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Originally Posted by SpaceAce
Living in Miami, there's plenty of SCUBA opportunities to be had (assuming I can find a wetsuit in my size). I'm looking to do things that are exclusively New Orleans 
This thread kicks ass, I am getting all kinds of great suggestions. Isn't Laffites the oldest bar in America? It's down near the intersection where Bourbon street suddenly turns incredibly gay, right? I didn't make it in, last time, but I will this time.
Thanks for the detailed replies, SinisterStudios and DarkCircus, you've given me lots of direction. I like brass, and if it's really that good, there's no reason I can't work in a Tuesday to hear Rebirth. We will definitely take a stroll on Frenchman and we will probably take the streetcar and be sure to GO RIGHT (I have a flash of Mayor Quimby: "Do not take the Jefferson Avenue exit. For God's sake, do not take that exit.)
Thanks to you guys, it looks like my New Orleans dance card is filling up. I guess I will have plenty to do. |
yes, that's lafitte's alright. It's an interesting place, particularly for early evening drinks. It's down past the gay section, really; at the end of the block where Clover Grill is (opposite side of the street).
Stay between Magazine and Saint Charles for the most part, when walking through uptown/ the garden district. Going right will take you to Claiborne...for god's sake, don't go toward Claiborne, lol.
Speaking of Magazine street; there are some cool restaurants (Juan's flying burrito) and shops at Magazine and Jackson, and a great Po boy/Gumbo shop at Magazine and First.
If you are looking for exclusive New Orleans things, you can try the Oak Alley Plantation tour (but it'll eat up a large part of your day). I'd suggest a swamp tour, but you have swampland and gators in Florida too too ;)