Anyone been to a game in New Orleans?

[aristocrat]

Here's one thing that I found interesting.  The roads in Nola were destroyed in Katrina 15 years ago...well they just got the check from FEMA last January for 350 mil or something so they've been working on the roads and they should all be repaired by next year supposedly.  So the city should start looking better by the fall.  

[That's No Moon]

4 hours ago, KellyToTasker said:

I lived there for awhile, it doesn’t suck. It offers much. Sure, there’s draw backs just like any other city. That said, the NFL wouldn’t select it as a Super Bowl city over and over if it sucked. 

They pick it over and over for the same reason the trade show goes there over and over. It's an excuse for the vendors and sponsors to go there and act ridiculous without their families for a short period of time. If you're into that sort of thing you'll probably like it a lot. If you're not it's not going to be a place you like to go. When she's there for a trade show the majority of her time is spent at the convention center, the hotel, and the areas immediately around there. Also known as the places most tourists would see. She doesn't like to take her run in the morning because the streets in that area are disgusting in the morning, she doesn't like to be out after dark because it's complete amateur hour every night not to mention sketch AF in parts. That makes it not a super fun place to be for her. She looks forward to dinner and they eat at some fabulous places. Other than that, she can't wait to leave.

 

It's totally different to live in a place as opposed to visit a place. Buffalo is a very nice place to live, it's a terrible place to go from a Tuesday to Thursday for work purposes and then go home.

[Virgil]

1 hour ago, Jauronimo said:

3. Frenchman street is kinda ok and its where uptight white people go to pretend to like jazz.  You'll love it.

I feel attacked 😋 

[BuffaloBud]

Went to SB31 (1997, GB v NE).  Had to fly in and out of Pensacola as flights to NO were booked solid (understandable).  Wound up in some pseudo-hotel / hostel.  Phew, that was in a sketchy area.  One block in the "wrong" way and it was not pretty.  I did get to meet Ralph Wilson, among many other NFL types, at the Friday nite NFL cocktail party.

[HOUSE]

A strong smell of mold and dead fish awaits you

[machine gun kelly]

33 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

A strong smell of mold and dead fish awaits you

 

SMELLS LIKE VICTORY!

 

I hope Jameson has his eyes checked before this game as he’s going to see ghosts.  Casper (Tre), a new Ghostbusters (Milano).

 

 

[major]

Muggy as anything outside,  but fun game day experience. Very loud though. Went to bills/saints game there back in 99 when flutie and Johnson torched ditka’s saints. 

[transient]

2 hours ago, HOUSE said:

A strong smell of mold and dead fish awaits you

Maybe skip the houses of ill repute next time... 🤷‍♀️

[Southern_Bills]

15 hours ago, Mango said:

Has anybody been to a Thanksgiving game? Curious about ticket prices and timing.
 

There are going to be 6 of us. Looks like we are $250+ to sit way up high. I’m thinking sticker price is high since the season is just kicking off. I can’t imagine NO is all that great with either Hill or Winston. I’d expect to see a price drop. 
 

When I lived in OKC I thought of hitting a Dallas game on Thanksgiving just because it was something to do. They were a quality team, Romo was playing, and I could grab tickets the week before at sun $200. 
 

Any thoughts?

 

Considering I'm only 3 hours away (slightly less) and I'm not sure what I'm doing Thanksgiving, I'm going with the wait and see. Usually NO only cares when they are winning, other times tickets are cheap.

 

I think they will decrease in value, but who knows. 

[Mango]

25 minutes ago, Southern_Bills said:

 

Considering I'm only 3 hours away (slightly less) and I'm not sure what I'm doing Thanksgiving, I'm going with the wait and see. Usually NO only cares when they are winning, other times tickets are cheap.

 

I think they will decrease in value, but who knows. 

 

I keep thinking about QB play, but that defense was really good last year. They managed to win games with a TE behind center. 

They could be in a rough spot by the time they get to November. I could see them "possibly" dropping 5 before NOV. SEA, GB, and TB, plus two more. Unpopular board opinion, the Pats won't be the easy out for any team like they were at the back end of 2020. My wallet is rooting for NO to lose 2 of NE, CAR, or WAS. 

