lafayette louisiana and new orleans
how many days would you stay at each location
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Thanks for all the suggestions for Lafayette, it is our last major stop on our fall road trip.
I agree with Wadcutter about New Orleans. We have been twice, we stay out at Pontchartrain Landing, and have spent a week each time. We still have not made it out to the river plantations, perhaps in October. We have journeyed down to Chalmette, location of the Battle of New Orleans, we've taken tours of the cemeteries, walking tours of the Garden District, toured the cathedral, did a Jazz tour, a food tour, and a few others. We have gone to Bourbon street and listened to some great jazz at Fritzel's European Jazz Club, really good local bands and food at The Maison and cold beer and Jazz at the Spotted Cat. We also did a tour of the Lower 9th Ward. There is a small museum there showing the before and after of Katrina. Near by is Fat's Domino's home and music studio.
When I was there several years ago we toured the factory where the Mardis Gras floats are designed and created and we were fortunate to be there the weekend of the Halloween Parade. Tons of fun without the huge crowds. On one trip to the city there was a Second Line parade past the restaurant where we were having dinner.
Get off the beaten path and explore the city and surrounding area.
I agree with Wadcutter about New Orleans. We have been twice, we stay out at Pontchartrain Landing, and have spent a week each time. We still have not made it out to the river plantations, perhaps in October. We have journeyed down to Chalmette, location of the Battle of New Orleans, we've taken tours of the cemeteries, walking tours of the Garden District, toured the cathedral, did a Jazz tour, a food tour, and a few others. We have gone to Bourbon street and listened to some great jazz at Fritzel's European Jazz Club, really good local bands and food at The Maison and cold beer and Jazz at the Spotted Cat. We also did a tour of the Lower 9th Ward. There is a small museum there showing the before and after of Katrina. Near by is Fat's Domino's home and music studio.
When I was there several years ago we toured the factory where the Mardis Gras floats are designed and created and we were fortunate to be there the weekend of the Halloween Parade. Tons of fun without the huge crowds. On one trip to the city there was a Second Line parade past the restaurant where we were having dinner.
Get off the beaten path and explore the city and surrounding area.
