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New Orleans
My wife and I are thinking of spending a month or two in New Orleans this
winter. I'll love to hear from anyone who has been visiting the city recently... of course we have the usual questions about how the recovery is going and would like some first hand info. Thanks -- It's A Great Day In Maine |
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New Orleans
BARBARA*WILLIAMS asked:
we have the usual questions about how the recovery is going In the areas you're likely to frequent you will see only occasional signs of the hurricane -- an abandoned house or blocks with the spray-painted indications of the rescue operation, or reconstruction of houses or blocks of houses, or a favorite restaurant or store may not have re-opened. But for the tourist or visitor, New Orleans has returned to basically the same as before the storm. You can get a more in-depth indication about specific neighborhoods in the neighborhood forums on http://www.nola.com for the neighborhood(s) where you'll stay. |
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New Orleans
On Oct 15, 10:45*pm, (Nile) wrote:
BARBARA*WILLIAMS asked: we have the usual questions about how the recovery is going In the areas you're likely to frequent you will see only occasional signs of the hurricane -- an abandoned house or blocks with the spray-painted indications of the rescue operation, or reconstruction of houses or blocks of houses, or a favorite restaurant or store may not have re-opened. *But for the tourist or visitor, New Orleans has returned to basically the same as before the storm. *You can get a more in-depth indication about specific neighborhoods in the neighborhood forums onhttp://www.nola.comfor the neighborhood(s) where you'll stay. * Also, check out www.TripAdvisor.com, and search for neworleans forums. Many postings every day from locals, regular and new visitors. THen there other areas of TA giving hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, things to do, etc. You can read there for hours. |
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New Orleans
My wife and I are thinking of spending a
month or two in New Orleans this winter. *I'll love to hear from anyone who has been visiting the city recently... Barbara, my brother was there last month and he said that some residential areas are still in shockingly bad condition, but the tourist areas -- the French Quarter, Garden District, etc -- are pretty much back to normal, except that they have fewer tourists than before. The smaller crowds of course can be an advantage for you; the only negative is that there aren't as many street performers (musicians, etc) performing on the streets in the French Quarter as before. If you're going to be renting a place for your long stay, be very sure that it's a safe neighborhood as crime is a problem in New Orleans. And when sightseeing, use common sense and avoid dark or deserted streets at night. Busy tourist areas are generally pretty safe. Outside of town, I've heard that the historic plantations are in good shape, and my brother visited beautiful Oak Alley plantation and didn't see any damage. The locals are glad to have tourists visiting as it'll help rebuild the local economy! James |
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New Orleans
Direct link to the forums page (they're harder to find on nola.com than
they used to be): http://www.nola.com/forums/ |
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Aunt Sally's pralines that are sold next door are a little sickeningly sweet, but my parents love them. They're basically globs of caked sugar and pecans. . .so make sure to brush and floss well after consuming! I always go to Cafe Maspero for their fried seafood platters. . .everything from fish, shrimp and oysters are battered and deep fried. The muffalettas are extremely good too. As you can tell. . .the only recommendations I can give you are on food. . .while I Was there, I was too busy eating! hehe I recommend going on a plantation tour, like to Oak Alley. . .beautiful! |
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