NAME: Megan
CITY: New Orleans, LA
COUNTRY: United States
YEAR OF TRIP: 2017
HOW LONG WERE YOU THERE? 4 days, 3 nights
BEST TIME TO GO: Late September-Mid October and Mardi Gras of course!
GREATEST CHALLENGE: Being aware of and avoiding the rougher parts of the city, don’t pass the flags on Bourbon Street!
WHAT MAKES THIS PLACE SPECIAL? Incredible architecture and great music and culture.
MUST EAT:
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Bignettes at Café du Monde
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Bloody Mary’s and Benedicts at brunch at the Ruby Slipper
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Hurricanes at Pat O’Brien’s
MUST SEE:
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Magazine Street and Bourbon Street
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The French Quarter
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St. Charles Ave.
MUST DO:
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Ride the street cars from uptown to The Quarter
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Tour Tulane (even if you’re not interested in attending, it’s stunning!)
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Bourbon Street at night!
Other Recommendations:
Staying in NOLA can be expensive, but if you go with a group of 5 or more people, you can offset these costs easily by finding an affordable airbnb. When we went, we were in a group of 7 and stayed in a gorgeous flat in uptown for $85 total, not a bad price of you ask me! The ride in the street car from our place to The Quarter and Bourbon was about an hour, but a 3-day pass was only $4 and the site seeing on the street car is unforgettable. If you plan your finances accordingly, NOLA is more than doable and a must see for anyone looking to have a good time!
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NAME: Sarah
CITY: New Orleans, LA
COUNTRY: United States of America
YEAR OF TRIP: 2017
HOW LONG WERE YOU THERE? 4 days
BEST TIME TO GO: Fall or spring, too damn in the summer
GREATEST CHALLENGE: Avoiding rough parts of town
WHAT MAKES THIS PLACE SPECIAL?
How much time do you have? This city has so many historical buildings and so much character. The people, the food, and the way of life are a whole new culture that I have never known. The southern charm with the Cajun ruggedness creates a great atmosphere to explore the city. I can’t say enough good things about this town.
MUST EAT:
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Café Du Monde
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Pat O’Brien’s
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The Ruby Slipper
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Drago’s
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Casita’s Tacorita
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Molly’s By the Market
MUST SEE:
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The French Market
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Jackson Square
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Frenchman Street
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The Garden District
MUST DO:
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Lip Tattoos with your friends
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Get beignets and café olé
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Bloody Mary’s
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Explore the quarter
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Ride the streetcar
Other Recommendations: