"The Crescent City" New Orleans by Helga67

New Orleans Travel Guide: 4,161 reviews and 7,176 photos

New Orleans is the jewel of the southern US state of Louisiana, sparkling just above the mouth of the mighty Mississippi River where it meets the Gulf of Mexico. The heart of the city lies between the river and Lake Pontchartrain and, from this approximately 13km (eight-mile) core, the suburbs of Greater New Orleans spread out into the surrounding expanse of drained swampland. The river’s shape, as it curves around the central district, gave rise to the city’s nickname, ‘Crescent City’, although, New Orleans is more likely to be known as the ‘Big Easy’, a comment on the city’s preferred languorous pace.

Pros and Cons

Pros:French Quarter, European atmosphere, good food, jazz clubs, architecture
Cons:Voodoo museum, crime
In a nutshell:A vibrant almost European city

Last visit to New Orleans: Apr 2003
Intro Updated May 13, 2003
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Reviews (46)

Days Inn Hotels (4)

The Days Inn motel is clean and cheap. It's close to Louis Armstrong International airport and an I10 exit. It's a... more travel advice

French or Spanish? Local Customs (2)

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Royal Street Things to Do (14)

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Cornstalk fence Things to Do (14)

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Restaurants (6)
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Off The Beaten Path (5)
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Favorites (4)
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Shopping (3)
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Warnings and Dangers (1)
Crime
Transportation (4)
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Nightlife (2)
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Tourist Traps (1)
Voodoo Museum

Travelogues (1)

Written May 13, 2003

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richiecdisc Feb 6, 2008 at 4:01 PM

Looking (in vain) for a cheap place to stay in Nawlins. Heading that way this spring! Some tasty sounding food, Helga.
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jim3000 Jan 1, 2007 at 10:34 AM

Ask the guide what the rules are for burial in Lafayette #1. Ask how they get so many bodies in such a small vault.
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broadoak2006 Nov 7, 2005 at 10:51 AM

Enjoyed greatly your photos of the area-got me wondering what it actually looks like now after the terrible floods ??
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eddymario Nov 15, 2004 at 5:10 PM

Knap werk Helga ! Ik vertrek in Januari voor de 2de keer naar New Orleans.
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Arm-Chair-Hero Nov 8, 2004 at 3:52 AM

thats a scary looking creature...looks like your pretty close up to it too
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nepalgoods Nov 6, 2004 at 3:01 AM

Beautiful mansions! Great pics and tips!
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mrclay2000 Sep 8, 2004 at 11:32 PM

Surely you were asked "I know where you got your shoes?" Been to N'awlins twice but have few pictures and no written accounts. I'll take your word on the voodoo museum.
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catalysta Aug 3, 2004 at 10:25 AM

You've managed to capture one of my favorite cities, a unique decadent yet vibrant place - beautifully written & photographed tips, lots of useful info. Thanks!...cat
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diageva Aug 2, 2004 at 1:52 PM

Beautiful New Orleans page, thanks for the walk ... I didn`t knew it was so nice ...
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sylvie-uk Jun 15, 2004 at 1:57 AM

i ve got a friend leaving there....what am i waiting for?????? great page