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Weekend trip to New Orleans with family…where to stay, what to avoid
Posted on 5/16/22 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 5/16/22 at 12:47 pm
I have to be in New Orleans at the end of the month and will have the family with me. What are good, safe locations to stay and what areas/hotels should I avoid?
Bonus points: family friendly things to do other than WWII museum.
Bonus points: family friendly things to do other than WWII museum.
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Posted on 5/16/22 at 1:28 pm to WDE24
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what areas/hotels should I avoid?
The natives are restless in this heat. They hear the war drums and run wild.
I would avoid New Orleans in general.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 1:32 pm to WDE24
Staying in downtown area/warehouse district, Uptown/St Charles, magazine, also City Park/MidCity areas...etc are fine.
I wouldn't go near the intersection of Bourbon and Canal at night especially on the weekend.
I wouldn't go near the intersection of Bourbon and Canal at night especially on the weekend.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 1:42 pm to Fun Bunch
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Staying in downtown area/warehouse district, Uptown/St Charles, magazine, als
This. And there are tons of properties to choose from. Just depends what kind of hotel you are looking for and if you want to be within walking distance of certain things.
As for what to do, it stinks that you are coming during the jungle hot season, but the zoo, aquarium, or City Park are nice options.
For City Park, go look at their website. There is a lot to do out there and there is also a Cafe Du Monde there. It beats the hell out of dealing with the one downtown.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 1:42 pm to WDE24
A morning or afternoon at the Aquarium followed by a ferry ride to/from Algiers Point would make for a nice time with the kids (not sure ages or anything)
If they are younger, Children’s Museum in City Park would also be a good option.
If they are younger, Children’s Museum in City Park would also be a good option.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 1:43 pm to Fun Bunch
I like the Hampton Inn Garden District
3626 St Charles
LINK
Mardi Gras World
New Orleans Museum of Art
Garden District organized walking tour or do it yourself
3626 St Charles
LINK
Mardi Gras World
New Orleans Museum of Art
Garden District organized walking tour or do it yourself
Posted on 5/16/22 at 1:45 pm to Fun Bunch
Mardi Gras World
Aquarium
Audubon zoo
Oak Alley plantation (you’ll need a car)
French Market
Dinner cruise on the Mississippi
Swamp tour
Aquarium
Audubon zoo
Oak Alley plantation (you’ll need a car)
French Market
Dinner cruise on the Mississippi
Swamp tour
Posted on 5/16/22 at 2:32 pm to WDE24
When we went a few years ago, we stayed at the Westin on top of Canal Place. Was super convenient to everything. But I think last year there was a shooting right outside the building on Canal, so not sure if it's a good place to stay or not.
We enjoyed the aquarium and insectarium (I think it has closed/been moved into the aquarium now). Also Madri Gras World, the museums on either side of St. Louis Cathedral. We did a tour of St. Louis Cemetery #1. It was interesting, but hot as balls (week after Memorial Day) with the sun reflecting off the white stone.
I think one of the river boats goes down to Chalmette and drops you off for a tour of the Battle of New Orleans battlefield, and then brings you back.
We enjoyed the aquarium and insectarium (I think it has closed/been moved into the aquarium now). Also Madri Gras World, the museums on either side of St. Louis Cathedral. We did a tour of St. Louis Cemetery #1. It was interesting, but hot as balls (week after Memorial Day) with the sun reflecting off the white stone.
I think one of the river boats goes down to Chalmette and drops you off for a tour of the Battle of New Orleans battlefield, and then brings you back.
Posted on 5/16/22 at 3:38 pm to WDE24
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Posted on 5/16/22 at 11:18 pm to Clark W Griswold
How old are the kids?
If under 8 there is no better place than storyland/carousel gardens in city park. The children’s museum is also in city park. Kids as old as 12 can enjoy carousel gardens but it definitely caters to the wee ones.
If kids are older than a show at preservation hall should be on the short list.
If under 8 there is no better place than storyland/carousel gardens in city park. The children’s museum is also in city park. Kids as old as 12 can enjoy carousel gardens but it definitely caters to the wee ones.
If kids are older than a show at preservation hall should be on the short list.
Posted on 5/18/22 at 8:21 am to ned nederlander
Sunset airboat tour with Arthur Matherne in Des Allemands. Airboat tours.com
Posted on 5/22/22 at 11:36 am to Fun Bunch
Looking at Loews or Hyatt House. These ok locations?
Posted on 5/22/22 at 11:41 am to WDE24
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Looking at Loews or Hyatt House. These ok locations?
Yep
Posted on 5/27/22 at 5:14 pm to notiger1997
Good place to grab drinks and dinner downtown tonight with family of 4?
Posted on 5/27/22 at 6:53 pm to Popths
I would recommend this to everyone. Sunset airboat tour with Arthur Matherne in Des Allemands. Airboat tours.com
Posted on 5/28/22 at 7:33 am to WDE24
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