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Ok, I have 4 days and 3 nights in New Orleans this May. (Original Post) FSogol Mar 2022 OP
Cafe Du Monde lapfog_1 Mar 2022 #1
Our hotel is minutes from there. N/t FSogol Mar 2022 #2
Omg, yes! FM123 Mar 2022 #7
the ol' lady and i did that just last week rampartc Mar 2022 #11
Been quite a while since I've been, however here are my two favorite things. MLAA Mar 2022 #3
For me, NOLA is about the food. TomSlick Mar 2022 #4
All great suggestions so far godsentme Mar 2022 #5
Hotel Provincial FoxNewsSucks Mar 2022 #6
Look for ghost tours. nocoincidences Mar 2022 #8
I just thought of another place too.. FM123 Mar 2022 #9
The National World War II Museum is a must... VarryOn Mar 2022 #10
the oysters have been pricy, but try the char grilled oysters at acme rampartc Mar 2022 #12
Soul Food in New Orleans to try! AprilMay73 Oct 2022 #13

FM123

(10,053 posts)
7. Omg, yes!
Wed Mar 23, 2022, 11:42 PM
Mar 2022

Our first stop when we got off the plane was over to Cafe de Monde for the beignets and the chickory coffee! I am drooling as I type this....

rampartc

(5,385 posts)
11. the ol' lady and i did that just last week
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 01:34 AM
Mar 2022

we went to the city park location and then walked around and fed the ducks.

MLAA

(17,248 posts)
3. Been quite a while since I've been, however here are my two favorite things.
Wed Mar 23, 2022, 11:17 PM
Mar 2022

1. Preservation Hall for the music. Historic site for local music. It’s a real national treasure.

https://www.preservationhall.com/

2. There was a buffet of southern food and wonderful gospel music provided by a couple of choirs from Black churches. I’m not religious but I loved the music and went ther the last two trips I made to New Orleans. Been about 15 years so could be gone. It was near the convention center. You could ask the concierge or here is one I found with a quick google search.

https://www.houseofblues.com/neworleans/gospelbrunch

TomSlick

(11,088 posts)
4. For me, NOLA is about the food.
Wed Mar 23, 2022, 11:27 PM
Mar 2022

With three nights, I recommend Galatoire's, Arnaud's and then a promising looking Creole dive. If you're willing to cross the river to Belle Chasse, I am found of Li'l G's Kajun. (Very much a jeans and t-shirt kind of place.)

godsentme

(69 posts)
5. All great suggestions so far
Wed Mar 23, 2022, 11:39 PM
Mar 2022

It should be crawfish season. If you like crawfish, some place that just spreads it all out on a table. Comes with corn and potatoes and sometimes shrimp. I wish I could name a place for you but it's been too long ago that I was there. Crawfish boils are great fun.
Oh, Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo shop for a historical experience.
There's so many things. Have a blast!

FoxNewsSucks

(10,417 posts)
6. Hotel Provincial
Wed Mar 23, 2022, 11:41 PM
Mar 2022

If you haven't already got a place. They have standard rooms, and for 10-20 more, rooms that are almost apartments. Best thing, though, it's close enough to walk to the French Quarter places but far enough away to be quiet and not find puke in the gutters every morning.

I've been there several times, and was there 4 years ago for a meeting. Our group took one of the double-decker bus tours. It is a fun way to get some local info and see the city.

There are so many good restaurants, in the tourist area and out in the local parts of town. My favorites are Paul Prudhomme's place and the Court of Two Sisters. https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/ If you can get a reservation for the inner courtyard, it is such a great dinner experience.

I also thought https://stanleyrestaurant.com/menu/ was a great place for breakfast near Jackson Square

https://www.wakinbakin.com/ was a good local place for breakfast, and a couple other local places. Honestly, every restaurant there is good.

And this one, https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/muriels-restaurant/ was one of my favorite in the French Quarter. It's supposed to be haunted, and they have a table set aside for the ghost. We never saw anything unusual, but the food is excellent.

Personally, as good as the tourist area places are, if you can go to local places around town, do so. It will not only be every bit as good, but a lot cheaper. I always try to go to local joints whenever possible.

nocoincidences

(2,215 posts)
8. Look for ghost tours.
Wed Mar 23, 2022, 11:46 PM
Mar 2022

I can't tell you specific ones, because it was about five years ago when I was last there.

Don't leave NO without a stash of pralines. There are a lot of different flavors so look around.

FM123

(10,053 posts)
9. I just thought of another place too..
Wed Mar 23, 2022, 11:47 PM
Mar 2022

(it seems like all we did was eat on our trip there, lol)

The delicious muffuletta at the Central Grocery & Deli is to die for!

https://centralgrocery.com/

rampartc

(5,385 posts)
12. the oysters have been pricy, but try the char grilled oysters at acme
Thu Mar 24, 2022, 01:46 AM
Mar 2022

they have a location on bourbon and one inside the casino.

wherever you go these days be very careful. we're having a crime wave and it pays to pay attention.

AprilMay73

(2 posts)
13. Soul Food in New Orleans to try!
Mon Oct 24, 2022, 12:21 PM
Oct 2022

New Orleans has the best soul food in the entire country. If you don't believe me, then you can check out this Where Ya At article: https://www.whereyat.com/new-orleans-favorite-black-owned-restaurants and the first restaurant on that list says that they won the best fried chicken in America award!

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