Oftentimes, I am asked by people at conferences what they can do on a Thursday afternoon, as they finished the conference and will fly back in the morning. So assuming the following:
- Traveling by yourself
- No car
- Don’t want to spend $$$
Good question –
Here are some of the usual tourist options,
But this Bruce Lambert’s guide will reflect some of my thoughts concerning how to spend an afternoon in the greater French Quarter region, although there are plenty of more expensive sites and venues that re worth your time, such as the National World War II Museum this list for the “budget traveler” who just wants to fret away a few hours before heading off to dinner or to catch a late flight.
- I would go to the Westin Hotel and look at the vessels turning on Algiers Point, as it’s a relaxing way to grab a drink and enjoy the view.
- Regrading Music- plenty of options – Pat O’briens and the Jazz Museum and the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park I mention these as I like them, easy to assess, and assuming you are with a group of other adults, a fun way to pass the time.
- Other bars- The Sazerac Bar, Old Abstinence House, the Carousel Bar, but there are plenty of watering holes to be found in the French Quarter,
- Food choices—no shortage here, but I will avoid the more expensive options. If you have read a “Confederacy of Dunces“, then you need a “lucky dog” and short trip to see the Ignatius J. Reilly Statue.
- A visit to see Jackson Square is always a nice stroll.
- Maybe a Beignet (or three).
But I recently found this post, some of which I have not done.
As with every city, one will never know all there is to see or appreciate, so sometimes you just have to get out and tell me what I missed in this list!