than a voodoo witches teat.

Be prepared to get hit up for spare change. Don't overlook some of the small "hole in the wall" ethnic eateries.

 

edit.  One more thing...Take the St. Charles Streetcar round trip through the Garden District.

Mulate's....hmpf..barbarian...:? that's where you'd send him for Cajun food? I may have slap you silly.

[ringotuna]

Any suggestions for museums to visit? Places with notably beautiful architecture, and historical landmarks? What should I wear this time of year if I'm coming from the chilly and moist Northwest?

If I want to visit the spot where the Battle of New Orleans was fought, how far would I have to travel outside city limits?

Off the cuff Maz, I'd reccommend you stay somewhere on or near Canal Street, It's convenient to the French Quarter and the Riverfront. The Wyndham Riverfront is a few blocks off Canal, but the rates are a bit lower. La Pavillion on Poydras Street and the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon are nice as well.

 A street trolly runs most of the length of Canal. It's convenient and cheap.

Nearby the Wyndham is Mulate's. A favorite of mine for Cajun food and nightly Zydeco music. Also nearby is Harrah's Casino.

Be sure to hit Cafe du Monde for coffee and beignets and nearby Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. I don't know if it's a daily event, but there's a nice little street vendor's marketplace down the street from Cafe du Monde.

Autoban Aquarium of the Americas, If you're interested in that kind of thing is at the dead end of Canal Street, on the riverfront near the ferry dock.

For information on the battle site, google Chalmette Battlfield. It's not far from the central city.

Pack warm clothing. I attend industry conventions in NO every third year during the second week of January. It's colder than a voodoo witches teat.

Be prepared to get hit up for spare change. Don't overlook some of the small "hole in the wall" ethnic eateries.

 

edit.  One more thing...Take the St. Charles Streetcar round trip through the Garden District.

Mulate's....hmpf..barbarian...:? that's where you'd send him for Cajun food? I may have slap you silly.

You're probably right however I'm struggling against my wounded ego to construct a reply which does not begin with "kiss-my-ass" I'll have to get back to you on that. 

;)

[mr.tik]

Hey, Greg! Going to the Big Easy? [color=red]No debauching, please![/color]   ;) 

Might as well stay home. :D

All virtue and no vice makes Greg an anxious guy.

[mr.tik]

Still waitin' fer Perfesser Tuna to substantiate his theory that pagan wenches have less than warm mammeries.

[ringotuna]

Still waitin' fer Perfesser Tuna to substantiate his theory that pagan wenches have less than warm mammeries.

Perfesser Tuna is of the opinion that Mr.Tik cannot distinguish between a witches teat and a water balloon.

;)

[mr.tik]

Still waitin' fer Perfesser Tuna to substantiate his theory that pagan wenches have less than warm mammeries.

Perfesser Tuna is of the opinion that Mr.Tik cannot distinguish between a witches teat and a water balloon.

;)

Perfesser Tuna lacks a viable response to Mr. Tik's humble inquiry and thus proffers an absurd insult.

[ringotuna]

Still waitin' fer Perfesser Tuna to substantiate his theory that pagan wenches have less than warm mammeries.

Perfesser Tuna is of the opinion that Mr.Tik cannot distinguish between a witches teat and a water balloon.

;)

Perfesser Tuna lacks a viable response to Mr. Tik's humble inquiry and thus proffers an absurd insult.

Perfesser Tuna recognizes the thin skinned phenotype of the perpetually offended and reccomends Mr. Tik put his big girl bloomers on and deal with it.[grin]

[mr.tik]

Still waitin' fer Perfesser Tuna to substantiate his theory that pagan wenches have less than warm mammeries.

Perfesser Tuna is of the opinion that Mr.Tik cannot distinguish between a witches teat and a water balloon.

;)

Perfesser Tuna lacks a viable response to Mr. Tik's humble inquiry and thus proffers an absurd insult.

Perfesser Tuna recognizes the thin skinned phenotype of the perpetually offended and reccomends Mr. Tik put his big girl bloomers on and deal with it.[grin]

But Mr Tik was not offended in the least by Perfesser Tuna's dubious attempt at wit, just merely amused that the Perfesser would take such a tact when one of his false statements are challenged.

[ringotuna]

Still waitin' fer Perfesser Tuna to substantiate his theory that pagan wenches have less than warm mammeries.

Perfesser Tuna is of the opinion that Mr.Tik cannot distinguish between a witches teat and a water balloon.

;)

Perfesser Tuna lacks a viable response to Mr. Tik's humble inquiry and thus proffers an absurd insult.

Perfesser Tuna recognizes the thin skinned phenotype of the perpetually offended and reccomends Mr. Tik put his big girl bloomers on and deal with it.[grin]

But Mr Tik was not offended in the least by Perfesser Tuna's dubious attempt at wit, just merely amused that the Perfesser would take such a tact when one of his false statements are challenged.

