hlb76 Posted June 10, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hi all we are excited to be sailing out of NOLA in Oct. I have lots of planning to do for our pre-cruise stay. I was hoping you could help. There is so much we want to do and see and of course wont be able to do it all. So I would love to heart what are highlights for you. We are traveling a group of 8 - 4 kids and 4 adults. So things need to be kid freindly. TIA some examples... Favorite hotel Why? Favorite place to eat Why? Favorite ghost/vodoo tour Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drrelli Posted June 10, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Favorite Hotel: Place de Armes Why? Located just off Jackson Square in heart of the French Quarter; relatively inexpensive Favorite NOLA Newbie place to eat: Gumbo Shop Why? Decent food (other places are better) and inexpensive Favorite Expensive Restaurant: Try a new one each trip! Check the web for menus that sound good! K-Paul's, Red Fish Grill, Commander's Palace, and many many others... Favorite lunch: Central Grocery for Muffalettas Why? Awesome--but only if you like olive salad Favorite out-of-the-way place #1: Camellia Grill Favorite out-of-the-way place #2: Angelo Brocato for gelato Favorite coffee place: There probably are better places, but you gotta have beignets and cafe au lait at Cafe du Monde Favorite tourist thing to do #1: Watch the ships on the Mississippi Favorite tourist thing to do #2: Hurricanes at Pat O'Brien's (sorry kids!) Favorite tourist thing to do #3: Preservation Hall for Jazz Favorite Museum: National WWII Museum Why? Absolutely incredible museum!!!! Thought we would take 1-2 hours to see it on our first trip--ended up having to get kicked out as the museum closed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynda59 Posted June 18, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 18, 2011 You did not state the ages for the children in your group. The La. Children's Museum is wonderful for ages 1-12 or so. Website is http://www.lcm.org/ I was there recently and the little ones love it. It is $8/per person. It is the Warehouse District. The Aquarium (about 2 blocks from the port) on the river is great. So is the Audubon Zoo - it is not too far from downtown. I have not been to the Insectarium, but that, too, is within walking distance to the port. http://www.auduboninstitute.org/ For free things - just walking along the river and French Quarter is nice. October is usually a great time of year - weather wise. And I agree with the Cafe du Monde recommendation. Beignets are the best thing about living here (that and king cake, but you can't get that in October). Favorite casual restaurant - Mandina's on Canal St (on the Canal St. streetcar line) - great varied menu and fantastic onion rings, but there is usually a wait for a table. http://www.mandinasrestaurant.com/ Also Zea's on St. Charles Ave street car line, but there are a few locations all over town. The roasted corn grits are fantastic. http://www.zearestaurants.com Both are reasonably priced with a lots of options for children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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