Going to be in New Orleans Nov 8,9, and 10. Looking for recommended things to see and do, and hotel to stay at - catching a cruise ship from there on nov 11.

We stayed at Frankie's Nola Place. https://www.google.ca/search?q=frankies%20nola&ie=UTF-8...
Very neat place and loved the location. Hit up Drago's Seafood Restaurant for charbroiled oysters. Willie Mae's for fried chicken https://www.google.ca/search...
And of course and of course Cafe du Monde for beignets and coffee. At least, we enjoyed these places!

Thanks for these!

No prob. Have fun!

Cheryl Frankie's sounds great! Was it as convenient ( walking distance) to all of the things that it's description says it is? I need 3 bedrooms. Any preferences in their units?

Loved love loved the location, like two blocks to Frenchman street and not far to everything else. There was also a good breakfast place down in the other direction that we discovered on our last day. We walked everywhere, but should have taken a cab to Wilkie Mae's, that was further than expected. I think we were in his biggest unit, but not 100% sure. It had two bedroom and my sis got to hold down the sofa. Even if you don't stay at Frankie's and find something similar, I do recommend the location. The area is called Marigny I believe.

Not sure why this Frankie and Johnny's thing keeps popping up with our posts

I caught a cruise ship out of New Orleans a few years ago and found that the Best Western near the French Quarter Best Western st. Christopher is amazing

Thanks for the suggestion Paul. I'm happy to hear a BW is available. I can then use my airmiles

great town for airbnb! We stayed in an authentic french quarter apartment that made the nightlife of the city really close.

Trevor Hughes I have used airbnb in the past but never thought about checking it out in New Orleans. Thanks for that !

We're going with our 3 "young adult" kids in February for few days, doing mardis gras- then cruise! So Dianne, please share any good info/tips!! Have a great time!!

I certainly will! We, too,will have our 3 young adult kids along. I'll post our choices and experiences worth passing on!

Dianne thanks!! I sent you message

Missiisipi Riverboat cruise. Preservation Hall....its the most genuine Jazz around a must!

Oh! So there is a raised cemetery with some famous voodoo person interred in it that costs money and they make you do a guided tour.
If you just want to see a raised cemetary(which are totally cool), just go across the street and there is one that is open and free. Can see it in 10 minutes and get an idea for it.

We did a haunted night time walking tour and really enjoyed it

Hop on!!! It includes a walking tour. Great way to see the city!
Eat Beignets!!!

I caught the $2 ferry to Algiers one day and loved it there... just a little community with rich history.

There's only a pub on the other side and a coffee shop that was closed the day I went
It looked adorable and delicious, I don't know their name but go when they're open!

Air boat ride through the bayou, they picked us up and dropped us off at the hotel.

Sounds like a cool thing to do Chris!

Dinner at The Redfish Grill (have the bbq oysters appy), & brunch at The Palace Cafe (have the pulled pork eggs benny).

Thanks Jason! I love eggs benny

Wife and I did this in '06 when we got engaged and again in May for our 10 year anniversary.

That's pretty romantic! Belated congrats! Did you rent a car while you were there or did you just walk around to touristy things that were close to where you were staying?

Stayed at the Sheraton right on Canal Street. French quarter is a 2 minute walk. Everything was super accessible.

Jason great! Thanks fir the reccomendation

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All below are resturants b/c that's all I did there - was eat!
[ ] Court of two sisters resturant
[ ] Brennen's - great for brunch too
[ ] Commanders palace
[ ] Christians
[ ] Cafe du Monde (beignets)
[ ] Biscuits & buns on banks
[ ] Dante's
[ ] Cochon - must have stone oven baked oysters.
[ ] Ruby Slipper Cafe - breakfast / brunch
[ ] Muriel's Jackson Square
[ ] Deanie's seafood

Thanks
Christy! This looks like an amazing list.

I was there for a conference so I didn't have much time to do anything else. But it was an amazing trip. I'm gonna return for personal trip for sure!

Head where the locals eat. Cajun Seafood or Bevi. Awesome meal there a few months ago.

See a live show at preservation hall

Parm Chahal

If you are a jazz fan look up Ellis Marsalis, he's a legend.

Best gumbo on our trip was at Dookie Chase.

Best Char Grill oysters were at Felix's Found them better then Drago's or Acme.

If you can go visit the Whitney Plantation. Found this place doesn't sugarcoat or romanticize the slavery part of plantation life. It was an eye opening experience.

Oh and do buy some prailines to take home.