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NOLA is a world class city - easily top 5 in America
Posted on 3/18/17 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 3/18/17 at 7:29 pm
I spent the first 30 years of my life in New Orleans and so my impressions were baked in.
I've purposely spent only one weekend in NO over the past 5 years (since moving away) and now that I'm revisiting, I'm blown away at how beautiful and vibrant and amazing the entire downtown is.
I know this city has problems, but it's easily in the top 5 in America to visit. Only NYC, Boston, SF, LA, (and Maybe Chicago and Miami) would rank above it. I realize there is a huge difference between spending 5 days here as a tourist and raising a family here, so this is regarding tourism.
Before this trip I'd have definitely ranked San Diego, Seattle, Nashville, Washington DC, and Denver above NOLA. No chance now.
I've purposely spent only one weekend in NO over the past 5 years (since moving away) and now that I'm revisiting, I'm blown away at how beautiful and vibrant and amazing the entire downtown is.
I know this city has problems, but it's easily in the top 5 in America to visit. Only NYC, Boston, SF, LA, (and Maybe Chicago and Miami) would rank above it. I realize there is a huge difference between spending 5 days here as a tourist and raising a family here, so this is regarding tourism.
Before this trip I'd have definitely ranked San Diego, Seattle, Nashville, Washington DC, and Denver above NOLA. No chance now.
This post was edited on 3/18/17 at 7:32 pm
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Posted on 3/18/17 at 7:42 pm to SirWinston
For food yes. Other than that not so much.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 7:55 pm to VABuckeye
Amazing people watching (arguably best in America), Architecture, history, art, scenery, the incredible hotels (I think a hotel lobby walking tour in No would be fantastic), land based non-Indian casino, scrip clubs, the slow pace of life, unique shopping - so much more than food.
As I get older, the people watching is so fun to me. I went to LSU and grew up here in NO, so I never noticed how unique this Southern Belle and southern gentleman phenomenon is - where young folks get dolled up to the nines to go out for brunch or walk around the town. People don't really do that in the Midwest or Boston or Seattle or San Francisco or NYC. Only the SE and Tejas and AZ from what I've seen
As I get older, the people watching is so fun to me. I went to LSU and grew up here in NO, so I never noticed how unique this Southern Belle and southern gentleman phenomenon is - where young folks get dolled up to the nines to go out for brunch or walk around the town. People don't really do that in the Midwest or Boston or Seattle or San Francisco or NYC. Only the SE and Tejas and AZ from what I've seen
This post was edited on 3/18/17 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 3/18/17 at 9:17 pm to SirWinston
Top 5 for me:
Santa Cruz
Maui
San Diego
Flagstaff, Az
N.O.
In that order. Yes I love the beach sue me
Santa Cruz
Maui
San Diego
Flagstaff, Az
N.O.
In that order. Yes I love the beach sue me
Posted on 3/18/17 at 9:32 pm to SirWinston
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I went to LSU and grew up here in NO, so I never noticed how unique this Southern Belle and southern gentleman phenomenon is
Where did you see southern belles and southern gentlemen in downtown New Orleans?
Posted on 3/18/17 at 9:46 pm to tigerbacon
You think Maui is a city???
Posted on 3/18/17 at 10:02 pm to Palmetto08
Brunch spots and hotels in whd and FQ
This post was edited on 3/18/17 at 10:03 pm
Posted on 3/18/17 at 10:18 pm to SirWinston
As a tourist destination New Orleans is easily top 5 in the country.
I'd never live there though
I'd never live there though
Posted on 3/18/17 at 11:54 pm to SirWinston
There is a nightclub on gravier that for about 18 months was by far the best place to be in New Orleans - close to loa in the international house - now it's all urban. Just curious about the name and when that happened?
No sign and I can't remember name
No sign and I can't remember name
Posted on 3/19/17 at 12:20 am to SirWinston
Ampersand "&"?
Posted on 3/19/17 at 12:23 am to SirWinston
New Orleans could never rank above San Diego in any possible way other than food.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 1:21 am to Reservoir dawg
History and people watching and hotels and joie de vivre and football
Posted on 3/19/17 at 7:21 am to SirWinston
NOLA is number one in Culcha though
Posted on 3/19/17 at 8:04 am to Upperdecker
I had the best holiday of my life last November in NO. The culture blew me away.
A few rough spots, but you get that everywhere. It reminded me of Dublin in some ways. A really good vibe.
Can't wait to return
A few rough spots, but you get that everywhere. It reminded me of Dublin in some ways. A really good vibe.
Can't wait to return
Posted on 3/19/17 at 8:15 am to Reservoir dawg
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New Orleans could never rank above San Diego in any possible way other than food.
This.
You offer me a free all-expense paid trip to both and I have to choose which city....San Diego will win in a landslide. Wayyyyy more to do in San Diego/surrounding area.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 8:28 am to Mooreman
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I had the best holiday of my life last November in NO. The culture blew me away.
Usually when the culture blows you away, it's after they took your wallet and keys
Posted on 3/19/17 at 8:52 am to SirWinston
It's nice to visit for a weekend but it's a shitty city.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 12:16 pm to tigerbacon
No Key West?
Posted on 3/19/17 at 12:42 pm to Palmetto08
Places like Galatoires, Arnoud's, Antoines, Broussard's, Commanders etc. all have dress codes you must abide by for Brunch. Maybe this is what the OP means by southern belles and gentalman.
We were at Luke yesterday for brunch and noticed folks who were in t shirts and shorts were sat in the back of the restaurant.
We were at Luke yesterday for brunch and noticed folks who were in t shirts and shorts were sat in the back of the restaurant.
Posted on 3/19/17 at 12:43 pm to SirWinston
LOL!
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