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karnataka India
Great place to spend weekend
Dec 11, 2015 10:58 AM2004 Views (via Android App)

Louisiana is kind of tourist place where we can get all kind activities to entertainment and everything. My school friend went USA for her office project work and she went to Louisiana to travel. She showed me pictures and I was spellbound to see the beauty. From delicious food, music, and family attractions to world class museum, abundant outdoor biking, boating, fishing , golf everything.


The most beautiful is fine arts and galleries, its having beautiful collection of some painting and decorating items. Another must to mention aquarium and zoo. In louisiana nature exhibit and wildlife experience are found. Here easily tourists can find hotel and lodge house to stay. My friend stayed in audubon cottage and it was awesome place. Great place to enjoy


Chicago United States of America
Avoid most of it except New Orleans
Apr 26, 2007 12:14 AM2281 Views

Louisiana is generally not very welcoming to Foreigners who are brown skinned.


The only exception is New Orleans.


Anyway that is the only city or area worth visiting.


The food is supposed to be great - but I avoid the cajun food. It has too many red peppers in it - not much taste. The SEAFOOD is very good. Try crabs and other sea food. Sausages are good too.


Tours of the swamps offer a different perspective of life and nature. I hope they preserve their natural resources like the coast-line and swamps. The night life in New Orleans is great, though it does not have an active club scene. Men and boys may want to visit some of the cabaret places near the French Market. Take a lot of money with you, the girls need it!


Katrina had destroyed most of N.O. but most of the good places are back - functioning. The aquarium is worth a visit.


The other areas of interest are Shreveport, Natchitoches, Lafayette and Lake Charles. You can rent a yatch to go deep-sea fishing south of New Orleans.


However, cities like Baton Rouge is most avoidable. Other parts of La. are mostly poor and backward. You may think the poor in India are lucky.


I Can't Wait To GO Back To N'Awlins!
Mar 01, 2004 10:47 PM2794 Views

In July of 2000, I won an all-expense paid trip to New Orleans. It was absolutely AMAZING!


After arriving at New Orleans International Airport, Mom and I took the Airport Shuttle to our hotel. We stayed at the Fairmont, which is located on the corner of University and Canal and adjacent to the French Quarter, in the Business and Warehouse District. This was such an impressive, elegant hotel! Let me tell you, I am so cut out for a life of luxury. We found out that many U.S. Presidents have stayed here when visiting New Orleans.


Once settled in, Mom and I decided to visit Harrah's, located about eight blocks down Canal Street from our hotel. This is probably the best casino I have ever been to. It is so clean and the people are really nice. The buffet, however, wasn't that great. I think Mom and I managed to visit Harrah's every day we were there. (I won FOUR jackpots!!!)


There are lots and lots of little cafes in New Orleans, especially in the French Quarter. We went to a quaint cafe (can't remember the name) for a small breakfast, then walked around Jackson Square. There you will find fortune tellers, street vendors, and all sorts of performers. I had my palm and tarot cards read by one of the fortune tellers there for $15. I'll let you know if she's right!


We did the tourist thing and had lunch at Planet Hollywood and the Hard Rock Cafe during our time there. We even had breakfast at Cafe du Monde, the first and oldest cafe in the United States. As a matter of fact, it's rumoured that the coffee break started here. Emeril Lagasse's restaurants (Nola and Emeril's) are located in the French Quarter and the Business and Warehouse District - be sure to call in advance for reservations if you're interested in dining there.


Museums about in New Orleans. Mom and I went to The Cabildo and The Presbytere, both located next to the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. Do not miss The Presbytere - that's the Mardi Gras Museum! You can also visit the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), the Olde Mint (which houses the jazz museum), the Audobon Zoo, the Aquarium of the Americas, and lots more.


There are so many different tours available in the Big Easy! From City Tours to Vampire Tours, there is something to meet any interest you may have. Mom and I went on the Ghost Tour (Haunted History Tours), which met right outside Planet Hollywood. It was so creepy! I even saw an apparition, and I don't mean one that was staged. If you enjoy walking and creepy stories, this is the tour for you! If not, maybe you'd prefer a bus tour, or even a short cruise on the Mississippi River.