GB

@CAR

@NE

NYG
@WAS

BYE
@SEA

TB

 

[Southern_Bills]

6 minutes ago, Mango said:

 

I keep thinking about QB play, but that defense was really good last year. They managed to win games with a TE behind center. 

They could be in a rough spot by the time they get to November. I could see them "possibly" dropping 5 before NOV. SEA, GB, and TB, plus two more. Unpopular board opinion, the Pats won't be the easy out for any team like they were at the back end of 2020. My wallet is rooting for NO to lose 2 of NE, CAR, or WAS. 

GB

@CAR

@NE

NYG
@WAS

BYE
@SEA

TB

 

 

I could see them losing those games for sure but at the same time I have immense respect for Sean Payton. 

 

He is one of the best coaches at winning with what he has. Brees was not a great QB last year so we will see.

[Royale with Cheese]

Right now, the cheapest tickets for this game is $174.00.  Plus with the crazy fees you have to pay....you're probably looking at $800 total for one ticket.  Stupid Saints trying to keep us Bills fans out.

 

https://www.vividseats.com/nfl/new-orleans-saints-tickets/saints-3-7-3558192.html

 

[KellyToTasker]

21 hours ago, That's No Moon said:

They pick it over and over for the same reason the trade show goes there over and over. It's an excuse for the vendors and sponsors to go there and act ridiculous without their families for a short period of time. If you're into that sort of thing you'll probably like it a lot. If you're not it's not going to be a place you like to go. When she's there for a trade show the majority of her time is spent at the convention center, the hotel, and the areas immediately around there. Also known as the places most tourists would see. She doesn't like to take her run in the morning because the streets in that area are disgusting in the morning, she doesn't like to be out after dark because it's complete amateur hour every night not to mention sketch AF in parts. That makes it not a super fun place to be for her. She looks forward to dinner and they eat at some fabulous places. Other than that, she can't wait to leave.

 

It's totally different to live in a place as opposed to visit a place. Buffalo is a very nice place to live, it's a terrible place to go from a Tuesday to Thursday for work purposes and then go home.

Sounds like you should go and experience it for yourself. 

[Orlando Tim]

I have been many times both for work and with family. There is plenty to do for a family and my biggest suggestion is stay on other side of Canal St from French Quarter. The city does get crazy in FQ at night but until at least 8 nothing "adult" has happened around me. There is lots of history and cool things there to see even if you have no interest in Bourbon St.

[CajunBillsBacker]

On 5/12/2021 at 8:20 PM, Virgil said:

Thinking about going to the Bills game there.   Anything I should know, hotels, the city, etc.

Stay in Metairie or Kenner for better hotel prices and just Uber around.

Dedicate a whole day just for the WW2 museum. It’s huge and a lot to take in. A swamp tour is great. The aquarium is cool.

Great restaurants all over, don’t go to any chain restaurants.

 

[That's No Moon]

4 hours ago, KellyToTasker said:

Sounds like you should go and experience it for yourself. 

Nah, I'm good. Thx.

As I've previously stated, the Mrs. Isn't going there for pleasure, ever. I'm not going on a bachelor weekend at my age. Frankly after the length of time I've been married I'm fine trusting her opinion on things and there are enough places on the planet that either one of us has been and liked or that neither of us has been to at all that I don't have a burning need to go there. You can enjoy it there. That's fine.

My vacation money is going towards taking my kids to Wyoming and South Dakota this year. I've been there, none of them have. I liked it. I'm pretty sure they will to. I know them pretty well.

Edited May 14, 2021 by That's No Moon

[KellyToTasker]

26 minutes ago, That's No Moon said:

Nah, I'm good. Thx.

As I've previously stated, the Mrs. Isn't going there for pleasure, ever. I'm not going on a bachelor weekend at my age. Frankly after the length of time I've been married I'm fine trusting her opinion on things and there are enough places on the planet that either one of us has been and liked or that neither of us has been to at all that I don't have a burning need to go there. You can enjoy it there. That's fine.

My vacation money is going towards taking my kids to Wyoming and South Dakota this year. I've been there, none of them have. I liked it. I'm pretty sure they will to. I know them pretty well.

