Where to go in New Orleans
 

So alittle more than a week from now, I will be in New Orleans on my honeymoon with my new wife. Other than the obvious night entertainment, you guys have any particular places ya'll like to go in New Orleans?

We are already planning on heading to Cafe Du Monde (my favorite, I love beignets), Hard Rock Cafe (the better half wants to go and add to her collection of Hard Rock Bears), The Aquarium (another favorite of mine), IMAX, Riverwalk, French Quarter, and Audubon Park. Some of the other places I've looked at are the Napoleon House, Barataria Preserve (what can I say, I'm an outdoorsman), and The Creole Queen Dinner Jazz Cruise (I love Jazz Music). Also thought it would be cool to go eat at one of Emeril's Places, even though the prices are nuts.

Any thoughts, opinions, ideas would be great. We will only be there for a few days, can't really afford to stay a long time with work, etc back home, but will be there Sunday Morning to Tuesday evening.

You need to treat your self to a poorboy from Johnny's.

Also try Drago's

You need to go Irvin Mayfields Jazz Plahouse at the Royal Sonesta... show every night.
Try to be out of the Quarter for 11.
Don't walk alone.
Take a carriage ride, take ride down St. Charles Ave on the Street Car.
If you want a good burger hit the Alibi, if you walking on Bourbon from Canal take the first left at Redfish Grill (which is pretty good) it will be on your right.
You can also Hit Deanies if you don't want to break to the bank, it's a pretty nice place. Order light because you get a lot.
Skip Acme
Skip Brennans.

Delmonico is tge best Emeril restaurant. If you want better food than I would go to Bayona or MiLa. Sazerac bar is another nice place to grab a few drinks before you hit the town. Being spontaneous will allow you to have a much better time.

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Well I've considered that as well. As far as food goes, that will probably be a more spur of the moment thing. Ask around, see what's really good. As far as things to do though, just wondering if there was any must see attraction. There are things we definitely want to do, though.

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Go to the restaurant called August...One of the best meals I've ever had and I've been to some great restaurants all over the world. Its not cheap but its worth it. Also Stella is another good restaurant. If you like BBQ go to Squeal on Oak st. Go to Brocato's and get some gelatto. Creole creamery has great homemade ice cream. La Thai is some cajun/thai fusion. Really good. Five Happiness best Chinese food ever. Go for a walk in city park. There is usually some kind of cool obscure festival goin on somewhere in the city. Frenchman st for live music at night . Check out Offbeat magazine for whos playing music where.

hit up House of Blues for good music. Also hit up Jackson Brewery for some shopping and homemade pralines on top floor. take a simple streetcar ride along canal or st Charles. enjoy the scenery as you go by. for a good neat bar try the one at the top of the world trade center. it revolves 360 degrees. enjoy the antique and art stores along Royale Street.

Saying any restaurant anywhere the best is folly. But there are certainly no better than Brigtsen's uptown.

Be advised the streetcar track is shut down for repairs around Napoleon going uptown. It's good to go from there all the way downtown.

The WW2 Museum is not to be missed. It's without question the best attraction in the city if you any appreciation for history whatsoever. Give yourself at the very least two hours to view it, though. Honestly, it's a better use of time than Barataria unless you've never seen a swamp before.

John Besh's restaurants have outstanding happy hour (3-6 PM EVERYDAY!!) specials on food: half price pizzas, beer and wine by the glass at Domenica and 50 cent oysters at Luke.

All above mentioned places are good places to eat. I will add GW Finns in the quarter for good fish and also Mr. John's on St Charles for a great steak and impeccable service. Both rather high end but you get what you pay for sometimes. I'm no history buff nor did I ever serve in the military but the WWII museum is worth checking out one evening.

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yeah x3 on WWII museum

Heard they got some nice tit bars. :). Nevermind u said honey moon not bachelor party.

might sound silly but go check out the zoo if youve never been. Most chicks dig animals. Ive taken several dates there and always had fun

Restaurant August is fantastic

Brennan's on Royal street is a must,food and dining experience were great.

Once you get a few drinks in you coyote ugly is a good place to have a few

Oceana in the French quarter has an awesome fried seafood platter too

Good breakfast to...

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I agree with everyone else said. Think about doing the zoo cruise which leaves from the Aquarium in a paddle boat, goes to the zoo, and you cruise back, obiously on Miss. River, and drinks and light snacks are included on cruise.

I always seem to have more fun when there is no plans, just spur of the moment kinda things.

Have fun, congrats and be safe!

****ie Brennan's steak house
Galatories ( if u go on Sunday you'll need a sport coat )
Take her to sunday brunch at Brennan's on royal ( make reservations now)
Carriage ride from Jackson square , pay the buggy driver extra so u n your new wife can be alone on carriage

No one as mentioned the cemetery tours? My wife and I enjoy walking around them and the tour guides make the whole experience better. Food is covered pretty well. If you are on Burbon and get hungry we also like the Bayou Resturant. Take taxis, I find its worth the extra expense. We usually park at our hotel and just take a taxi that way you don't have to fight traffic and try to find parking. Just hop in and out.

He's not trying to get shanked

If he's Downtown he should be able to park and not have to move his car till he's ready to go home. You can pretty much walk anywhere's. Minus the Zoo, but if he's taking the Zoo cruise walking is not a issue he just needs to walk down to the river.

When we stay in the Qtr we walk. But the Qtr in the summer during the day! Shoooo better wear comfortable shoes and cool clothes. We have a timeshare with Wyndham. They have two locations in NO one in the Qtrs and the other uptown. I personally rather stay uptown and go to the Qtr at night via taxi its cooler quieter and nicer. During the day we do other things. I used to live there and went to school in NO, I still love the city and go often so maybe I'm jaded.

Dragos. Bourbon House has good food as well.

WWII museum is awesome and has a world class restaurant on site. You should plan to eat lunch while you're there. Try muffuletta sandwiches from both Napoleon House (love the classical music and ambiance) and Central Grocery on Decatur Street (not far from Cafe Du Monde). A great Jazz place is Snug Harbor (on Frenchman Street) and the Maple Leaf Bar has great Jazz as well. Port of Call is a great local pizza/burger joint. Go to the end of Bourbon @ Esplanade and turn left. It's a couple of blocks up. In the past, we've really enjoyed taking a riverboat from the quarter to Audubon Park Zoo then returned on the streetcar line. You can also take the streetcar to the WWII museum if they're all in service. I don't really care for Bourbon Street, but I really enjoy watching Karaoke at Cat's Meow. It's been a while but I think they're still there. Congratulations to you and your bride and be careful while out in NOLA.

go to the Beach and ride the Orca! lol... really though, ****ie Brennan's Bourbon House is one of my favorite places... have an oyster bar, good redfish, and good steaks. Cafe Pontalba has very good breakfast... and Cafe Maspero's is a good hang out spot with good burgers and redfish... some of my fav's

Don't know if you have lodging yet, but creole gardens b&b on prytania has cool rooms and great breakfast without breaking the bank. Each room has a theme so you feel like you are staying at a friends house, not a hotel. Also...Zara's poboys (my fave). And for strolling...go uptown. Check out magazine st. always music at tipitina's and the bon temps. Much less touristy uptown.

Well thanks for all the advice fellas. Sounds like we've got plenty of options. Oughta be a fun couple of days. First gotta get through the big day tomorrow.

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Take in the aquarium then take the riverboat to the zoo. you can get a pass that covers it all at the aquarium.