No matter what time of day or night, the streets were busy with people. Even when we were walking up Canal Street at 2 in the morning, people were wandering all over the place. Burboun Street is always hopping - many of the bars are open 24-7. If you're the type of person that loves bar-hopping, be sure to visit the Cat's Meow and Pat O'Brien's. Jean Lafitte's, where you stop when on the Ghost Tour, is pretty good, too. It's the oldest building used as a tavern in the United States. If you go there, have a VooDoo Daquari!


I wasn't aware of how much history New Orleans has. To tell you the truth, I thought the place was going to be one big party and I was very skeptical of going with my mother. Needless to say, I am so glad we did go!


I need to mention the St. Louis Cathedral somewhere in this review, so it might as well be here. This Cathedral is the oldest practicing Catholic Church in America. They offer Sunday Mass (7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00), which Mom and I attended. It was absolutely breath-taking! The ceilings are painted, the statues are incredibly intricate, and the stained glass is magnificent. Even if you're not a Catholic (Mom and I are), I recommend you go here just to take some photographs and look at a piece of our nation's history.


The only thing I don't like about New Orleans is the weather. It is so hot and humid that you feel like you're just melting. A blanket of sticky and oppressive heat surrounds you like a blanket as you walk from place to place. The air is so thick, you can almost cut it with a knife. Around 1:00 every afternoon, thunder can be heard from an impending storm. Luckily, it didn't rain while we were there. I don't quite know when the best time to visit would be, although a local resident said the early spring.


I'm looking forward to returning to New Orleans in the near future. We did so much, yet have so much more to do! If you ever get a chance to go to New Orleans, you really should.


And, yes, I got some beads.


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NEW ORLEANS - A Traveller's Experience
Jul 11, 2003 03:40 AM2948 Views

I have tried to outline my experience while visiting New Orleans in an effort to present a review of the city to the readers.


In certain sections, I have tried to indicate choices that the traveller can execute to further enhance his/her experience.


The Drive


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The drive itself was quite interesting. We rented a Mitsubishi Galant and took off at 6pm on Thursday, the 3rd.


Of course,you can even fly to New Orleans.The airport is about 12 miles from the heart of the city. A number of airlines like Southwest, American and Delta fly into the city.Don't forget to book in advance.


About 60 miles west of New Orleans(henceforth called N-O), just prior to Baton Rouge, the swampy area starts. For pple proceeding by car,bridges are constructed over and across these swamps. The swamps themselves are not


unlike our Sunderban area, with deciduous vegetation, abounding in crocs (neigh alligators) and the distinctive fishy smell so peculiar of swamps.


One swamp in particular, Henderson Swamp stretched for 9 miles and we were amazed at the engineering effort required to come up with the construction of the bridge.


There are a number of tours to these swamps. Prices range from 35-65 dollars per adult.Its quite an experience. Try not to fall into the water, and stay at a safe distance from alligators.


We stopped at Shreveport on our way to, but drove the 550 miles back almost non-stop except stopping for gas on the way.Apart from the usual traffic, the drive was not very hectic. East Texas and Lousiana are amazingly green this time of the year and the weather was pleasant throughout the drive.


Weather


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Speaking of the weather, we had an unusual experience on the way to N-O.We had packed according to the forecast from weather.com, who had promised 88-90 degree days. However they turned out to be way off their mark. We were greeted by torrential rains. The interesting thing was, the rain was in


pockets. In one particular case, one side of the highway was covered by rain and the other side was dry as a martini ;).We could not believe our eyes.


The visibility soon narrowed to 5 feet. It was as if we were passing through a waterfall. It was the scariest quarter mile I have driven in my life.


The sky drizzled the entire two days we were out there, which made for pleasant walking and unpleasant driving.The humidity was suffocating at times, but I guess it was better than the 80 degrees we had prepared for.


At this point, I would like to suggest that the traveller pack some protection against the rain, which happens quite often.The climate is generally mediterranean.


The city


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In a word - depressing. I meant the city, not the life within. The city has an uncanny resemblance to Calcutta.


FYI, N-O is the worlds largest port. BTW, the size of a port has nothing to do with the actual physical boundaries but the amount of goods (in tonnage) that she handles. Most of the buildings were grey and rusty and dirty looking,so typical of port cities where moisture eats into the paint and makes things look older than what they truly are.


