Originally Posted by
gauchojake
New Orleans is pretty awesome. Great food, crazy culture, just a great town. Mardi Gras is a nightmare, but if you just go on any given day, it's a fun place. Couple of places to check out:
The Joint - great BBQ in the 9th ward.
Acme Oysters - if you like oysters go here and order everything. Grilled oysters are the bomb.
Frenchman Street - great live music...must see
Coquette - great restaurant in the Garden District.
Lafittes Blacksmith Shop- one of the oldest bars in North America. Watch your corn hole though its in the boys town area of New Orleans. No homo.
Lucy's retired surfers bar - good bar off the beaten path.
Also definitely do a swamp tour.