What to do in New Orleans?

[Joshua Dorkin]

I'm planning a trip to New Orleans and was wondering if anyone had suggestions what to do while I'm there. Any great tours to take? Favorite restaurants? Bakeries? Best places for some jazz? Any cool local stuff to do that most tourists wish they knew about? Any feedback would be awesome.

[Richard Tuley]

Long time listener, first time caller.

I love your show.  I'm from Atlanta but I have friend's and family there and have been there at least a dozen times.

My vote is for   http://www.lafittesblacksmithshop.com/AboutUs.html

arguably the oldest bar in america, and a great piano bar at night!

I also like  http://www.mardigrasworld.com/tours/about-us/

its where they store all the floats from mardi gras parades, very unique.

http://menaspalace.com/

a great local restaurant that's not expensive.