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Tell me what you know about Bourbon St. I’m supposed to be there next week.

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When you get there, you’ll learn everything you need to know in about 10 seconds.

A word of advice though. Don’t wander too far out of the French Quarter.

Although Boirbon Street has some places where neither man nor beast should enter, for fear of their lives and virginity, there are some other good bars with live bands playing extraordinary blues, jazz and dance music.

Be sure to check out the piano bar at Pat O'Brien's Hurricane. Twin, copper-plated baby grands played by musicians who know EVERY song imaginable, including college fight songs.

Sundays, check out Jackson Square for magicians, musicians, bands, mimes, tap dancers, acrobats, and artists for the price of a couple of dollars in tips. Enjoy a plate of Beignets at Cafe du Monde on the southern end of the square.

Dick Brennan's Steak House(not to be confused with Brennan's Restaurant on Rue Royale)is FANTASTIC, Try the blackened prime rib!

For a real taste of old New Orleans, peruse the antique shops along Rue Royale which is one street south of Bourbon Street. One shop had an entire wall of walking canes with concealed knives, daggers, pistols and shotguns. You will be amazed at the opulence that is in the antiques from a bygone era. Obviusly the estates were liquidated to pay the inheritance taxes. Rue Royale also has The Court of Two Sisters restaurant. Fine dining, recommend the etouffe. Of course gumbo and oysters on the half shell are found everywhere. The Old Jax Brewery has some fine shops as well.

P.S. You WILL NOT find a bad or mediocre musician in the entire city!AND, if you enjoy a fine cigar, Canal Street Street has some fine tobacconists where you can watch them roll your order and sample their wares.

Two words of caution: New Orleans can be habit forming. My wife and I go once a year, usually in April or October. And if you feel compelled to visit Louis Armstrong Park.....make sure your will iis up to date.

ENJOY, My wife and I envy you!

Although Boirbon Street has some places where neither man nor beast should enter, for fear of their lives and virginity, there are some other good bars with live bands playing extraordinary blues, jazz and dance music.

Be sure to check out the piano bar at Pat O'Brien's Hurricane. Twin, copper-plated baby grands played by musicians who know EVERY song imaginable, including college fight songs.

Sundays, check out Jackson Square for magicians, musicians, bands, mimes, tap dancers, acrobats, and artists for the price of a couple of dollars in tips. Enjoy a plate of Beignets at Cafe du Monde on the southern end of the square.

Dick Brennan's Steak House(not to be confused with Brennan's Restaurant on Rue Royale)is FANTASTIC, Try the blackened prime rib!

For a real taste of old New Orleans, peruse the antique shops along Rue Royale which is one street south of Bourbon Street. One shop had an entire wall of walking canes with concealed knives, daggers, pistols and shotguns. You will be amazed at the opulence that is in the antiques from a bygone era. Obviusly the estates were liquidated to pay the inheritance taxes. Rue Royale also has The Court of Two Sisters restaurant. Fine dining, recommend the etouffe. Of course gumbo and oysters on the half shell are found everywhere. The Old Jax Brewery has some fine shops as well.

P.S. You WILL NOT find a bad or mediocre musician in the entire city!AND, if you enjoy a fine cigar, Canal Street Street has some fine tobacconists where you can watch them roll your order and sample their wares.

Two words of caution: New Orleans can be habit forming. My wife and I go once a year, usually in April or October. And if you feel compelled to visit Louis Armstrong Park.....make sure your will iis up to date.

ENJOY, My wife and I envy you!