Tulane Trip Shaping Up

[Chin Diesel]

Bought ticket from UConn today. Going solo for a stag weekend.

Should be a fun time in the Big Easy. Still figuring lodging.

 

[Confident Carl]

Bought ticket from UConn today. Going solo for a stag weekend.

Should be a fun time in the Big Easy. Still figuring lodging.





Going with my wife for a nice Big Easy weekend. Flying out of Newark, Southwest Airlines, direct flight on Friday, returning on Monday. Hotels are expensive but got a decent deal on Price Line for Hyatt Regency New Orleans. 175/night. Bought my tix from UCONN today.

 

[Dougsts]

My wife and I are flying out of Bradley on Friday, returning on Monday. We are staying at the Omni on St. Louis Street. I still have to order my game tickets though.

 

[dvegas]

 

[UConnNick]

Does anybody know which hotel the team is staying at in NOLA?

 

[uconndogs]

Just back from my first trip to NOLA. What a blast.

 

[dvegas]

American Society of Anesthesiologists convention in New Orleans Oct 10 - 14, 15,000 attendees - that's why hotel availability is low and price$ high - there will be less expensive rooms will be available closer to game weekend - have patience and faith, tons of hotels in the Big Easy

 

[FAIRTIDES]

American Society of Anesthesiologists convention in New Orleans Oct 10 - 14, 15,000 attendees - that's why hotel availability is low and price$ high - there will be less expensive rooms will be available closer to game weekend - have patience and faith, tons of hotels in the Big Easy

There's got to be a joke in here about Anesthesiologists being a year late, and the effect of PPGDL's offensive game films. I just haven't found it yet.

 

[dvegas]

Louisiana Seafood Festival 2014 City Park, NOLA (free)
http://louisianaseafoodfestival.com/
music schedule

Friday, 10/10: John Lisi & Delta Funk; Kristen Diable & The City; Deep Fried 5; Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes; Deadeye Dick; Gin Blossoms

Saturday, 10/11: N’awlins Johnnies; Otra; Brass-a-Holics; Flow Tribe; Honey Island Swamp Band; Drivin N Cryin; Pat Green

Sunday, 10/12: Cajun Brunch with Waylon Thibodeaux; Eric Lindell; Paul Varisco & The Milestones w/ Luther Kent; Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen; Benji Davis

sunday lineup is tremendous! Assume we'll get a game time 9/29 . . .

 

[BNich]

Took my first trip to NOLA in June. The place smells like raw sewage everywhere you go. The homeless vagabonds that hang around in darker areas at night are wicked creepy and whacked out. The live music and party scene was as I expected it to be. The weather in June was humid as could be, should be better by the time you all make your trip. The food and drinks are great. Drinks seemed to be cheaper there than here in Florida. It was fun, glad I made the trip, but I won't be going back that's for sure.

Anyway, enjoy the trip and GO HUSKIES!!!!

 

[John]

Took my first trip to NOLA in June. The place smells like raw sewage everywhere you go. The homeless vagabonds that hang around in darker areas at night are wicked creepy and whacked out. The live music and party scene was as I expected it to be. The weather in June was humid as could be, should be better by the time you all make your trip. The food and drinks are great. Drinks seemed to be cheaper there than here in Florida. It was fun, glad I made the trip, but I won't be going back that's for sure.

Anyway, enjoy the trip and GO HUSKIES!!!!

Went once. Glad I did, but I feel no need to ever visit again.

 

[BNich]

Went once. Glad I did, but I feel no need to ever visit again.

AGREED!!! Check it off my list. Can say I have been there done that and that's about it.

 

[John]

AGREED!!! Check it off my list. Can say I have been there done that and that's about it.

it's one dirty stinking city. It looks like there's a film of dirt on everything. I went in July and the heat and humidity were horrendous. I did love the architecture, the food, etc.

 

[BNich]

it's one dirty stinking city. It looks like there's a film of dirt on everything. I went in July and the heat and humidity were horrendous. I did love the architecture, the food, etc.

My thoughts exactly!!

 

[Chin Diesel]

Took my first trip to NOLA in June. The place smells like raw sewage everywhere you go. The homeless vagabonds that hang around in darker areas at night are wicked creepy and whacked out. The live music and party scene was as I expected it to be. The weather in June was humid as could be, should be better by the time you all make your trip. The food and drinks are great. Drinks seemed to be cheaper there than here in Florida. It was fun, glad I made the trip, but I won't be going back that's for sure.

