I am also going to New Orleans in August. I will be there Aug. 14-18th. I can't wait. This will by my 4th time visiting there.
Here is a post I wrote earlier about what to see/eat/drink.
Without question, New Orleans is my favorite city. It is a great city if you like to
eat and
drink. Also a lot of history there to see. Here is a list of things i enjoyed.
"Restaurants"
Not sure if you want to spend this much on food, but these places are EXCELLENT and well worth it.
Nola's
Reasonable price, very good food, emerald is the owner/chef, Around $20 a plate
Mr. B's Bistro
BBQ SHRIMP, that is what i always get, its fantastic
Gallatoir
Very good food, $20 - $25 plate, BEEF is EXCELLENT
"Dessert"
Cafe Du Mond
Famous for Beignets (like a powder donut). Very nice to go walk over there and sit and eat. Very popular place and nice to sit outside.
"Breakfast"
Brennans's
Pre-Fix breakfast, menu set, $35
TURTLE SOUP, ENTREE, DESERT- Banana Foster
MUST GO THERE, very very good, but expensive.
Court of 2 sisters is a very good brunch as well.
***I LOVE TO DRINK, and if you do too, New Orleans is the place to be. There are 3 drinks i stuff myself with because you basically only can get them in New Orleans.
Hurricane, Mint Julep (my favorite), and SAZERAC. These are the 2 best places to get these drinks.
Pat O' Briens
Famous for the Hurricane and Mint Julep
FAIRMOUNT HOTEL, famous for the SAZERAC
Things i have done in my last 3 times staying there........
Paddle Boat on Miss. River tour
Cemetery interesting to see (only daytime)
Flea Market
St. Charles Cathedral
Harrah's Casino
Aquarium (albino Alligator)
Plantation Tours
You do a lot of walking and sightseeing in the French Quarter and many open shops. Very fun city to walk around. Def. go into a club to hear some jazz. Eat a PO BOY (i like catfish and shrimp po boys) for lunch.
Have a great time!!!