That’s the point, you’re offering a negative opinion on a city that you really know nothing about, except for what your wife said. There’s more to the city than getting hammered and puking in the streets. It’s a destination city that provides more than bars and Mardi Gras, pretty ideal for a football weekend (which is what the thread is referring to, “Anyone Been to a Game in New Orleans”). Glad you know your kids? As opposed to not knowing them? 😂

Edited May 14, 2021 by KellyToTasker

[That's No Moon]

5 hours ago, KellyToTasker said:

That’s the point, you’re offering a negative opinion on a city that you really know nothing about, except for what your wife said. There’s more to the city than getting hammered and puking in the streets. It’s a destination city that provides more than bars and Mardi Gras, pretty ideal for a football weekend (which is what the thread is referring to, “Anyone Been to a Game in New Orleans”). Glad you know your kids? As opposed to not knowing them? 😂

Fine. I'm sure it's great. Go. Enjoy it. I honestly don't care what any of you do.

Edited May 15, 2021 by That's No Moon

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

On 5/13/2021 at 10:55 AM, Redneck said:

Haven't been to a game, I plan on going this season!  My daughter went to Tulane so we went to NOLA several times a year.

Suggestions for eating (been to everyone of these places):

Breakfast:

 Café du Monde (the famous place - don't be too discourage by a long line, it can move fast) and use cash.

 Café Beignet - more locations, some would say the beignets are better, but to me a tie.

 Daisy Dukes - traditional breakfast with some NOLA flair

 Ruby Slipper

 

Lunch/Dinner

 Mint (my daughter's favorite) 

 Rum House

 Shaya

 Shaba

 Willa Jean

 Oceana  Gill

 Jimmy J's

 Jacques-Imo's

 Dominica

 

Other things:

1.  WWII Museum https://www.nationalww2museum.org/
   1. A must see if you are a WWII buff but you will need more than 1/2 day and it will not be enough.
2.  Swamp Tour https://www.honeyislandswamp.com/
   1.    A bus will take you about 1 hour in the swamps on a boat where you can see alligators, etc.  They have food for the alligators so you should be safe.
3.  Bike Tour https://confederacyofcruisers.com/
   1.  Ride a bike around for 3-4 hours and get a tour of the city from a unique perspective.  The guide can explain some of the more interesting locations and terms (a shotgun house??)

I would certain check any new hours or closures due to COVID - hope that helps!

 

re the Bike tour, my wife and I did that there, and it was ridiculously dangerous. We were all riding in a long line, weaving in and out following our guard through all sorts of traffic. At least when we were around the French quarter it wasn’t a great experience. Not ideal spot to ride. When we got out to the river and to other neighborhoods, it got a little better. 

[KellyToTasker]

24 minutes ago, That's No Moon said:

Fine. I'm sure it's great. Go. Enjoy it. I honestly don't care what any of you do.

Lol, thanks (I think). Best of luck to you. Go Bills! 

[Augie]

On 5/13/2021 at 4:29 AM, eball said:

Bourbon Street is fun if you’re in college or your twenties. After that it’s disgusting. Restaurants are awesome and architecture is cool. 

 

A few years back we went to NOLA then a few weeks later found ourselves in Savannah, GA. I texted a buddy and said it was about as nice as NOLA, but sadly without the great music. On the plus side, it also lacked the smell of urine and vomit everywhere you went. 

 

There is a reason the taxis had signs telling you the amount of the penalty if you “peed, puked or pooped” in the taxi. It happens enough to make the signs standard. 

 

Still a great place and I’d love to get back, but after my three trips there there are other places I’d like to see for the first time. 

[BillsPride12]

I vaguely remember somebody making a post in here about a great restaurant to get a Thanksgiving style dinner in NO but now I can't find it anywhere.  Now that I know I am going to the game was hoping to look more into that.  Did I actually read that before or was that something I have made up in my mind...Help!

[Ned Flanders]

On 5/14/2021 at 12:18 PM, CajunBillsBacker said:

Dedicate a whole day just for the WW2 museum. It’s huge and a lot to take in.

