Barry, you took the words right out of my mouth - definitely avoid the guy who wants to guess what city you bought your shoes in (for $5.00). A guy followed us down the street repeating over and over to my husband "I bet I can tell you where you bought those shoes - if I'm right, you give me $5.00 - ok?" After a few minutes of this, my husband turned around, got in this guy's face,and screamed "If you're so sure you know where I bought these shoes, just $%^&$#*@ tell me, but I still won't give you $5.00. The guy shut up for about 5 seconds and said "you have a nice day." A minute later we could hear him hitting on the next guy.

Steve, the only other thing I would avoid is the famous Ferdi's Special at Mothers. Don't avoid Mothers - it has an "atmosphere" I've never quite experienced before, but the Ferdi's Special left me very disappointed. Have a great time.

New Orleans !!! It's the best place in the world. The people that live there are the nicest I have every encountered. Make your sure you take the streetcar uptown and walk around the Garden District and Audobon Park.
Frenchman Street in the Farbourgh is really hopping with clubs, restuarants and coffee houses. Much more Local than Bourbon Street and more fun. Just on the other side of Esplanade.

Aviod Arnauds restaurant. Great food, lousy service for the bucks.