Hey BBIers - I am leaning toward a vacation in New Orleans for my kidss spring break in April. They are 15 (twins). We would probably fly there in a Saturday and Sunday and stay at least 4 days (maybe even 5). I have only been there twice for work and loved it both times. Is the French Quarter the best place to stay? Last time I was there I stayed at Hotel Monteleone and liked it a lot. The only issue is that I snore like crazy after a couple of drinks (which I will be having) and may need two rooms. My son can handle the snoring, but it kills my daughter and wife whenever we are in hotels. Any ideas about a bed and breakfast or something? I have never tried AirBNB. The idea kind of freaks me out, but I may consider it.
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That being said, in NOLA I think most of the hotels are in/near Bourbon so they are centrally located. However, you'll also be able to find AirBnb's that are very near by and outside the noise of Bourbon. A spot close to Bourbon in Bywater area would keep you very close and the homes provide a unique experience.
I have a previous NOLA restaurants thread from BBI saved somewhere if you wanted me to send it to you.
WWII museum is one of the best museums that I have ever visited. Big recommendation for that.
Don't stay in the FQ..pretty seedy, loud, commercial, etc. We stayed in the Garden District and I am so glad we were advised to stay away from the FQ!
We stayed at the Pontrachrain Hotel and it was excellent. Perhaps a bit pricey if you're bringing children, but right on St. Charles Avenue where the Street Car runs and an easy ride to Canal Street and the FQ.
Advice, download the Street Car app and buy a three day pass for $9.00. Unlimited rides on the Streetcar and busses and you don't have to bother with correct change, which is required.
We went on a Swamp tour, which your kins may like and visited one of the sugar plantations (which was pricey but interesting).
Oh, and we found Eli's house and we saw Olivia pull in-she seemed so uninterested in me...go figure.
My only food recommendation is the Camellia Grill, on the far end of town, for breakfast-get the pecan waffles! Usually a line, but well worth it!
Enjoy, it''s a wonderful city!
It can definitely get loud, but not as raucous as Bourbon Street. I've never been able to hear the street noise from the rooms at Frenchmen Orleans, but I've always gotten rooms in the back of the building away from Frenchmen. I've also stayed at the R&B Bed and Breakfast a couple of blocks further up Frenchmen, which is a much quieter part of the street.
The Graveyard tours, though a tad morbid, are pretty beautiful.
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I know that snug harbor is a top jazz club and plan on going there. Does Frenchman street get really loud at night? I am going to look at Frenchman street and the garden district. Thanks for the recs!
It can definitely get loud, but not as raucous as Bourbon Street. I've never been able to hear the street noise from the rooms at Frenchmen Orleans, but I've always gotten rooms in the back of the building away from Frenchmen. I've also stayed at the R&B Bed and Breakfast a couple of blocks further up Frenchmen, which is a much quieter part of the street.
Thanks!!!!!
Good call on the WW2 museum, it is fantastic. Plan to spend a half a day there, a lot to see.
And the streetcar app is a good idea as well. Easy and inexpensive.
No car needed at all to get around.
French man street is amazing and the must for Jazz. Almost every night around 930 or 10 a young street band comes out to play that is amazing. Get a hot dog at dat dog and sit on the balancing listening to the music.
Bourbon street is what it is, but I do enjoy Fritzels for Jazz.
Although touristy, Preservation Jazz Hall is worth it in my opinion.
We did the Jazz riverboat lunch which I enjoyed as well—touristy but hay I was visiting.
I can’t wait to go back and eat and eat and eat as well.
My favorites are Killer Pooh Boys, oysters at acme, Frankie and Johnny’s I believe was my crawfish choice in the garden district. I liked the food at jazz fest.
One of my favorite places to go and I was surprised how great it was for my family.
No car needed at all to get around.
French man street is amazing and the must for Jazz. Almost every night around 930 or 10 a young street band comes out to play that is amazing. Get a hot dog at dat dog and sit on the balancing listening to the music.
Bourbon street is what it is, but I do enjoy Fritzels for Jazz.
Although touristy, Preservation Jazz Hall is worth it in my opinion.
We did the Jazz riverboat lunch which I enjoyed as well—touristy but hay I was visiting.
I can’t wait to go back and eat and eat and eat as well.
My favorites are Killer Pooh Boys, oysters at acme, Frankie and Johnny’s I believe was my crawfish choice in the garden district. I liked the food at jazz fest.
One of my favorite places to go and I was surprised how great it was for my family.
Thanks! I have been there twice for work. It will be great to go on an actual vacation.
The National WWII museum is also a must-see, IMO, even for those who museums aren't usually their thing. It's probably my favorite museum in the entire country (aside from perhaps the NYC Natural History museum).
I know you've gotten (and will get) a ton of other recommendations, so I'll leave you with just those 2 since they're among my personal favorites.
The National WWII museum is also a must-see, IMO, even for those who museums aren't usually their thing. It's probably my favorite museum in the entire country (aside from perhaps the NYC Natural History museum).
I know you've gotten (and will get) a ton of other recommendations, so I'll leave you with just those 2 since they're among my personal favorites.
Cool. Thanks!
Patty O’Brien’s (get a hurricane and go for the dueling pianos)
Preservation Jazz hall
Otherwise it’s frat boy douche baggery. Get to bourbon and then keep walking until you get to Frenchman Street