Have you had (or are planning to have) your last trip to New Orleans?

With the out of control crime and general decay of the city it's just really sad to see. New Orleans had a chance at a rebound post Katrina and just blew it. I have no doubt if that happens again people won't be so quick to help New Orleans rebuild. At this point maybe New Orleans needs to fail.

With that said, it's sad as New Orleans really is a unique city with a lot of potential. Sure you can go to other Southern cities but it's not quite the same.

Charleston - Has the drinks, food and architectural charm of New Orleans but doesn't have the music aspect or party atmosphere.

Savannah - Probably the closet to New Orleans. Has the party atmosphere, drinks, food and architectural charm of New Orleans but doesn't have the music aspect.

Nashville - Has the party atmosphere, drinks and music aspect of New Orleans but doesn't have the food or architectural charm.

Austin - Has the party atmosphere, drinks and music aspect of New Orleans but doesn't have the food or architectural charm.

Asheville - Has the music aspect of New Orleans but nothing else.

With that said they are close enough. My parents used to love New Orleans but with the crime now and them being in their early 70s no way would I take them there. I typically take them to Savannah or Charleston now (mostly Savannah) and they haven't been to New Orleans in 7 years.

I was in New Orleans back in June. Even my previous trips in 2021 you could just see all the trash (both people and actual trash) just taking over. My June trip the city just flat out didn't feel safe and you could really start to see the decay, even in the French Quarter.

Being a Saints fan I love going to home games but this year will be my last home game. Going to the Saints-Bucs home opener. Flying in Saturday night, staying out by the airport, going to the game and then maybe one of my favorite food places afterwards on Sunday and then heading out in the afternoon on Monday. Staying in the FQ Sunday night but will absolutely be back in the hotel by 8 p.m.

After that maybe a final trip for Mardi Gras next year if LaToya doesn't cancel it. A friend of mine has never been and desperately wants to go. But even if that trip happens it'll be it for me.

What about you all? Have you already stopped visiting NOLA due to the crime, decay and general feel and politics of the city? If you are still visiting are you planning to stop visiting due to these factors?