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Travel Note

Accommodations

Guests should book their own accommodations and reach out with any questions or concerns. New Orleans has a bevy of accommodations available, including through Airbnb, Vrbo, and numerous hotels. Some of the best neighborhoods within close proximity of the French Quarter and City Park are: French Quarter Uptown/Garden District Lower Garden District Marigny Bywater Mid-City Central Business District Bayou St. John Tremé Some hotels in the area include: Hotel Monteleone Wyndham New Orleans Best Western Plus St. Christopher Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans voco St. James Ace Hotel New Orleans Virgin Hotels New Orleans Lafayette Hotel The Pelham Hotel La Galerie French Quarter Bienville House The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Omni Riverfront Hotel Loft 523 Magnolia New Orleans Loews New Orleans Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Sonesta E.S. Suites New Orleans Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Bourbon Orleans Hotel Andrew Jackson Hotel Hotel Provincial Inn on Ursulines Best Western Plus French Quarter Holiday Inn New Orleans One11 Hotel Harrah’s New Orleans Casino

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Flights/Rental Cars

New Orleans has one, main international airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Flight prices vary by starting location and date of booking but typically range from $150-$400 per ticket. The airport is approximately 15 miles from the French Quarter and a 20-30 minute drive. Rental cars are available through numerous providers at the airport but New Orleans is a very walkable city, with most sites and attractions within a few miles of each other and the French Quarter. There are also rideshares available through Uber, Lyft, and others, taxis, and streetcars, as well as bicycle cabs and horse-drawn carriages in the French Quarter.

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Safety

Please note that New Orleans is a large city and, like any other, merits some precaution. The French Quarter is the heart of the city, constantly lively, and always awake. It is filled with tourists and, as such, has its share of scammers and those looking to take advantage of out-of-towners. A common scam is a claim that the scammer can tell where you got your shoes by having you remove them. This is a bit of a silly scam but it persists. Try not to take off your shoes while out and about. Another common scam is for a dressed character or performer to try to take a picture with you, after which they will demand an exorbitant payment. They’re pretty much harmless but it’s good to be cautious nonetheless. Perhaps the largest issue in the French Quarter, especially on Bourbon Street, is the large number of intoxicated people—typically tourists—out on the street. Alcohol can be openly consumed outside of establishments in New Orleans and Bourbon Street is world-famous for being a hub of entertainment venues, clubs, bars, and numerous dispensaries of spirits. The French Quarter is insanely fun and always a party but, as typically comes therewith, can be filled with drunk, sometimes belligerent people. Just be wary of those who seem intoxicated and perhaps belligerent, and always be on the lookout to avoid vomit. Although New Orleans does have a high crime rate, most of this crime is perpetrated against those who are drunk, oblivious, or in dangerous neighborhoods far away from the French Quarter and its surrounding areas. Walking together in groups at night and keeping a reasonable amount of awareness should ensure nothing bad happens during your stay.