Perfessor Tuna observes that Mr. Tik is whining childishly over Perfessor Tuna's awesome sense of humor.[grin]

[mr.tik]

Still waitin' fer Perfesser Tuna to substantiate his theory that pagan wenches have less than warm mammeries.

Perfesser Tuna is of the opinion that Mr.Tik cannot distinguish between a witches teat and a water balloon.

;)

Perfesser Tuna lacks a viable response to Mr. Tik's humble inquiry and thus proffers an absurd insult.

Perfesser Tuna recognizes the thin skinned phenotype of the perpetually offended and reccomends Mr. Tik put his big girl bloomers on and deal with it.[grin]

But Mr Tik was not offended in the least by Perfesser Tuna's dubious attempt at wit, just merely amused that the Perfesser would take such a tact when one of his false statements are challenged.

Perfessor Tuna observes that Mr. Tik is whining childishly over Perfessor Tuna's awesome sense of humor.[grin]

Instead of addressing my original inquiry regarding the temperature of pagan snoobs, Perfessor Tuna succumbs to the dreaded ego munchies..a Ringo burger with Tuna sauce on it.

[lightoftruth]

Fascinating..............

[ringotuna]

Fascinating..............

Isn't it though?

Maybe this will soothe his anguished soul.

Soft Kitty Warm Kitty Little Ball of Fur.....

[stevecanuck]

Maz, You might enjoy a walking tour of French Quarter residences, and a tour of a couple of plantations like Oak Alley and San Francisco House.  Don't leave without having a Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's.  Take the streetcar from one end of St. Charles to the other and back again.

Local pronunciation hint:  Royal is pronounced roy-AL.
                                      Burgundy is bur-GUN-dy.
                                      Beignet is ben-yay.

We're going in May for the first time in 15 years and greatly looking forward to it.  We lived there for 14 months (82-83), and still have very fond memories of it.

[tsalagi1]

Maz, You might enjoy a walking tour of French Quarter residences, and a tour of a couple of plantations like Oak Alley and San Francisco House.  Don't leave without having a Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's.  Take the streetcar from one end of St. Charles to the other and back again.

Local pronunciation hint:  Royal is pronounced roy-AL.
                                      Burgundy is bur-GUN-dy.
                                      Beignet is ben-yay.

We're going in May for the first time in 15 years and greatly looking forward to it.  We lived there for 14 months (82-83), and still have very fond memories of it.

If he eats Cajun and doesn't need a gastrointestinal specialist afterwards, we'll know he went to a tourist trap...:cool:

[jim colyer]

I would certainly see the French Quarter but, to be honest, New Orleans is a pretty depressing place.

[mazel schlimazel]

Having a grand ol' time so far. Managed to get a crispy orange face and arm tan in just the first few days. So much for tuna's admonitions about the cold. ;)

[longbich]

Bit late seeing as how you are already there Mazel but I envy you as this is my favourite city in the USA.

Some of the places have been mentioned but the Charles Street tram is a definIte. It is NOT a round trip as you have to get off at the terminal and then get on and pay again. But once you've ridden it you'll know where to get off and stroll along enjoying the scene.
The cemetery is more than worthwhile at the end of another trolley trip through  entirely different passing neighborhoods.
Harrah's is not worth the dollars these days if you are looking for cheap, quality food in the casino. There is far better value in the Quarter and on Canal Street.
The best Gumbo last New Year's was at Coop's Place across the road from Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville.
Follow one of the band's through the streets.
Bourbon Street is awash with bigass beers. Music all night, every night.
All of the French Quarter is intriguing.
The markets are often a whole lot better than the usual boring junk.


Find a place that makes Green Chile Stew and you'll thank me and you'll want to return to Nawleenz just for that.

[ringotuna]

Bit late seeing as how you are already there Mazel but I envy you as this is my favourite city in the USA.

Some of the places have been mentioned but the Charles Street tram is a definIte. It is NOT a round trip as you have to get off at the terminal and then get on and pay again. But once you've ridden it you'll know where to get off and stroll along enjoying the scene.
The cemetery is more than worthwhile at the end of another trolley trip through  entirely different passing neighborhoods.
Harrah's is not worth the dollars these days if you are looking for cheap, quality food in the casino. There is far better value in the Quarter and on Canal Street.
The best Gumbo last New Year's was at Coop's Place across the road from Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville.
Follow one of the band's through the streets.
Bourbon Street is awash with bigass beers. Music all night, every night.
All of the French Quarter is intriguing.
The markets are often a whole lot better than the usual boring junk.


Find a place that makes Green Chile Stew and you'll thank me and you'll want to return to Nawleenz just for that.

Long...hope you found the folks in NO to be as friendly and accomodating as I have.