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Lovely Janette
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Harrahs in New Orleans
I am considering a visit to New Orleans next February or March. Any suggestions? I have looked at the Harrahs website and noticed that they have hotels across the street and down the block. Anyone been there. Please, I need some advice before I book my trip. I have always wanted to visit New Orleans, and since I love to play VP, thought staying at Harrahs might be the way to go. Please help!
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snow lady
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I haven't been lately but from what i understand it's really not worth visiting yet. I live in s.e. Tx. and several people i know have been there and it's really not back like it used to be plus it's also a little dangerous.
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Lovely Janette
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Thanks for the information. I am very happy you told me this. I think I will hold off on this trip.
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DownTheLine
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Go ahead and plan that trip for next year!It's true that some areas of New Orleans are struggling to get back to the pre-flood conditions, but as a first-time visitor, you're not likely to have reson to go to those areas. If you center your activities on the French Quarter, Central Business District and Farbourgh Marigny, you'll be fine.Like any urban area, there are people who will take advantage of opportunity to separate you from your valuables. It's up to you to limit those opportunities. Stay in populated areas, don't drink to excess and take a cab if you're in doubt. Put the phone number for United Cab (504.522.9771) in your mobile phone and use it.There's also a large building at the foot of Canal Street where the owners will take advantage of opportunites to separate you from your money. That's Harrah's. The video poker is mediocre at best and the table limits seem high during off-peak times.Nothing wrong with visiting the casino, of course, but don't let it keep you from enjoying the food, music and history of an incredible city.For what its worth, one of the best free music festivals in the United States, French Quarter Fest, takes place in mid-April every year. That is a fantastic time to visit!
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rfonlymama
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Hello all....sorry I've been gone so long (maybe a month) but I'm back to teaching and coaching.
Janette, we go to Harrah's in New Orleans at least once a year. Generally we stay at a place called the Place D'Armes which is right in the heart of the French Quarter. If you want to experience the flavor of NO then I highly recommend it. Right next to Jackson Square, two blocks from Bourbon St and half a block to Cafe D'Monde. Harrah's is about a 10 minute walk away along a very well patroled area...I wasn't ever concerned about walking it alone at 6:30 in the morning. We went this summer for five nights and spent the first night at Harrahs and were comped the most incredible suite I've ever stayed in plus I picked up a quarter royal right off the bat. The bars have quarter and dollar progressives that get hit regularly. DDB is a much better payback than here in Iowa if you look around for the right pay tables.
Let me know if I can help you out with naymore information. We love N'awlins!
Janette, we go to Harrah's in New Orleans at least once a year. Generally we stay at a place called the Place D'Armes which is right in the heart of the French Quarter. If you want to experience the flavor of NO then I highly recommend it. Right next to Jackson Square, two blocks from Bourbon St and half a block to Cafe D'Monde. Harrah's is about a 10 minute walk away along a very well patroled area...I wasn't ever concerned about walking it alone at 6:30 in the morning. We went this summer for five nights and spent the first night at Harrahs and were comped the most incredible suite I've ever stayed in plus I picked up a quarter royal right off the bat. The bars have quarter and dollar progressives that get hit regularly. DDB is a much better payback than here in Iowa if you look around for the right pay tables.
Let me know if I can help you out with naymore information. We love N'awlins!
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EDC1977
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Janette: Some good advice given. Lots to see and do in the French Quarter and great food and music. The VP ain't so great but you may get lucky and find a stray decent paytable. Minimal drinking and common sense will go a long way in making for a good visit to "N'awlins" or any other casino trip for that matter! Enjoy the ambience and good luck!
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rascal
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Janette, I live primarily in Nevada but I have property interests in South Mississippi and Southeast Louisiana, so I am in that area quite a bit.
New Orleans makes for a great cultural and historical visit. It is truly one of the most unique cities in the country. However, part of what makes it unique is the fact that it has tremendous peaks and valleys --- in some areas it is much better than other cities, but in other areas it is much worse. It does have a very serious crime problem, and you are fooling yourself if you think you are safe from crime in the Quarter or the touristy areas. Crime is a problem all over New Orleans although it is much worse in certain lower income areas. You really do have to use your head at all times!! (The joke in New Orleans is that the worst criminals wear badges and drive NOPD cars!!)
