Thread: I live in Louisiana

And only about 2 hours from N.O. , I use to live about 1 hour away. But I go fairly often so if you need any recommendations do feel free to ask!

Alright..this is exactly the area I need to be in!

I know where the parking area is and of course where the ship docks, but what I don't know is; how long do you need to be there before boarding?

Originally Posted by Wiley

Alright..this is exactly the area I need to be in!

I know where the parking area is and of course where the ship docks, but what I don't know is; how long do you need to be there before boarding?

Well most boardings take place in a block of time. Like 11-3 and so on.

So you should have plenty of time to board when you would like. I would go early to get around the lines.

We have sailed out of New Orleans twice. Both times we flew down the day before and enjoyed the Riverwalk. (I think that is what it is called)

There is a place there with fantastic fried chicken

I found this and thought it looked cool:




Canal Streetcar Returns

It's been 40 years since the Canal Streetcar rumbled down the business district of the city, but this local treasure begins revenue service, April 18. And residents and visitors couldn’t be happier!

The new Canal Streetcar will take thousands of locals and tourists to work and play each day as it travels the five-and-a-half mile route from the French Market, along Canal Street through the Central Business District of New Orleans and into the Mid-City area. The line will end at City Park Avenue and the historic city cemeteries.

A spur line along North Carrollton Avenue will connect Canal Street to City Park at Beauregard Circle, where riders can enjoy a 1500-acre urban Eden filled with centuries-old oak trees, an elegant botanical garden, a charming storybook village, and a host of family activities.

The final stop will be at the majestic New Orleans Museum of Art, where visitors can see one of the finest art museums in the country and magnificent Sydney and Walda Bestoff Sculpture Garden. And only blocks away is the historic Fairgrounds Race Track, with its fabulous horse races and the annual spring time rite of passage, the Jazz and Heritage Festival.

The new streetcar line includes a fleet of 24 brand new red streetcars, which were built in New Orleans by a special team of Regional Transit Authority blacksmiths, carpenters, electricians and mechanics. They closely resemble the Perley Thomas models used on the city's first streetcar lines and the current St. Charles Avenue line.

A ride on the Canal Streetcar costs $1.25 each way. You can purchase a one day pass for $5.00 or a three day pass for $12.00. And while the new streetcar has the look and feel of days gone by, each car is air-conditioned, has a high-tech, low noise braking system and is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility lifts for the handicapped.

Wow, Patty, that is really neat!! I love the old time history stuff

Rex -

Maybe you could post a description of Jackson Square and what there is to see there for those whove never been to NOLA. I don't remember enough about it to do it myself, but do remember it was a relly neat park sort of atmosphere, with artists, horses and carriages for hire, a beautivul cathedral, and surroounding shops in that distinctive French Quarter achitecture!

And a recipe for beignets!

Wiley, remember, the sooner you get on the ship, the sooner the free food starts!

Patricia, thanks for posting the Canal street trolley. It really IS the way to get out of the French Quarter, especially if you are headed for the Audubon Zoo. I think that Zoo is one of the nicest in the South. And if you are cruising with kids, it's a MUCH better place to take them than the Quarter or Jackson Sq.

REX, what's the name of the restaurant where the waiters serve hamburgers at the counter wearing white dinner suits? That place is a HOOT! The waiters act like they are in a fine restaurant, and it's a DINER!

Hi Rex,

We will be coming down to NOLA December 17th, a day before our NCL cruise and we will be staying a few days after to see the sights before we head back to cold country!! I used to come down for military training on the west side but it was too long ago... can you give me some suggestions of where we should stay, places to see and also eat...
We had booked a room at the Marriott Springhill as a backup just in case but was trying to find one that may have courtesy bus from airport and also to the cruise terminal if possible...
Thanks so much
Janet