Be ready to check out the... by hackenbush
Be ready to check out the history and restaurants. The city has an extensive collection of both.A great time can be had sitting on a balcony with a drink or meal and just watching the parade of people and/or street performers.There are galleries and antique shops on Royal St that are out of this world ('Where would we have room for that $265K chandelier?') and many that feature local artists which are difficult to see away from N.O.There are many small passageways between building that lead to beautiful courtyards which are not visible from the front of the building.If you have a chance take a glimpse at some of the scenes that aren't visible from the street.The French Qtr is the heart of the city. Count on spending most of your time there but there is a lot more. Probably the one 'must do' would be the Hurricane at Pat O Brien's on St Peter St. It'll sooth your thirst during the day and your head during the evening. Their courtyard can get crowded at night , but if it does, scoot around to their bar facing Bourbon St .....