NY's in NO
 

I have totally enjoyed reading all your thoughts and experiences in the Big Easy! <BR>We are staying at the Hyatt (next to the Superdome) on New Year's eve - any comments? <BR>Are we crazy to walk down to the French Quarter from this hotel? <BR>Thanks in advance -

mo, <BR> <BR>stay on Poydras where it's lit...and pretty much head towards the quarter on one of the better-lit streets, OR if you feel like walking, go as far as the riverwalk (by the Hilton) and take the trolley! (or walk) <BR> <BR>...on the way back, depending on how late, etc, etc...you might just opt for a relatively inexpensive cab ride home... <BR>

oops, either way, you're not crazy. <BR> <BR>as you already know, there are plenty of wonderful, informative threads here with lots of info! <BR> <BR>again, just be smart, intuitive, and enjoy your stay in a really neat place!

The Hyatt to the French Quarter is a pretty good hike, especially if the weather isn't great. Cabs are cheap and readily available...take one!

(I must be brain-dead. sorry.) <BR> <BR>I just caught the New Years eve part... <BR> <BR>Basically, same thoughts as above, <BR> <BR>...with a couple footnotes... <BR> <BR>I have, actually, spent a couple of New Years in NO and everything was basically fine... <BR> <BR>...Just one word of advise... <BR>If you plan on heading to the fireworks that overlook the Mississippi, (by Jackson Sq and Jax brewery)...at midnight... <BR>GO EARLY and get a spot on the riverfront. <BR> <BR>I've nearly gotten crushed "to death" (or so I thought) in the onslaught of forgetfull revelers heading towards the display... <BR> <BR>otherwise, happy crowd and just be careful. <BR> <BR> <BR>end of story. <BR> <BR> <BR>Though strangely interesting...it was a bit scary... <BR> <BR>on the same note...I don't recall if taxis were hard to get at that time, since I was staying in the quarter... <BR> <BR>sigh...time does pass so quickly sometimes... <BR> <BR>ok. that's all.