Please make bookings well in advance especially if you are travelling during a festival like Mardi Gras. We had to pay 95 dollars for a Super 8 room. I would advice making bookings upto 6 months in advance.


The French Quarter


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This was the hub of the city and carried itself distinctively. The


buildings, roads etc. have been retained the same way for over a century and its interesting how even newer establishments have adapted the same look and feel to maintain consistency. One other place worth mentioning is the Garden District.


One way to enjoy the walk would be to park your car at the quarter itself. There are ample parking opportunities available - in the vicinity of 15 dollars.Don't forget to visit the French Marketplace. Bargaining is allowed and sometimes works.


Miscellaneous


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The majority of the population is Afro-american. In fact, we attended the Essence music festival in which over 90% of the people were afros. The people generally are more courteous than texans and quite happy-go-lucky. The trip through the french quarter was an eye opener as far as our perceptions of the US go. It seemed like we were passing through India,with


the noise and the hustle-bustle and the hawkers and the people on the street and the lack of traffic rules etc.We actually manage to feel homesick by the end of the trip.We loved the cajun and creole food - I am sure the non-vegetarians would love it even more, but there were ample veggie entrees


to choose from.


Most of the restaurants have decor consistent with the look of the late 19th, early 20th century. Don't be afraid to experience different food styles. Cajun food is quite spicy. Creole is milder.


The temple


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We took time off to visit the ISKCON temple in N-O. The temple is located at a stones throw from the french quarter and is actually a huge house converted to the temple.The presiding deities are Shri Radha-Radhakanta.


They are the most beautiful deities I have laid eyes on in the western hemisphere. We had dinner on Saturday in the temple. If I were to ever go back to N-O, it would be to take another look at their Lordships.


The music festival itself was quite boring. We left after 3 hours (we had just finished listening to Ashanta, and could take no more).The sun decided to celebrate our departure by shining on N-O and we were promptly greeted by rain on our arrival in Dallas.I would certainly recommend visiting this city at least once - especially during Mardi Gras (if you can get a booking).The city has a lot of history, especially for pple interested in music, this being the birthplace of Jazz and the blues.


There are several bars and restaurants which have live performers playing Jazz and even the Blues. If this is not your kind of music, prepare to be dissapointed.


On the whole a pleasant trip.


Do share your thoughts and comments.


Prodi.


The king of ''mardi gras''.....
Apr 27, 2003 02:49 PM2491 Views

Hi guys,


Yup it is new orleans this time, It was love at first sight for me.I still avidly remember the first time my ship cruised into the bay at New Orleans through th missisipi river.The cruise on the river missisippi was itself an experience worth having.it is a 12 hr cruise from the mouth of the carribean bay till new orleans, and all the way the ship maintains a 45degree slant. I happened to reach new orleans jus in time for the mardi gras festival of the year 1999.It was one of the most spectacular and colorful events I have ever witnessed.


But that jus 20% of my experience in new orleans. I used to love walking through the old streets and reach the french square. I used to love strolling through the not so busy avenues and by-lanes all by myself. The old spanish and french influence on the architecture of the place added a unique charm to it I should say.


Compared to Tampa bay and Miami the two other american cities I have visited NEW ORLEANS stands out as the best.


luv


barus


I KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO MISS N'ORLEANS
Mar 15, 2002 02:27 AM3416 Views

We have only been to NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA once. The population, (including the surrounding area) is over 12 million people. It is the largest City in Louisiana, (but not the Capital City, Baton Rouge is).


A small canal divides the main street. On one side of the canal the street names are in English and on the other side the same street has a French Name. We were so confused that the Concierge at the hotel gave us an easy map and showed us the difference. The map was a lifesaver and we could walk to any place we wanted to see.


We were invited to a wedding and we took a few extra days to tour the City. We stayed at the Windsor Arms Hotel that is a few blocks from the port. During the time we were here it was Halloween. At Halloween they have a mini Carnival, (that we thought we would never see).


Our tour took us around the City to see Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, the Voodoo Museum, the largest inland container ship port in the World and a Cemetery. During our tour we experienced the way they City is a blend of architecture, the many cultures, food and music.


