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Originally posted by OnyxCougar
I'm going to New Orleans in June, and would like any information on "touristy" things, and not so touristy things.
I've looked on the internet, and so far, I'm interested in the ghost streets tour, and there's also a plantation/air boat tour for $155.
I'm staying at the Dauphine House, near the French Quarter, and have 4 days to do stuff, one of those days I'll have my kids (ages 16, 11, and 7) with me. Six Flags isn't an option, because the husband and the 7 year old dont like rollercoasters.
Help me out!
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Good call on 6 flags. Unless it has been drastically changed since last year, the rides are either too oriented towards 3 year olds or too oriented towards vomit induction.
Geeze, New Orleans...where to begin....?
Just what sort of fun are you looking for and just how much trouble are you looking to avoid?
You missed the annual obcene-debauchery festival known as Mardi Gras. Its a good thing, being that you've got the kids.
Seriously, check out the aforementioned tourist info bureau. It'll point you toward more family friendly and worthwhile events. The ghost tour sounds fine. Swamp tours are never boring and it will keep your kids engaged.
There are plenty of $eriously excellent restuarants. I'd do that without the kids. They can get $$$$$
There are some shopping touresty things like Jax brewery or the River Walk - more designed to seperate you from your dollars. Parking downtown can be a bit of a problem - if you're renting a car. I'd avoid the French Quarter bar scene - its more trite/pitiful than anything. (It may have changed, I haven't been in the French Quarter for some time - since my buddy Neil's car got stolen during the Batchelor party I was throwing for him) Be aware and careful everyware you go in the city.
I've heard good things about the Avery Island tour - I've never been on it.
Don't leave without Cafe-au-lait from Cafe Du Monde.