New Orleans Blues and BBQ Festival

[gamecockcat]

Heading down to Nawlins for several days in October and noticed the festival happens at the same time. Never been to it but I do like blues music and BBQ. Anyone have tips for vendors/restaurants (BBQ) to try? Taj Mahal is the headline act one night, will probably catch him. Several others that I've YouTubed that have possibilities.

Other things to see in NOLA?
-Aquarium?
-Voodoo tours?
-Swamp/plantation tours?
-Superdome?

 

[slick rick.ksr]

Heading down to Nawlins for several days in October and noticed the festival happens at the same time. Never been to it but I do like blues music and BBQ. Anyone have tips for vendors/restaurants (BBQ) to try? Taj Mahal is the headline act one night, will probably catch him. Several others that I've YouTubed that have possibilities.

Other things to see in NOLA?
-Aquarium?
-Voodoo tours?
-Swamp/plantation tours?
-Superdome?

WWII museum
Garden district

Don't know any bbq places but the following are great restaurants

Commander's Palace
Broussards
Galatouis
Brennan's
Manalis

There are many, many more fine places to eat

 

[mrhotdice]

The Flood Museum

 

[Anon1640710541]

If you're free at the time, Commanders for Friday lunch is an absolute must. It's like 15 bucks plus 10-cent martinis. The food is awesome, but the service and experience is even better. Gotta do it.


WW2 Museum is also a must. You'll need at least 3-4 hours minimum to enjoy it, and make sure to go see one of the movies.


I haven't done a swamp tour but that's gonna take some time. Unsure it's a blast but it's an all day thing.


The Voodoo and graveyard and walking tours are whatever. It's better than just sitting in a bar but don't get your hopes up too much.


Music/nighttime -- Frenchmen street. Every club there is great. It's 1000x cooler than Bourbon St. That's the best music area in the city.

 

[H. Lecter]

I liked the swamp tour. The Street cart chili dogs at 2 am are a must imo

 

[vhcat70]

We took a swamp tour a few years back. Doubt it was THEE swamp tour, but fun to see the way folks live in these back waterways & several/plenty of gators.