We're leaving on the 20th from VA heading south to Florida for Christmas then off to New Orleans by the 28th. We're staying at Poncharttain Landing RV resort while in NO. We have tickets to the Saints Bucs game on the 29th then plans are to spend New Years downtown.Just wondering if anyone has stayed there? Spent time downtown? This will be our first time in NO and we're wondering what we should expect? Been reading a lot about how bad the crime is and unsafe it can be just a block off the "main drag". Any words of wisdom would help.

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Louisiana/New_Orleans-793014/Warnings_or_Dangers-New_Orleans-TG-C-1.html It is worth a read. We were there a month ago and didn't stay after dark! Just way to much going on near the the tourist areas. Your CG has a shuttle and they should also be able to help you stay safe.

Also, Stay away from the "Shoe" scam..lol The person will say "I bet you (X) dollars I can tell you where you got your shoes." If you accept the bet he will tell you "you got your shoes on your feet" and then you owe money. If you deny the first bet then the shoe shiner will say "I bet I can not only tell you where you got your shoes but what street you got them on." If you accept the bet this time the shoe shiner will now tell you " you got your shoes on your feet and the street you got them on is (current street)." Now you owe money. If you deny both betting attempts you have just saved yourself some money or a nasty confrontation. :S

I have always felt if someone is looking for trouble you usually find it. In New Orleans it is not hard to find it, either. Stay together as a group in well lit areas, and act responsibly and there should not be any problems. Have a good time and be safe.

After the Saints won the Super Bowl - some folks on other forums I visit said that New Orleans would likely erupt into riots, shootings and looting as the 'people' celebrated the win.I had to disagree.One thing they do know how to do well in NOLA is throw a party !!!!

it is like any other major city. It does have it's bad spots, but it is pretty easy to tell the difference. The CG can tell you more of where to go and where to stay away from. I live right outside of the city. It does get a bad rap. There is really alot to do here. And yes,, they do know how to party ! Saints games are always a good bet. You wil enjoy.. Bill

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Kit_Carson
Explorer
Dec 10, 2013
I have always felt if someone is looking for trouble you usually find it. In New Orleans it is not hard to find it, either. Stay together as a group in well lit areas, and act responsibly and there should not be any problems. Have a good time and be safe.
LynnandCarol
Explorer
Dec 10, 2013
Also, Stay away from the "Shoe" scam..lol
The person will say "I bet you (X) dollars I can tell you where you got your shoes." If you accept the bet he will tell you "you got your shoes on your feet" and then you owe money. If you deny the first bet then the shoe shiner will say "I bet I can not only tell you where you got your shoes but what street you got them on." If you accept the bet this time the shoe shiner will now tell you " you got your shoes on your feet and the street you got them on is (current street)." Now you owe money. If you deny both betting attempts you have just saved yourself some money or a nasty confrontation. :S
LynnandCarol
Explorer
Dec 10, 2013
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Louisiana/New_Orleans-793014/Warnings_or_Dangers-New_Orleans-TG-C-1.html It is worth a read. We were there a month ago and didn't stay after dark! Just way to much going on near the the tourist areas. Your CG has a shuttle and they should also be able to help you stay safe.

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