No half measures of fun here.
The French Quarter is at the heart of New Orleans. Streets of elegant buildings painted in flamboyant colours are a joy to explore. Hundreds of bars, cafes and restaurants populate the area providing comfort and refreshment for visitors. Jambalaya, Crawfish Pie and File Gumbo are on the menus along with Po’Boy. Don’t forget to try a Beignet with your coffee.
After your coffee take the short walk and discover the French Market. Buy your tee shirts and voodoo dolls here.
After the sun goes down New Orleans becomes a capitol of fun, If you enjoy live music then you must come here. Bourbon Street has scores of clubs and bars where locals and tourists meet to listen to great jazz, blues and rock and roll. What else would you expect from the city that gave us Louis Armstrong, Allen Toussaint, Mahalia Jackson Dr. John and Fats Domino.
However the party scene spreads all over the city. Great clubs can be found away from the centre, such as Chicki Wah Wah along Canal Street where for a few dollars you can have a great night out. You can even listen to bands and musicians who perform on street corners whilst the biggest party of all is world famous; it is Mardi Gras, which is celebrated throughout Louisiana in the springtime.
Visit New Orleans and you will get a great welcome………….
……………….and a big smile.
Gordon's Gubbins. 