Anyway, enjoy the trip and GO HUSKIES!!!!

it's one dirty stinking city. It looks like there's a film of dirt on everything. I went in July and the heat and humidity were horrendous. I did love the architecture, the food, etc.

That's what makes NOLA a great weekend city. It's a thole. But if you get there Friday night, check in to a hotel, hit up some clubs, go to a game Saturday and go back out Saturday night, by the time you realize it"s disgusting you are hammered, you go home drunk and leave on Sunday.

 

[BNich]

That's what makes NOLA a great weekend city. It's a hole. But if you get there Friday night, check in to a hotel, hit up some clubs, go to a game Saturday and go back out Saturday night, by the time you realize it"s disgusting you are hammered, you go home drunk and leave on Sunday.

Be safe, have fun, cheer on our Huskies loudly and don't walk around alone at night. I saw some weird/creepy things out there.

 

[Waquoit]

I thought the place was awesome when we went in March. Four days and we didn't even scratch the surface.

 

[huskysupporter]

Of all the places I have been, definitely my least favorite city. I might have liked it better when I was in college.

The only good thing I saw there was the WWII museum. Definitely worth a visit.

 

[Wildgopher]

I went to the Womens Final Four a couple years ago for 4 days and loved it. Spent a couple nights on Bourbon Street, went to the casino from midnight to 2:00AM, and walked by myself about a mile to my hotel up near the Superdome...Never felt nervous or afraid. Cops everywhere. I loved the city and would go back any day. That is turning out to be a very hard weekend for me to get away so far, but I am not done trying to get there yet.
It probably is a much better place to visit when it is not crazy hot.

 

[L Train]

I try to go to one road game a year and since I've never been to New Orleans this year’s trip was an easy decision. Road games are a great way to interact with other UConn fans and I’ve even met several of the payer's family members (I have a pic of me and my sis taken by Kashif Moore's brother). I think this will be a fun trip and it’s a game we really need to win if we want to go bowling.

I’m going to be there for four days with some family. Have plans to go to the WWII museum -- so it’s good to hear it’s worth it. Obviously going to the French Qtr. But do I need to stay there? Looked at hotels and they were pricey, so I’ll just stay patient or stay somewhere else. If anyone hears or knows of some deals please post. Thanks! Go Huskies!

 

[J187Money]

American Society of Anesthesiologists convention in New Orleans Oct 10 - 14, 15,000 attendees - that's why hotel availability is low and price$ high - there will be less expensive rooms will be available closer to game weekend - have patience and faith, tons of hotels in the Big Easy

I had to sleep in my rental car when I went to the super bowl in 1997. Hope it is better than that now.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Major monkey wrench in overall planning. Was planning on getting there mid-Friday afternoon but looks like I'll be travelling home from work that day. Short notice trip may require return flight from trip to New Orleans.

 

[dvegas]

Hotels rates down significantly via Hotwire & Priceline - Friday & Saturday are twice the price of Sunday & Monday. I'm thinking about staying airport/meteorite w/ a rental car those nights then scoring a fat hotel CBD Quarter or Warehouse through Tuesday. Guessing early kickoff with LSU @ FLA the late game

 

[8893]

Wow, I hate humidity and filth, but I love soul, grit and live music and I can't get enough of New Orleans. Been there more than a dozen times and I'm headed there again next month, although I'll miss this game.

If you are limiting yourself to Bourbon Street you are missing the essence of the city. The live music is without question my favorite on the planet, and the food and people aren't far behind. I could never live there because of the humidity, but I can't go too long without going there, either, because the spirit of the place is so unique.

In terms of hotels, it's probably the best city to name your own price with Priceline, as there are only three districts with 4-star hotels (French Quarter, Central Business District, Warehouse/Riverfront), and any of them are fine and within walking distance of most stuff you will want to frequent. If you go below 4-stars the quality and conditions can diminish quickly, so make sure you read the reviews or get a personal recommendation. Fodor's is actually quite good and reliable too.

For restaurants, check www.nomenu.com. Tom Fitzmorris knows his stuff.

Check www.offbeat.com for live music listings, as well as www.wwoz.org (which is also great to stream for a sense of what it is like).

 

[Bonehead]

Bought ticket from UConn today. Going solo for a stag weekend.

Should be a fun time in the Big Easy. Still figuring lodging.

You will need a lot of alcohol - luckily that is what they have there!!