Great museum.  Was down to NOLA a couple of times for work and only got to spend four hours there once when it was just the D Day museum.  As you said, it's expanded to include all of WWII now...I'd love to see it some time.

[Putin]

Been there probably dozen times for Jazz fest , Mardi Gras , 49’ers vs Saints , also Florida vs FSU Nokia Sugar Bowl my FSU took a BEATING in that championship game and we were undefeated that year 😭 !! 
 

[Ethan in Cleveland]

On 5/14/2021 at 6:29 PM, Augie said:

 

A few years back we went to NOLA then a few weeks later found ourselves in Savannah, GA. I texted a buddy and said it was about as nice as NOLA, but sadly without the great music. On the plus side, it also lacked the smell of urine and vomit everywhere you went. 

 

There is a reason the taxis had signs telling you the amount of the penalty if you “peed, puked or pooped” in the taxi. It happens enough to make the signs standard. 

 

Still a great place and I’d love to get back, but after my three trips there there are other places I’d like to see for the first time. 

Savannah is a great 2 day trip. Good architecture.  Good food. Not much to do after 2 days though

[RoyBatty is alive]

On 5/12/2021 at 9:56 PM, aristocrat said:

Yea their fans are the nicest in the world. I just lived their for the last six months and man is the city in rough shape. Hope they can clean it up by fall.  

We did airbnb for the last game btw. Condo right off bourbon. Stumble home.  

 

I went to graduate school in New Orleans and stayed for almost 20 years, I have probably been to 50 saints games.

 

They CAN be very nice and/or they can be incredibly;y obnoxious rude drunks.  If the Saints are in contention and the game is close they will be downright vicious, especially in the cheap upper deck.  The ones sitting in the expensive lower seats, more money, are on average very nice.

On 5/12/2021 at 11:14 PM, Mango said:

Has anybody been to a Thanksgiving game? Curious about ticket prices and timing.
 

There are going to be 6 of us. Looks like we are $250+ to sit way up high. I’m thinking sticker price is high since the season is just kicking off. I can’t imagine NO is all that great with either Hill or Winston. I’d expect to see a price drop. 
 

When I lived in OKC I thought of hitting a Dallas game on Thanksgiving just because it was something to do. They were a quality team, Romo was playing, and I could grab tickets the week before at sun $200. 
 

Any thoughts?

 

A Thanksgiving game, oh boy.  That is probably the WORST time to visit there if you are going to a game.   That is the same weekend as the Bayou Classic so the stadium, and hotels, especially the cheap one will be full.

 

The Hyatt adjacent to the Super Dome gets trashed after every Bayou Classic.

 

If you are going I would consider booking my hotel NOW!!

[Mango]

29 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said:

 

I went to graduate school in New Orleans and stayed for almost 20 years, I have probably been to 50 saints games.

 

They CAN be very nice and/or they can be incredibly;y obnoxious rude drunks.  If the Saints are in contention and the game is close they will be downright vicious, especially in the cheap upper deck.  The ones sitting in the expensive lower seats, more money, are on average very nice.

 

A Thanksgiving game, oh boy.  That is probably the WORST time to visit there if you are going to a game.   That is the same weekend as the Bayou Classic so the stadium, and hotels, especially the cheap one will be full.

 

The Hyatt adjacent to the Super Dome gets trashed after every Bayou Classic.

 

If you are going I would consider booking my hotel NOW!!

I got an Airbnb already for pretty cheap. But tickets are still pretty expensive now. $250 ea for nosebleeds after taxes and fees for 6. I’m holding out and hoping they drop. 

[RoyBatty is alive]

Just now, Mango said:

I got an Airbnb already for pretty cheap. But tickets are still pretty expensive now. $250 ea for nosebleeds after taxes and fees for 6. I’m holding out and hoping they drop. 

 

 

From my experience, if the Saints suck (they will) you will definitely get a cheaper ticked t by then UNLESS the city is invaded by Bills fans.  Where is your Airbnb?    I would recommend either Uber/Lyft or United Cab.  Driving around NOLA is not easy, you wave to know how to negotiate the median grounds, the trolleys, brutally dangerous neighborhoods if you make a wrong turn.

