Where is very close to Jack in the Box from the Orleans in Las Vegas?

admin — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:48:15 +0000

Oleans is on Tropicana. Go to Jack and the Box web page and do a store locator and see what is closest to the hotel. There’s fast food stuff out on Trop just do not pay attention to what ones.

I just booked a room at The Orleans hotel in las vegas yesterday. A lot of reviewers say that a shuttle?

admin — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:48:13 +0000

(continued): takes you to the strip for free, but does it take you back to The Orleans from the strip?

Yes, it picks up and drops off on the side of bill’s gambling hall (across from ballys) You need to show the driver your room key .. but its free… just don’t forget to tip him!

heres a map and the times of the shuttle

http://lasvegasadvisor.com/referenceguide-transportationdetail.cfm?transportid=43&map=shuttlemap.cfm?showmap=Coastcasinos.jpg

have fun!!!

Las Vegas or New Orleans for a vacation?

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:55:45 +0000

I would like to go on a vacation, but do not want to spend a lot of money, want to be able to walk around town, and would like to feel somewhat comfortable. I’m up in the air about Las Vegas or New Orleans. Which one would you pick and why?

I haven’t been to Las Vegas in decades, so can’t really compare.

However, here are some things to do in New Orleans:

Mardi Gras and the Jazz Festival are world famous events, but New Orleans hosts many festivals and celebrations throughout the year: www.nola.com/festivals

The Saint Charles Streetcar is the oldest continuously operating street railway in the world and is a "tourist attraction" in its own right. It is part of the public transit system, as are the Canal Street and Riverfront streetcar lines: www.norta.com

There is always music, but the bands change: Go to www.bestofneworleans.com and click on Music then Listings or to www.offbeat.com and click on Listings, then Music.

Note that music clubs often advertise "No Cover", meaning there is no charge for entering. However, clubs with "No Cover" often require that customers buy a beverage each for every "set " of music (which can be every 20 minutes) so KNOW THE PRICE before you sit down. Clubs do that because some people will sit in the club all evening drinking nothing (clubs only make money from the drinks they sell – not from the music). It is also a good idea to pay for each round of drinks (in clubs on Bourbon Street) as it is delivered so there can’t be any confusion at the end of the evening.

An incomplete guide to bars & clubs: www.neworleanscheapdrinks.com

About certain alcoholic beverages: Realize that some famous drinks are VERY potent compared with regular cocktails that have only 1 to 1 ½ ounces of alcohol. For example, a Hurricane is basically 3 or 4 ounces of rum in something like red Kool-Aid, and a Hand Grenade has at least 4 ½ ounces of Everclear + rum + vodka mixed with melon liquor. They don’t necessarily taste like an alcoholic beverage and it is easy to over-indulge.

Wander around the French Quarter, enjoy the architecture, watch the street entertainers (do tip), and visit some of the historic buildings that have been turned into museums (go to www.frenchquarter.com and click on Historic Attractions).

Assuming the weather is good, you can collect a sandwich lunch and eat in the riverfront park (watch the shipping) or in Jackson Square (a very nice park).

The Riverwalk shopping center has an air-conditioned food court with dining overlooking the river (www.riverwalkmarketplace.com). The Canal Place shopping center is in the French Quarter and has a cinema and higher-end shopping (Saks 5th Avenue, Brooks Brothers, etc.). Magazine Street is a miles-long shopping district: www.magazinestreet.com

Louisiana is the only US state that offers tax-free shopping for international visitors: http://www.louisianataxfree.com/

The lobby for the Westin Canal Place Hotel is on the 11th floor and overlooks the French Quarter. It is a great place for an afternoon drink/snack:(www.westin.com).

Cafe du Monde is in the French Quarter and you shouldn’t miss having cafe au lait & beignets (www.cafedumonde.com). Another great coffee shop is the Croissant d’Or (at 615 Ursulines Street), which is open from 7:00am to 2:00pm and has food in addition to pastry.

