Stayed in New Orleans after getting off a cruise, was really looking forward to Bourbon Street and French Quarter. Having young children, we felt the French Quarter was a great and safe place to walk. Tons of restaurants and shops.

This historic part of town is a must see location with its unique architecture. Highlights include Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. Stop by the famous Cafe du Monde to try their beignets and Cafe au Lait. There are numerous shops and restaurants in the area and it’s close to the waterfront with an excellent view of the city.

This city is amazing! The people are magnetic. So much history and talent. They are welcoming and lovely people. Look past the negatives, every city has the same issues, but don’t let it deter you from going. Never felt unsafe. There is so much to learn and everyone is willing to share their stories and help. From the cemetery to the ghost tour to the plantation and swamps, food is beyond delicious! We will definitely be back! Bless you NOLA!

My wife and I celebrated our 12th anniversary with my bucket list vacation to New Orleans. We stayed in the French Quarter and we had by far, the best vacation we’ve had in a long time! The people, food, sights, sounds, everything was magical! There is so much to see and do a the FQ! We walked everywhere and had no need for a car. Transportation was easy! Carriage, On Off Bus Tour, Cable Cars … easy! If you want fun, romance, great food and culture, please don’t hesitate to visit New Orleans!

While there are some very bad smells in certain spots, I just hold my breath & walk fast. There are so many places to visit. Coffee shops, jazz brunch at the Court of Two Sisters, palm reading, voodoo museum. 2nd Lines parading down the street & other street performers. Touristy places like the Vampire Cafe & the secret speak easy, Potions Lounge. Fantastic dinners at historic places like Antoines & Nepolian House. The Krewe of Boo Parade & Jackson Sqare. Great bars with great live music & some interesting shops. October is a great time to go.

The French Quarter is back. It's insane. It's crazy. It's fun. It's drunken. Some of the older establishments have closed and moved on, but Pat O's, Tujacques, Crescent city Brewery and Lafite's are still there. Beads are still thrown, Boob are still flashed. (Bourbon Street only) Lots of great food - Red Fish Grill, Crescent City Brewery, Evangelines, etc.... There is definitely a Daytime feel and a night time feel Would recommend: Yes Would re-patronize: Hopefully soon

Great part of town and felt quite safe walking around here, even at night. There are a lot of freaks and tweekers wandering around, but we walked around as a couple and never felt uneasy. We stayed 2 blocks from Bourbon St, and I would recommend this as a minimum if you like to sleep. We stayed at St Ann Street, a 20 minute walk to the superdome, 3 mins to Bourbon st, 10 minutes to the Mississipi river walk, 10 minutes to Canal St, 10 minutes to the markets and plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. We walked everywhere for a few days, and this was definitely the place to stay in New Orleans.

New Orleans has changed quite a bit the last time I was there several years ago, and it was the first time for my husband and adult son. The homeless persons, beggars, and foul smells have quadrupled and would not have felt safe on my own. Weather was perfect. There were many tourists so that was comforting. The food was fantastic, so was Jackson Square museums. The art scene is one note - loud, bold colors and topics. Security was amplified everywhere. We walked though an impromptu office party on the street and saw a spontaneous parade too! Both unique to NOLA so that was fun. We visited the garden district via St. Charles trolley - but the local cemetery was closed. The architecture throughout NOLA is wonderful even the restorations through the centuries and after hurricanes is something g to behold. So much culture and things to experience like eating beignets and listening to jazz being played around the city.

Famous city district= loved walking the streets and hearing the music. Great structures and a great vibe. Yes, the streets and sidewalks were in need of help, but hey... it was a fun time. Take your time, eat, party and enjoy!

Hop on a trolley or park at Crescent Park and walk to French Quarter. From Crescent Park, it is about 1.25 miles to the French Market. Make your way through the people and streets. Let yourself get lost and enjoy walking area. We didn't do a formal tour since there are so many resources to put your own itinerary together. We were surprised how clean the city is compared to what we had heard.