[Mango]

2 minutes ago, RoyBatty is alive said:

 

 

From my experience, if the Saints suck (they will) you will definitely get a cheaper ticked t by then UNLESS the city is invaded by Bills fans.  Where is your Airbnb?    I would recommend either Uber/Lyft or United Cab.  Driving around NOLA is not easy, you wave to know how to negotiate the median grounds, the trolleys, brutally dangerous neighborhoods if you make a wrong turn.

I actually think that the Saints will be a decent team this year. Their defense was very good last year. Winston will either make the adjustments needed and they’ll win 10-12 games or he won’t and Hill will win 8-10. Just good enough to keep prices high. But hoping they blow. 

[AlCowlingsTaxiService]

I guess if you’re looking for a pristine, sterile environment, Nawlins ain’t the place for you, but it’s definitely rich with its own brand of culture …. Bourbon street can be a shite show, but fun nevertheless, with some great music to be found.  It’s definitely a foodies paradise. Archie Manning has a nice place right near Harrahs Casino, and the WWII museum is definitely worth a visit. Check out the market by Jackson square, and try one of the bar/ghost tours.  Deuce Staley has a place next to the Wyndham on Royal street also. Never been to the Superdome, but we’ll be there thanksgiving evening!

[transient]

On 6/16/2021 at 2:35 PM, AlCowlingsTaxiService said:

I guess if you’re looking for a pristine, sterile environment, Nawlins ain’t the place for you, but it’s definitely rich with its own brand of culture …. Bourbon street can be a shite show, but fun nevertheless, with some great music to be found.  It’s definitely a foodies paradise. Archie Manning has a nice place right near Harrahs Casino, and the WWII museum is definitely worth a visit. Check out the market by Jackson square, and try one of the bar/ghost tours.  Deuce Staley has a place next to the Wyndham on Royal street also. Never been to the Superdome, but we’ll be there thanksgiving evening!

Wrong Deuce, and last I knew the Ole Saint was closed. Not sure if it will reopen post-pandemic. 

[AlCowlingsTaxiService]

8 minutes ago, transient said:

Wrong Deuce, and last I knew the Ole Saint was closed. Not sure if it will reopen post-pandemic. 

Ah ha … deuce McAllister- confused my deuces. Had no idea on post COVID history in Nola 

[Greatdane21]

I’d stay away from that place it still has the stench of death!

 

[97bills]

I live in Mississippi about two hours  away and was thinking of going my self. I’ve been to the big sleazy a few times my advice is enjoy the game and get the hell out of there. P.s get some gumbo on your way out 

[El Guapo]

On 5/13/2021 at 3:03 PM, major said:

Muggy as anything outside,  but fun game day experience. Very loud though. Went to bills/saints game there back in 99 when flutie and Johnson torched ditka’s saints. 

My wife (then girlfriend) and I were at that game. It was our first Bills game. 

[nato7412]

Is anyone going to the fans of buffalo tailgate? We have a group of 11 going, they said they're gonna have 2k bills fans at the tailgate. They have a normal ticket (45$, unlimited beer) and a vip one (85$, free beer/cocktails and food), we all got the vip. We already bought tickets to the tailgate so we're locked in but wondering if theres anything else people are going to. 

https://fansofbuffalo.com/product/new-orleans-bills-tailgate-only-pass/

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

@Virgil

 

does driving by the stadium a few times count?

 

 lol 

[RoyBatty is alive]

I have been to Saints games probably 30 times.

 

If you sit in the expensive seats you will have a great time and lower is not as loud.  People are civilized and actually try and watch the game.

 

The upper deck, cheap seats, it is a entirely different world.  People go to get stupid drunk, are loud and ignorant. Wear Bills gear up there and you will be mocked incessantly and a few "tough" guys might want to demonstrate hoe macho they are.

 

I can also tell you if it is a night game, be very careful, to the North and the east it immediately turns into some very bad neighborhoods with little light.  Even Canal at night can be dangerous but there will be plenty of cops.  The best thing about a football game in NOLA is the French Quarter is an easy walk.  That is why NOLA is proabaly the BEST venue for a Super Bowl, everyone goes in the quarter before and after the game.    I had some great times.