Stay safe. Don't walk around by yourself after 6 PM. My brother lives in the area and he doesn't like going to the quarter after 6 PM. It's a good idea not to go too far north of Bourbon Street on most streets, unless it's a well traveled area with lots of shops. Also be careful near Esplanade at night.... more

My husband and I just got back from New Orleans February 16th after a 5 day stay and can't say enough about it. We stayed at the Maison Dupuy on Toulousse (about 1 block away from Bourbon St.) and couldn't have asked for a better location. The French Quarter is definetly the place to be with lots to do, see... more

New Orleans has got to be the most exciting,energetic, entertaining and welcoming city I have visited in a LONG time.The sights, sounds , smells, and tastes of this beautiful city call me back every year.My sister and I travel down at least once a year.Trust me you have to "feel" the people and the history to fall in love with... more

I had a great time!!! i went with my family to eat Beignets in the mourning and it was not what i expected.. it was More.! i loved the french enviroment it gave and the people around it... everywhere there was good music food and wonderful sights! the Beignets were absolutly amazing! getting all dirty and powdered up was woth... more

I know there is more to the French Quarter than Bourbon Street, but I was not impressed with the rest of it either. The whole area seemed dirty and shady. Yes there are some bright spots here and there, if you can afford them. The only thing that is cheap is the alcohol and apparently the women (Bourbon Street has... more

This was the fourth trip to the city for my husband and I and our adult son's first. We couldn't wait to get checked into the hotel and hit the Quarter. I just love the liveliness of it; the quirky shops, cool bars and great restaurants. It is excellent for people watching because you see all kinds. I'll agree that... more

Actually began and ended my trip in Biloxi, MS but took an overnight excursion to New Orleans on December 9, 2008. When I left Biloxi for the 80 mile trip to New Orleans the sun was shining and the temperature was hovering close to 70 degrees. The temperature remained very comfortable well into the evening. Upon arrival was able to... more

This is my favourite travel destination. When you get there, for gods sake just walk around for a couple of hours. Listen to the music being played on the street and drifting from bars, savour the smells of coffee, celery, onions,pastry, and the street cleaners disinfectant. See the richly coloured flaking paint on old Spanish townhouses and get a stiff... more

I visited the French Quarter prior to Hurricane Katrina and it was bad enough at that time so I can just imagine what it looks like after the big storm came through. The restaurants there are overpriced and overated and many of them offer highly spiced and fried food. If one's idea of a good time is x-rated shops and... more