New Orleans Tourist Info

After the Katrina - the city started coming back. But then the thugs came back. New Orleans is still one of the most beautiful cities in world and also one of the most violent.

New Orleans Jumps - If you were not in Haight-Ashbury in the sixties or Greenwich Village in the fifties, you have a chance. This scene is NOW in New Orleans. BTW - there is no money to be made, but the amount of local talent mixed with the new bohemians is incredible. Come dance and listen to incredible jazz flavored music.

BUT - WATCH OUT - there are hundreds of thugs roaming the city killing people. The killings are no longer gang versus gang violence. The politicians have been useless with this issue. Musicians and artists are now targets as well as anyone at anytime. Recently over 1000 New Orleanians staged a "Stop The Murders" protest march.

Helen Hill was murdered in her home on 1/4/07. More about Helen can be found HERE. Helen is an angel.

The French Quarter is still the somewhat safe - but on any night in the city you can hear gunfire. One some days there are more murders of Americans in New Orleans then there are in Iraq. Come visit but watch out. We certainly need the money.

Click Here for the Mardi Gras Insiders Guide

Click Here for information on where to hear REAL New Orleans Jazz while visiting the city.

It's rich and colorful - Eccentric New Orleans.

Attractions
The Historic New Orleans Collection - A very classy museum for the city.

The Louisiana State Museum - Every state has one, but this one is really good.

The Audubon Zoo and Aquarium - Two things that the city does right.  I like the landscaping as much as the animals. The Aquarium of the Americas - 1 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130. Home of more than 7500 aquatic specimens. Four major habitats including the Caribbean Reef and one of the world's largest collections of sharks. (504) 861-2537 ext. 340.

The Audubon Zoological Gardens - 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118. One of the top zoos in the country. Over 1500 animals in their natural habitat settings, including white alligators in the Louisiana Swamp Exhibit. (504) 861-2537 ext. 340.

The Super Dome -  Louisiana Super dome - 1500 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70112. Home of super events. From sports events to rock concerts to Mardi Gras parades. Guided tours daily. (504) 587-3808.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - The biggest festival in Louisiana.  They let me exhibit my work sometimes.  Many people plan their life around this festival.  Last year I heard Pete Fountain and was blown away - there's a reason he is a jazz cliche.  Pete is a colorful character and very well liked in the community.  He should be more appreciated for his music.  He is one person that I would have liked to be good friends with.

NEW Bobby Lounge - Bobby enjoys writing songs about the south and about people with robust lifestyles. He chooses to avoid the limelight when not performing on stage. However, on stage, Bobby is a energetic entertainer in the tradition of Little Richard, Bobby Marchand, and Jerry Lee Lewis. His song writing style has been described as "Randy Newman with bite." Some songs are not appropriate for children.

Gambit - A lively New Orleans weekly newspaper.  Every city has a hip weekly, and this is it.  They have a good listing of area restaurants.

Greater New Orleans Black Tourism Network - 1520 Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA 70112. . (800) 725-5652.

New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau - 1520 Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA 70112.  (504) 566-5005, e-mail tourism@nawlins.com

New Orleans Visitors Information Center - 7450 Paris Rd., New Orleans, LA 70128. Maps,brochures, discount coupons  (504) 246-5666, (504) 246-5511.

Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge - 1010 Gause Blvd., Bldg. 936, Slidell, LA 70458.Fish, hike, bike or canoe the wildest part of New Orleans. Free tours every weekend in a prime birding area. These scenic wetlands are 20 mins. from the French Quarter. (504) 646-7555.