New Orleans travel help, please.

New Orleans travel help, please.
by John88 (2012-12-27 18:06:49)
Edited on 2012-12-27 19:55:59

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Making a trip on the spur of the moment to New Orleans this weekend. Not my normal style, but what the hell. We were sitting around thinking about what to do this weekend, and decided to take the 3.5 hour road trip with the entire family. Four kids range in age from 7 to 18. We are staying on Canal Street, near Bourbon.

Looking for your recommendations on things not to miss from Friday through Sunday this weekend. None of us have ever been to New Orleans before. We will be back out of town before the New Years and Sugar Bowl crowds arrive.

Already planning on Insectarium and Aquarium with the kids.

Thanks in advance.

Edit: I realize NOLA may not be the ideal place for kids, but it is a place we've got to visit sometime during my tour here in Pensacola.

Replies:

Thanks to all for the help. Hitting the road in a few hours * - John88 2012-12-28 07:55:24
- One more quick hit... - ewillND 2012-12-28 10:50:41
  - I strenuously second this. * - TAR 2012-12-28 12:46:09
- A few recs and seconds from the list below: - Aces-Up 2012-12-28 09:57:43
  - Ah, the Audubon Zoo: - Barrister 2012-12-28 10:51:56
Couple other ideas outside of New Orleans - bengalbout 2012-12-28 07:02:14
- If you are willing to drive a couple more hours, head across - TAR 2012-12-28 09:43:44
NO was great with small kids - ndhouston 2012-12-28 03:41:14
I haven't been to NO for years, but Galatoire's on - whiskeyirish 2012-12-27 22:55:21
- Didn't read your original post til now. Galattoire's might - whiskeyirish 2012-12-27 23:00:23
Your family might enjoy Camellia Grill for breakfast * - Captains Corner 2012-12-27 22:31:42
Cat's Meow - maniactranspodriver 2012-12-27 21:50:49
Dinner recommendation - Builderbob 2012-12-27 20:08:34
Get beignets at Cafe Beignet. Go see the Cathedral and - ndwineaux 2012-12-27 19:38:24
- Another plus about Jackson Square during day... - Mickey 2012-12-28 15:10:31
- If you get in early enough on Friday - fontoknow 2012-12-27 22:22:09
- OT: What is a higher end J Lohr Cabarnet? - maniactranspodriver 2012-12-27 22:02:05
  - If you can find their Carol's vineyard, it is excellent. * - bigjinx74 2012-12-28 01:23:57
  - J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet. They should have it at Total. * - Ndwineaux 2012-12-28 00:40:49
- Beignets at Cafe du Monde or don't have beignets * - sprack 2012-12-27 20:53:22
  - False. Cafe du Monde is a tourist trap and a dump. - Aces-Up 2012-12-27 21:43:13
    - It is a tourist trap and dump, but their beignet is better - fontoknow 2012-12-27 22:23:43
      - Cafe Beignet has been better every time I have been there. - Aces-Up 2012-12-27 23:49:42
        IMO, Dumond >>> CB - TAR 2012-12-28 00:36:52
        True about Morning Call. - Aces-Up 2012-12-28 08:38:18
      - I'm terrified of pigeons, Cafe du Monde is not my favorite. - Roxie 2012-12-27 23:32:34
- I have to disagree on several points. First, get beignets at - TAR 2012-12-27 20:00:20
- I'll second the Ruby Slipper rec - 11thfloorgrace 2012-12-27 19:59:07
The National WWII Museum is a must. - FtWorthIrish 2012-12-27 19:26:35

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