First time to New Orleans. Cheap accommodation and transport?
Mar 12, 2019, 1:56 pm
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Thanks for the comments guys. Since I’ll be arriving late, what would you guys do with the few hours left before the day is over? I’ll be in NOLA for a couple of days before I leave. Going to do as much as I can before I leave!
Where is the best place to see the skyline? Best place for views in NOLA?
Where is the best place to see the skyline? Best place for views in NOLA?
Mar 12, 2019, 1:58 pm
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Mar 12, 2019, 2:04 pm
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Many of the little quick mart type stores in the quarter and CBD have outstanding sandwiches that are inexpensive. Verti Marte and Quarter Grocery come to mind in the quarter.
Mar 12, 2019, 2:05 pm
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Yes, I am wondering the same thing and why one would want to waste time on a short trip to New Orleans to go to a Bath & Body Works (or whatever) in Metairie. The OP should not bother coming to New Orleans if that’s what s/he plans to be doing. There are much easier and cheaper ways to go to the mall.
Mar 12, 2019, 4:24 pm
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I agree, skip the malls. If you want to shop, try Magazine St. Uptown (#11 bus), or Royal St. for art and antiques.
The best skyline views are from across the river. The ferry leaves from the foot of Canal St, and costs $2 each way.
First night, wander through the Quarter, head to Frenchmen St, and follow your ears into one of the many music clubs there.
The best skyline views are from across the river. The ferry leaves from the foot of Canal St, and costs $2 each way.
First night, wander through the Quarter, head to Frenchmen St, and follow your ears into one of the many music clubs there.
Mar 12, 2019, 6:22 pm
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Must eats? Po Boys, muffaletta sandwiches, boudin balls, and since you will be there in season, crawfish.
If you want to splurge, char grilled oysters. I prefer Dragos, but there are others, maybe cheaper, but longer lines.
If you want to splurge, char grilled oysters. I prefer Dragos, but there are others, maybe cheaper, but longer lines.
Mar 12, 2019, 6:43 pm
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I don't know where lsquare lives, but when I have friends or colleagues visit the US from overseas, we ALWAYS go shopping - often at a mall ;-) So while perhaps I might prefer to wander Magazine street, I understand that other people have different priorities :-) If we knew exactly what lsquare were looking for, it might be possible to inform if River Walk mall would suffice (we go to New Orleans every couple of years for a trade show so I've walked through many a time.....For me, getting a beer and sitting outside & watching the river is better than the shopping but different strokes....)
Mar 12, 2019, 8:10 pm
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I’m not sure why the criticism is warranted when I just want to see what the malls are like over here. I’m not suggesting that I would spend all of my time there. Anyways, I’m having Jambalaya right now. Awesome!!!
Mar 13, 2019, 2:11 am
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Riverwalk should suit your mall needs. Much easier than going to Lakeside mall in Metairie. https://www.riverwalkneworleans.com/...tory/shop.html
Mar 15, 2019, 12:45 am
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I’m leaving NO tomorrow. Does anyone here know if the 202 runs during the day? My hotel tried to search for me, but the timetable shows a 6 hour gap between roughly 7 AM to 1 PM. If not the 202, are there any other bus to take to the airport?
How long will the buses take me to the airport?
How long will the buses take me to the airport?
Mar 15, 2019, 1:05 am
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I’m leaving NO tomorrow. Does anyone here know if the 202 runs during the day? My hotel tried to search for me, but the timetable shows a 6 hour gap between roughly 7 AM to 1 PM. If not the 202, are there any other bus to take to the airport?
How long will the buses take me to the airport?
How long will the buses take me to the airport?
Mar 15, 2019, 5:23 am
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Mar 15, 2019, 5:31 am
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Mar 15, 2019, 9:54 am
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The 202 has an odd schedule because it was introduced when construction began on the new terminal. The motivation was not to get passengers from/to the airport (the E-2 already did that) but to get workers from/to the construction site. And since they were running the bus to the airport anyway, they included a stop at the current terminal. But the schedule was designed around the employee shifts.
RTA has not yet announced whether the 202 will continue past May once construction is complete and the new terminal opens.
RTA has not yet announced whether the 202 will continue past May once construction is complete and the new terminal opens.