OT: Just booked my trip to New Orleans for Tulane

[DarthGrumpy]

OP: Biking from the FQ to Tulane and back is a very, very bad idea. Don't do it.

I've worked in New Haven for more than 20 years and used to live here in the city and ride my bike all around. Throw your statistics out the window because you know where the bad spots are in New Haven and how to avoid them. The transition from ok to very bad neighborhoods in New Orleans is very quick and very different than what you're accustomed to around here. Although Tulane is Uptown and generally much nicer, the FQ itself is very dicey in many spots and you won't even know it until it's too late. Some of the most dangerous stretches of the FQ actually look safe because it looks like a "quiet" part, but it's really just desolate and a better opportunity to jump you with no one noticing.

And the roads are not great, either. Very tight and very close to cars, and lots of potholes to avoid.

What about taking the trolley/streetcar from the French Quarter to Tulane?

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

Fair enough. I can take an Uber or something. It's not a big deal. I'd prefer not to be robbed, all things being equal.

 

[Waquoit]

What about taking the trolley/streetcar from the French Quarter to Tulane?

You can do that, but it's much slower than the bus and drops you off on the opposite side of campus.

 

[8893]

You can do that, but it's much slower than the bus and drops you off on the opposite side of campus.

And it's the Canal streetcar, which is at the edge of the FQ, so it may not be as convenient to catch depending on where you are staying in the FQ.

 

[Bonehead]

Getting pumped for this trip...

We leave 2ish from LGA on Friday (Buddy System)...Back late Monday!

Go Dawgs!

 

[dvegas]

United Cab 504 522 9771. All your transportation needs in NOLA . 24/7

 

[minidarren]

I noticed that the stadium is about five miles away from the French Quarter and where I'm staying. My AirBnB provides free bikes -- is it doable? Or is it a really bad neighborhood?

I also noticed that tickets are 42 bucks on Stubhub and 55 through UConn. Seems kind of expensive. I'm contemplating waiting until closer to the game and one of us sucks more (hopefully them) but I'm not sure if it makes sense to wait or buy now.

And has anybody tailgated at Yulman Stadium? Or is anybody planning to do a Boneyard tailgate or anything like that I could contribute to? Not that I have any problem just drinking beers in a parking lot. Cause I definitely don't.

Can't wait -- it's my first strip to New Orleans and my first away game cause I am not as good a fan as pretty much every single person here.

Tickets are actually 35 through UCONN, I dont know why they havent changed the pricing on the website. I got a phone call from a UCONN rep shortly after ordering my three that the difference would be refunded, which it was.

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

Tickets are actually 35 through UCONN, I dont know why they havent changed the pricing on the website. I got a phone call from a UCONN rep shortly after ordering my three that the difference would be refunded, which it was.

Interesting yeah I just bought them through UConn they were 35.

 

[minidarren]

Anyone flying out for this on Friday? Im on United out of Bradley. I think the flight is at 6am and goes to Chicago prior to heading to MSY.

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

I'm flying out Southwest at 10 am on Friday from LGA. Coming back Monday afternoon (my bday). Gonna try to enjoy as much of New Orleans as I can!

 

[minidarren]

Where you staying Loop?

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

AirBnB in the Marigny! What can I say, I'm cheap.

 

[minidarren]

AirBnB in the Marigny! What can I say, I'm cheap.

The first I heard of AirBnB was on Shark Tank. How long did it take you to find the best looking host? I know that would be my first criteria. I hope you chose Katherine's home.

 

[Confident Carl]

I noticed that the stadium is about five miles away from the French Quarter and where I'm staying. My AirBnB provides free bikes -- is it doable? Or is it a really bad neighborhood?

I also noticed that tickets are 42 bucks on Stubhub and 55 through UConn. Seems kind of expensive. I'm contemplating waiting until closer to the game and one of us sucks more (hopefully them) but I'm not sure if it makes sense to wait or buy now.

And has anybody tailgated at Yulman Stadium? Or is anybody planning to do a Boneyard tailgate or anything like that I could contribute to? Not that I have any problem just drinking beers in a parking lot. Cause I definitely don't.

Can't wait -- it's my first strip to New Orleans and my first away game cause I am not as good a fan as pretty much every single person here.

If you don't have a car, I would recommend taking a taxi to Yulman. As you approach the stadium you will probably see some UCONN fans tail gating. The parking for tail gating at Yulman is limited. We parked in a school about 1/4 mile from the stadium with some UCONN fans. There were about 15-20 of us at our make shift tail gate.

When you go to the section where the UCONN fans are sitting you will be right near where the players come into the stadium. You will be able to cheer the UCONN team close up as they run into the stadium. You will be sitting mostly with parents of UCONN players.

My wife and I made the trip last year and stayed at the Hyatt overlooking the Superdome. The French Quarter was a blast. We liked the music and scene at the Tropical Isle on Bourbon street and the bar across the street. Whatever kind of music you want you can find it in the French Quarter. We had great NOLA food at Pat O'Brien's where we hooked up with some UCONN fans. We also had Gumbo at the Gumbo shop. Coffee and Beignets and Beignet's. We went down to the boardwalk where they have tons of shops. Went on a trolly to the Garden District and a cemetery tour.


Over all it was a great weekend. It would have been even better if UCONN won. I went again in the winter on a donor trip. It's hard to get tired of New Orleans, really a great little city.

 

[Jax Husky]

If you want music, skip the French Quarter and go to Frenchman Street bars. Actually, just do that anyway. The Quarter has become the dregs of society.

 

[Tommyboy]

If you want music, skip the French Quarter and go to Frenchman Street bars. Actually, just do that anyway. The Quarter has become the dregs of society.

I was just in New Orleans a month ago for work and this is spot on.