Good for the Soul
"As a local, I may be biased, but New Orleans is definitely the greatest city in the world! ;) I fell in love with this city when I moved away from my home in Chicago, which is probably the second best city in the world in 1996. I think "ILoveVacation" gives fantastic weekend recommendations (except I think he/she meant Jackson Square after breakfast at Cafe du Monde - it's right across the street and I don't know of a Franklin Square). Anyway, there's SO much to see/do here that I can't narrow down my review enough. I'm trying to give Gusto reviews for as many places as possible, so please link to those or email me. The French Quarter is great, but don't feel limited by it if it's not your scene. New Orelans can be a party, but it can also be an elegant stroll through Audubon Park, a fun streetcar or paddlewheel ride to the zoo for children of all ages, a european-type experience for a lot less money, a romantic weekend with wine and smooth jazz, a history-buff's delight, a nature lover's U.S. safari, a community service addict's jackpot, or SO much more!