You might think it is strange to take a tour of a cemetery but it was quite interesting. New Orleans is built on swamp land and all the people who have died must be buried above the ground. The Cemeteries all have streets and there are 'houses' instead of 'plots' on each street. This poses a big problem for the Jewish Cemetery as our Laws tell us we must be buried below the ground. I asked the Rabbi, (at the wedding), how they got around this. He told me that they sprinkle some dirt over the casket before it is placed in ‘it’s ’house‘.


The Voodoo Museum was very interesting, (it is near the Temple that I didn't want to see).


In the French Quarter, (it's not really French Quarter that you must walk to get the flavor of this area. Each street in the French Quarter has its own character. We stayed away from the seedier streets and enjoyed the older buildings that all had wrought iron balconies and wonderful gardens around them. Bourbon Street is in this area and they party here night and day. This is where the Halloween Carnival was held. People walk around with drinks and stand outside the bars to listen to the jazz bans. On this street there are small reasonable cafes, expensive restaurants, shops, a lot of bars and strip clubs. New Orleans is one of the cities that has doctors who specialize performing a sex change operation. So you will see a lot of people to are in the middle of their change, prostitutes and transvestites in this area.


Royal Street - people still walk around with drinks in their hands, but they're a quieter, as they peruse the antique shops and pop into the cafes and coffee shops along the way. One of the nice surprises for us was finding the gallery of artist George Rodrigue, who is famous for his relentlessly staring ''Blue Dog'' paintings. Very cool!


Decatur Street is where you’ll find the French Market and popular cafes. You can also pick up a horse-drawn carriage here for a nice narrated tour of the area.


The Warehouse District was once a 'red light district'. When we were there it had the best Jazz Club in New Orleans. All the jazz greats use to gather there after midnight. For a $1.00 a drink we went there too. It is now being redeveloped into an 'artsy area. I hope they rebuild the Club.


We rode the St. Charles Streetcar to the Garden District to see the wonderful old estate homes.


I wanted to take a half-day cooking class from the famous chief Emeril Lagasse teaches. The class was fully booked.


The Mall at the Pier was burned and they are repairing it, (I don't know if it's finished yet). We took a half-day Cruise to see the old Mansions. We stopped at one and were allowed to walk inside. I thought they were huge but they homes were so tiny I can't imagine how the 'belle's' with their hooped skirts got inside to dance at the Balls that were held here. Near this Mansion is where the War between the French and English ended. It was a Canadian Army Troup that won the battle that ended the war.


New Orleans has some great Cafes. We ate at beignets at the Café du Monde, The Gumbo Shop, we went to Ruth Crisps for steaks, Mulate’s for Cajun food, and had great pecan pie and bread pudding every where .The only ‘rip off’ was at the famous Brennans Cafe. The brunch was very expensive and the food was terrible.


We bought a few t-shirts to take home to all of our family, I bought an album Lynn Zimmer's Live (With Boots Randoplph) because one of the songs is called 'Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans' on it and I bought a The Times-Picayune, (there Newspaper), Cook Book.


SOME THOUGHTS:


We both loved New Orleans so much we can't wait to go back. If you’re in the area I urge you not to miss seeing this wonderful City. The New Orleans Tourism web site is:


https://crt.state.la.us/crt/general.htm


©LL


New Orleans/City of the Dead
May 31, 2001 02:43 AM2827 Views

Hi everyone, I'd like to tell you about where I am going, next week for a vacation. I'm going to visit my daughter, where she lives..New Orleans, Louisiana


My daughter lives in the center of New Orleans, known as the French Quarter. The French Quarter sits along the edge of the mississippi river and is home to the ''birth'' of modern day music here in the U.S. Dixieland Jazz. The French Quarter also houses some of the best and most well known clubs, restaurants and shops in the U.S.


It is the home of Mardi Gras. The once a year festival of merriment, music and food. It is two days(up to a week) of fun where 10's of thousands of people, jam into a small area known as Bourbon Street, to do nothing but party!


New Orleans is also where streetcars were first introduced to America, at the World's Fair of 1884. You can still take a scenic ride in a streetcar along an electric track that runs up and down St. Charles Avenue. Or if streetcars are not to your liking, you can also take a tour in a beautiful horse drawn carriage to see all the sites of the city. A city where graceful and elegant wrought iron lacelike enclosures surround the balconies of the homes.


