New Orleans the French district of the Southern US famous for Mardi Gras.For over 50 years, The Stud has been a prominent part of San Francisco’s LGBTQ scene - hosting one-of-a-kind parties, serving up delicious cocktails, and presenting some of the best drag and burlesque shows in California. New Orleans is a city famous for the Creole cuisine, distinct jazz music and the annual celebrations and festivals. The most famous is the annual Mardi Gras. The heart of the city is the French Quarter with the distinct French and Spanish Creole architecture and vibrant nightlife along Bourbon Street.įounded in 1718 by French colonists it was once considered the territorial capital of French Louisiana. Mardi Gras is the first thing that comes to mind when most people think about New Orleans. But this city is a fun place to visit all year round with a liberal open-minded diverse community and bars open 24-hours a day. Most of the venues are clustered in a small area in the French Quarter around St. New Orleans is a popular weekend destination drawing large crowds and particularly for Southern Decadence which is an all gay mostly male version of Mardi Gras.Īnn and Bourbon Street which is centre of New Orleans gay life. New Orleans public transport was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has managed to restore the streetcars service but not all yet. Some routes have been replaced by bus services.
If you are staying in central location of the city close to French quarter then walking or riding a street car is best way to get around. The main airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport located in the suburb of Kenner. The Airport-Downtown Express (E2) Bus operated by JET is the cheapest transport to downtown which takes approximately fifty minutes.Īirport shuttle service is available from the airport to hotels and various other locations in the New Orleans. These fares include three bags per person. Additional baggage may be subject to additional fees. You can purchase tickets at airport Shuttle ticket booths. Taxi rides cost $40.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) or French Quarter for up to the first two passengers.
For more than two passengers the fare will be $15.00 per passenger. New Orleans has a small number of gay owned and operated bed and breakfast and small boutique hotels as well as number of very gay friendly places to stay. It is a city that has many conventions and corporate events so it is always wise to book your accommodation in advance to guarantee availability and choice. As the city is a popular weekend destination you should reserve in advance. It is recommended you stay in the French Quarter close to all the nightlife. New Orleans has many visitor attractions. The French Quarter (known locally as "the Quarter" or Vieux Carré) is surrounded by the Mississippi River, Rampart Street, Canal Street, and Esplanade Avenue. Notable tourist attractions in the area include Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral and the French Market.Ĭlose to the French quarter is the Tremé community which contains the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and the New Orleans African American Museum. The Natchez is an authentic steamboat with a calliope that cruises the length of the city twice daily and popular so needed to be booked in advance.