New orleans

[summersigh]

I would recommend the World War II Museum, visiting the Cabildo and Jackson Square.

 

Food wise, I would recommend Central Grocery (923 Decatur) for a muffuletta, Cafe De Monde (800 Decatur) at the French Market across from Jackson Square for beignets and cafe au lait. YES YES !!!!

The is a restaurant called Mothers (401 Poydras) that has an outstanding poboy and jambalaya. Acme Oyster House also is very good. OUR FAVORITE - casual and yummy

 

It appears we have similar good taste :D:D

[winddawn]

I guess the French Quarter is okay if you've never been there just to say you visited, but I much prefer the downtown area over the FQ. There is a Riverwalk with a new outlet mall, Harrah's casino, aquarium, and Manning's Sports Bar all just steps apart. And they're all very close to the Erato Street cruise port. I like to stay the night at Harrah's or Hilton Riverside before my cruise and walk the downtown area. NOLA is my favorite city to cruise from. The people are so friendly and there is so much to see and do.

Edited February 23, 2016 by winddawn

[NCbmwmom]

The ghost tour and Cafe Du Monde were the two highlights of our pre cruise weekend.

[mzloolue]

 

Plan B: The alternative would be to just stay in the Metaire hotel the night before our cruise and get a hotel nearer to downtown and streetcar for the night our cruise disembarks. However, I believe the downtown hotels with extra parking charges are extremely high.

 

Would appreciate your input.

 

Thanks!

 

Hotel rates in the French Quarter vary a lot with the date you may be there.

It is worth checking as if you want the French Quarter experience, you may as well be in the French Quarter.

 

Check out the Olivier House.

It's not for everyone, but it is a genuine experience.

Edited February 23, 2016 by mzloolue

[Saint Greg]

We want to do a cruise from NOLA "someday" and spend a few days there pre cruise, so I was interested in this thread. I googled the WW2 museum. Looks awesome, but beware of prices. $24.50 for adults. I don't do museums and IDK if this is the "norm." Just a heads up! :cool:

 

$14.50 if you're a veteran.

[Saint Greg]

Hello everyone!! My family and I are cruising out of New Orleans in a few weeks. We will be there a couple of days ahead of time. We are not seafood lovers. Can anyone recommend a pub style restaurant that serves great food other than seafood. Or both for that matter. So long as seafood isn't the only option.

 

Thanks a lot

Heimey

 

http://www.yo-mamas.com/

http://portofcallnola.com/

http://www.cochonbutcher.com/

[swilliams07]

I guess the French Quarter is okay if you've never been there just to say you visited, but I much prefer the downtown area over the FQ. There is a Riverwalk with a new outlet mall, Harrah's casino, aquarium, and Manning's Sports Bar all just steps apart. And they're all very close to the Erato Street cruise port. I like to stay the night at Harrah's or Hilton Riverside before my cruise and walk the downtown area. NOLA is my favorite city to cruise from. The people are so friendly and there is so much to see and do.

 

Winddawn, Thanks for the advised for 1st timers!

[DRZ2]

Hello everyone!! My family and I are cruising out of New Orleans in a few weeks. We will be there a couple of days ahead of time. We are not seafood lovers. Can anyone recommend a pub style restaurant that serves great food other than seafood. Or both for that matter. So long as seafood isn't the only option.

 

 

 

Thanks a lot

 

Heimey

 

 

I don't like seafood either, I love Cafe Maspero. It has an amazing roast beef sandwich and the place is super cool looking with exposed brick walls.

 

 

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[A&Jfamily]

Does CCL allow you to drop your luggage like 9 am and walk to WWII museum for a few hours before boarding at lunch?

[rgg]

I just came back from NOLA this past Thursday!!!! Look on Livingsocial for deals! We got a 2 for one deal for Mardi Gras World where they make the floats and store them, they still have the set that paraded Tuesday befor last. We also got a 2 for one cemetery tour which included a tour around the Quarter and was extremely informative and interesting. Johnny's Poboys was amazing, Court of 2 sisters, Deanies Seafood (the bbq shrimp!!!) The Ruby Slipper Cafe for breakfast, Cafe Du Monde, The Praline Connection. Avoid Bourbon st. It smells like garbage and vomit and all the creepy dudes in NOLA seem to hang there. Do Royal street instead. The shops are nicer, tons of art galleries. Frenchman street is good for jazz clubs. There is a homeless problem around the Quarter, no one was overly aggressive but I live in NYC and I'm used to shaking off beggars but I know it can turn some people off so be wary

 

 

Thanks! Just purchased Mardi Gras World tickets on LivingSocial. Paid $17 with promo code NEWDEAL. Would have been $33 for me and my daughter at full price. Planning on boarding around 1:30, so this will be a fun thing to do the morning of our cruise.