In the center of the french Quarter sits Jackson Square, which is a parklike setting housing the magnificant St. Louis Cathedral. Right down the street, you can walk around in the Open air market, where you can buy everything from freshly roasted cajun/creole coffee beans to hand made furniture and unique regional clothing.


You can dine in outdoor cafes, expensive formal restaurants or eat traditional cajun food from the street vendors.


When you tire of the excitement of the French Quarter, you can take a tour of the beautiful Garden District where you can see old mansions and universities surrounded by towering oak trees and beautiful, colorful and fragrant flowers. Don't forget to make you way to the Louisiana Audubon zoo!


For those of you wanting to experience a bit of the macabre, New Orleans is also known as The City of the Dead, because of all the unique burial vaults, above ground.(To escape intrusion by high water in this low lying area) And also because of the tales of VooDoo and Witchcraft of this area(which many natives still practice and believe in)


New Orleans is a city of rich history and modern marvels.


It is full of booming business, universities, skyscrapers and is also home of The Superdome(football stadium).


It is a wonderful place to visit or live.


(summer is hot & humid 80º-100º--winter is cold 25º45º, spring and fall are the best times to visit with temperature in the 65º-80º range)


make it a point to visit New Orleans, Louisiana if you ever have the opportunity. You won't be disappointed!


New Orleans - Don't Miss It !
Apr 18, 2001 07:17 PM2732 Views

Visiting the city of New Orleans, Louisiana


is like taking a bite out of life. It is a


wonderous place, filled with Scenery,


History, Culture and a vast variety of


things to do.


If you enjoy hot, steamy weather, this should


be right up your alley. If you enjoy good,


spicy food, good music, cold beverages,


New Orleans is a must see.


Do you enjoy seeing wildlife, both human


and animal ?


Let's start with the four legged wildlife.


A swamp tour is recommended. You are taken


aboard a boat and brought to the middle of


the Louisiana swamps. Alligators are all


around and our tour guide even brought along


some food to give them. Talk about ''up-close


and personal'' ! I wouldn't want to get any


closer than I was. They are intimidating


creatures to say the least.


On to the human side of wildlife. What trip


to New Orleans would be complete without a


visit to the legendary Bourbon Street.


Party, Party and more PARTY ! The street itself


is open only to pedestrian traffic during the


day and believe me, it is crowded.


Along with your usual tourist traps, there


are many fine restaurants, antique shops


and much more. Grab a tub of beer (yes,


I said TUB - it's big enough to do laundry


in !) and stroll the street. Work up an


appetite as the food here is as diverse as


the people.


Pat O'Briens is an excellent place to take


a break, eat and try their legendary drink


''The Hurricane''.


Take a ride on the trolley. It runs down


St. Charles Avenue and is a really enjoyable


break from the action.


Music ? What kind do you like ?


Preservation Hall presents authentic New


Orleans jass music, live nightly. If jazz


isn't your thing, just stroll down Bourbon


Street and you will definitely find music


to suit your taste. From Blues to Cajun to


Rock. It's all there.


New Orleans is a place I highly recommend


to adults. My opinion is that it is not


really suited to children.


Go, eat, drink and enjoy.


Rich History, Poor State!!!
Apr 01, 2001 09:12 AM4017 Views

Louisiana has the same climate as Bombay, hot and humid. This state, I think is just having a hard time maintaining itself. I lived in about 3 of its cities and its EXTREMELY dangerous. The streets are crowded, the people look harmless enough but there is so much violence that it is definitely not a state that one would settle with a family. Although I lived there for about 7 months, I didn't go to school because the environment was just not right. There is that constant fear that u might have a break in but we lived in a special apartment with all that special security and stuff so we didn't have to worry about that.


As unlikely as it seems, many tourists are attracted to Louisiana and especially to New Orleans (a city in Louisiana). I think its all the traditional celebrations and all that culture stuff that attracts many tourists.


Of-course the whole state is not entirely corrupt, there are lots of things one might not see in other states, such as the police on bikes and horses and the festivities in Christmas and Mardigraw but over all its not a place to stay for long!!



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