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Photographs, research and writing by Shannon Hurst Lane

New Orleans

Louisiana,
USA

Introduction

The mighty Mississippi, Bourbon Street, and the French Quarter have made New Orleans the place to party for centuries. You can get drunk at Cooter Brown's (S. Carrollton and St. Charles), you can have a cheap beer at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop (Bourbon and St. Phillip), or go uptown to Igor's Buddha Belly (Magazine and Napoleon) where you can eat, drink, and wash your clothes all at the same time. There are over 350 bars in the city of New Orleans. You can't visit them all, but you can sure try by starting in the French Quarter. Pat O'Brien's is the most famous bar where the Hurricane is the drink of choice. Did you know that the strongest drink in New Orleans is the "Grenade"? You can find it at the Funky Pirate on Bourbon Street. You can have raw oysters at Felix's Oyster House, or have beignets (say, Been-yay) French Market donuts and Café au Lait at Café du Monde.

But after all this partying, where are you going to stay? The Best Western French Quarter is a sure bet for the conscientious traveler who wants to stay close to the action. The Ritz Carlton is ultra-luxury for those with unlimited budgets. The hip and trendy crowd stays at the Hotel Monaco New Orleans. This is the best value and has some funky décor. The leopard print bathrobes and pet goldfish are sure to be a hit.

If you plan to visit New Orleans, be sure to check out a festival schedule. Mardi Gras is booked a year or more in advance. The Essence Festival and the Jazz and Heritage Festival will mean higher hotel rates.

There is always something cooking in New Orleans. Please drink responsibly and travel responsibly. If you walk around looking like a tourist (ie. fanny pack) you will likely be targeted by unsavory characters. Use common sense and never walk in a dark place alone. There is truly safety in numbers while in the Big Easy.