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Posted on 12/5/11 at 5:17 pm
Posted on 12/5/11 at 5:17 pm
Starting this thread for anyone like myself needing info from locals on NOLA etc.
I am staying on St.Charles in the Garden District. What is the best way to get into town and the quarter? I measured about 1.5 miles to the quarter from where I am staying. Is the Garden District safe?
Thanks.
I am staying on St.Charles in the Garden District. What is the best way to get into town and the quarter? I measured about 1.5 miles to the quarter from where I am staying. Is the Garden District safe?
Thanks.
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Posted on 12/5/11 at 5:18 pm to bamaoldtimer
not safe. probably gonna have to dodge bullets
Posted on 12/5/11 at 5:19 pm to bamaoldtimer
Street car. You can't miss it.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 5:19 pm to bamaoldtimer
Very safe. Catch the streetcar. Real easy and convenient
Posted on 12/5/11 at 5:19 pm to DvlsAdvocat
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Street car
Posted on 12/5/11 at 5:24 pm to HandGrenade
thank you. does how late does the streetcar system run especially on a big game day? could i take the streecar back to the garden district after the game?
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Posted on 12/5/11 at 5:29 pm to bamaoldtimer
The street car runs right down St. Charles through the Garden District. No idea how late it runs, but when I was last there, it did run at night. It will take you up to Canal Street, and the French Quarter.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 5:42 pm to StPeteLSU
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Very safe.
We're talking about New Orleans, right? No place in NO is "very" safe.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 5:47 pm to bamaoldtimer
It's not safe...just stay home so there will be one less Gump in NOLA.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 5:57 pm to heartbreakTiger
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not safe. probably gonna have to dodge bullets
jeez, can we please have just one thread where we can be civil.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 6:04 pm to bamaoldtimer
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jeez, can we please have just one thread where we can be civil.
Doubtful there, old timer.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 6:05 pm to bamaoldtimer
I think the better question is when do the street cars schedule end? The game is 7:30 PM. Should last 4 hours. I honestly don't know the answer.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 6:13 pm to graychef
should run to about 1 am check with your hotel to be sure. You will be fine the whole time as long as you stay with group and follow the crowds. It is acyually much safer since Katina. The cops will be out full blast for the game and everywhere. Great dining reservations now. Go to WWL online and get the picks from the guy there. You cant go wrong with Nr B's Brennans steakhouse, Palace Cafe, Stella's, Acme etc. Just get reservations now as it will be a zoo. Eat about 3 hours before game.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 6:14 pm to bamaoldtimer
I would think the street car would be running pretty late that night, but it may be tough to find a spot. Getting down there via streetcar will be easy that day.
As far as getting back, I'd walk toward the River from the dome and look for a cab back to the garden district. Lot's of places in the Warehouse Dist. (to the right as you walk down poydras toward the river)to get a drink or something to eat if the cabs are hard to get. Warehouse Dist, around the Dome, and the route back to your hotel is safe....don't listen to these idiots.
As far as getting back, I'd walk toward the River from the dome and look for a cab back to the garden district. Lot's of places in the Warehouse Dist. (to the right as you walk down poydras toward the river)to get a drink or something to eat if the cabs are hard to get. Warehouse Dist, around the Dome, and the route back to your hotel is safe....don't listen to these idiots.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 6:17 pm to Option2theShortSide
It says 2 am for street cars but you can walk it. I have done it dozens of times.
Here is link for rest LINK
Here is link for rest LINK
Posted on 12/5/11 at 6:20 pm to TutHillTiger
street car or cab. If you have to walk back try to do it with a group. Oh, and I recommend United Cab only.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 6:20 pm to bamaoldtimer
you will be fine to walk if you miss the street car.. stay with a group.
i dont know any big city where it is completely safe to wonder around by yourself late at night.
i dont know any big city where it is completely safe to wonder around by yourself late at night.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 6:22 pm to TutHillTiger
Take the streetcar to the Riverbend. Go on a beer / food binge at Cooter Brown's and Camellia Grill.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 7:33 pm to bamaoldtimer
quote:It's safe. I used to live near the Garden District on Napoleon Ave, 6 blocks from St. Charles.
I am staying on St.Charles in the Garden District. What is the best way to get into town and the quarter? I measured about 1.5 miles to the quarter from where I am staying. Is the Garden District safe?
I don't know what the streetcar costs these days but bring some extra change with you... probably costs around 1.50 or 3.00 to ride now. Ride it down to Canal then walk from there. The French Quarter is across Canal St. IIRC, Carondelet St. (where the streetcar drops you off at Canal) turns into Burbon St. across Canal.
Btw, take the streetcar the other direction to Carrollton and St. Charles. Cooter Brown's is half block from there on Carrollton at the river. They've got a great Muffeletta. Lots of great beer, TVs, etc. Fun place.
Posted on 12/5/11 at 7:45 pm to bamaoldtimer
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jeez, can we please have just one thread where we can be civil.
He is not being an idiot here. N.O. is the murder capitol of the U.S. Be very careful. They don't care what color you wear. Even in the french quarter. Travel in groups at night and stay on well traveled streets.
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