In addition to eating and drinking in the Quarter, you might also want to consider a swamp tour if you have the time. One of the best is across Lake Pontchartrain in St Tammany Parish called Honey Island Swamp Tour. Alligators and all that. Many, many other attractions -- use the internet and do a search. I would also advise you that some of the best restaurants for getting a true taste of New Orleans, Creole, and Cajun, are not necessarily the highly expensive famous restaurants in the Quarter and nearby areas. There are many others worth seeking out. This is one of the great restaurant cities of the world, although many wonderful dining places were lost in the hurricane. Do go to Cafe DuMonde for beignets and Community coffee. They now have several locations but the one at the French Market is the original and the best.
As far as the New Orleans casino, frankly, it is not as good as the casinos along the Mississippi Coast, a very short drive to the east of New Orleans. (I-10 east.) They have better parking, more convenience, and better VP. The state gaming tax in Mississippi is 1/2 of what it is in Louisiana, 3% compared to 6%, which makes a nice difference if you have some decent jackpots. Louisiana state gaming tax is among the highest in the nation, and for that reason I rarely gamble at Louisiana casinos.
Both in New Orleans and along the Mississippi Coast there is still a tremendous amount of Hurricane Katrina damage. If you have never seen it, it is very sobering. Although New Orleans has received most of the press, in fact Katrina was also very, very cruel to the Mississippi Coast. I had property on the coast affected by the hurricane, as did thousands of others. If you travel to New Orleans and, hopefully, to the coast, you do need to prepare yourself for the fact that neither area has fully recovered yet from Katrina.
New Orleans makes for a great cultural and historical visit. It is truly one of the most unique cities in the country. However, part of what makes it unique is the fact that it has tremendous peaks and valleys --- in some areas it is much better than other cities, but in other areas it is much worse. It does have a very serious crime problem, and you are fooling yourself if you think you are safe from crime in the Quarter or the touristy areas. Crime is a problem all over New Orleans although it is much worse in certain lower income areas. You really do have to use your head at all times!! (The joke in New Orleans is that the worst criminals wear badges and drive NOPD cars!!)
In addition to eating and drinking in the Quarter, you might also want to consider a swamp tour if you have the time. One of the best is across Lake Pontchartrain in St Tammany Parish called Honey Island Swamp Tour. Alligators and all that. Many, many other attractions -- use the internet and do a search. I would also advise you that some of the best restaurants for getting a true taste of New Orleans, Creole, and Cajun, are not necessarily the highly expensive famous restaurants in the Quarter and nearby areas. There are many others worth seeking out. This is one of the great restaurant cities of the world, although many wonderful dining places were lost in the hurricane. Do go to Cafe DuMonde for beignets and Community coffee. They now have several locations but the one at the French Market is the original and the best.
As far as the New Orleans casino, frankly, it is not as good as the casinos along the Mississippi Coast, a very short drive to the east of New Orleans. (I-10 east.) They have better parking, more convenience, and better VP. The state gaming tax in Mississippi is 1/2 of what it is in Louisiana, 3% compared to 6%, which makes a nice difference if you have some decent jackpots. Louisiana state gaming tax is among the highest in the nation, and for that reason I rarely gamble at Louisiana casinos.
Both in New Orleans and along the Mississippi Coast there is still a tremendous amount of Hurricane Katrina damage. If you have never seen it, it is very sobering. Although New Orleans has received most of the press, in fact Katrina was also very, very cruel to the Mississippi Coast. I had property on the coast affected by the hurricane, as did thousands of others. If you travel to New Orleans and, hopefully, to the coast, you do need to prepare yourself for the fact that neither area has fully recovered yet from Katrina.
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marie meijer
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I am considering a visit to New Orleans next February or March. Any suggestions? Please help!Very interesting posts, rascal, ed, rfonlymama, et al. I just talked to a couple who had recently been to New Orleans. They had a very positive experience at Harrah's and enjoyed sightseeing during the day. They felt it necessary to stay inside the casino at night. There are no other casinos nearby. They raved about Harrah's in Iowa near the Nebraska state line.
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seajay2
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We love Harrah's NO. We stay at the Harrah's hotel and feel very safe. It connects to the casino underground and they have security guards that will walk you to the hotel if you're concerned. Fulton street is closed off and has two very good restaurants, Grand Isle and Gordon Biersch that will take reward credits. You can also take a carriage ride from the hotel through the French Quarter. The casino has several 9-6 JOB and NSUD. VP Free will tell you the locations of each.
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bruin1981@cox.net
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My wife and I love Harrahs and Besh Steak house. Harrahs Hotel is tops in the city if you can get a room. I play VP at Harrahs and do pretty good since Harrahs beats the riverboat casinos in the area. If you stay close the Harrahs and the French Quarter, you'll be okay. We need the visitors and don't believe everything you see on TV.
