Visiting New Orleans

Bromfield
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:31:45 +0000

Two restaurants I like that no one mentioned: Galatoire’s (it’s a New Orleans institution) and Birgtsen’s. Brigtsen’s isn’t in the French Quarter, but IMO it’s fun to go out into the city and the food is great. I’d second the recommendation for Commander’s palace. We went to a Sunday brunch.

In November, we went to NOLA for our wedding anniversary. We’d been there numerous times, but this was the first time back since the Katrina. For that trip, we stayed at the Soniat House. We’ve also stayed at the Windsor Court on other trips. Both were very nice; Soniat is much smaller and it has a great courtyard area.

We’ve done a fair amount of sight-seeing: went on a walking tour of the Garden District, which I enjoyed. Also did a tour of the French Quarter (that was through the National Park Service). H and I drove out to see Oak Alley Plantation–it was well done. My Ds and I went on the swamp tour. It seemed a little too “staged” for my taste, but my kids liked it. I liked the Audubon Aquarium. You can take a trolley to it from the French Quarter. If you like art galleries and antiques of all kinds–walk through the French quarter, especially Royal Street or Magazine St. Have fun. NOLA is a great place to visit.