The Palm Court restaurant is very nice, has moderate prices, and offers traditional live jazz starting at 8:00pm: 1204 Decatur Street, tel 504-525-0200 (reservations are important and they are not open every day). The Palm Court is closed from about July 25th to about September 25th each year.

Maximo’s Italian Grill has great food and atmosphere: 1117 Decatur Street in the French Quarter, (504) 586-8883.

All of the famous restaurants (Antoine’s, Arnaud’s, Brennan’s, Commander’s Palace, etc.) have reopened. The Pelican Club (on Exchange Alley in the FQ) is not as well known but is the same type experience. Reservations are a good idea, and probably essential on weekends. Tujaques Restaurant (823 Decatur Street) is very traditional and has moderate prices: www.tujaguesrestaurant.com

Cafe Degas is a very French restaurant near City Park at 3127 Esplanade – which is not within walking distance of downtown (5 to 10 minutes by taxi). They are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays (504-945-5635).

The Napoleon House restaurant is at 500 Chartres Street in the FQ, and has a menu of great local dishes: www.napoleonhouse.com

Preservation Hall has traditional live Jazz, and doesn’t serve alcohol so all ages are welcome: www.preservationhall.com

New Orleans has ballet, opera, a symphony orchestra, and theatre:

www.nobadance.com
www.neworleansopera.org
www.lpomusic.com
www.lepetittheatre.com

There is a free ferry across the Mississippi at the "foot" of Canal Street. It is a short trip but like a harbor cruise w/o a guide: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/canal_street_ferry

The Aquarium, Audubon Zoo, and the new Insectarium are world-class attractions (www.auduboninstitute.org) and you should see them if you can. The Zoo is several miles from downtown. You can drive to the Zoo (which has free parking) or take public transit from the French Quarter.

The Louisiana State Museum is in the French Quarter: http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/ New Orleans is also home to a number of other museums, such as the National World War II Museum (www.ddaymuseum.org) and the New Orleans Museum of Art (www.noma.org). Both can be reached by public transit: The WWII museum is in the central business district but a long walk from the French Quarter. NOMA is not within walking distance of downtown but has free parking. Go to www.neworleansmuseums.com for info on more museums.

Harrah’s Casino is in the Central Business District: www.harrahs.com (age 21 required for entry)

New Orleans City Park has a variety of attractions, including golf and an amusement park with rides and attractions for children + free parking. City Park also presents "Celebration in the Oaks" from late November to early January: (www.neworleanscitypark.com).

Check www.frenchquarter.com and http://www.nola.com/visitor/ for ideas about other things to do.

Hope you have a great time, wherever you go!

what are the differences between living in new Orleans and las Vegas?

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:46:49 +0000

thank you for your answers it helped me make up my mind I’m moving back to new Orleans thank you

SO MANY DIFFERENCES
here are some sites that you can read and it will give you more answers than i can list.

http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/history/people.html

http://www.kunstler.com/excerpt_lasvegas.htm

Tower of Power (1) “You’re Still A Young Man” Dedication to Tim and Mona Lorenzen Orleans Las Vegas

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:52:21 +0000

Tim Lorenzen, stationed in Iraq, had contacted Tower of Power to see if they would do a special dedication of “You’re Still A Young Man” for his wife who was attending a show at the Orleans in Las Vegas on March 7, 2009. At the last minute, Tim was able to get a leave, and surprised his wife by coming out from backstage as the dedication began. This was a very emotional reunion for the couple, who had not seen each other since last April.
Video courtesy of the Orleans Casino, and Tower of Power.

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confirm reservations under Richard Bazner at the Orleans , Las Vegas 8-15 to 8-17-2007?

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:41:30 +0000

This is a three day seminar for the National Assoc. of Postal Supervisors being held at the Orleans Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nv.

If I were you, I’d delete this question as quickly as possible. You’re posting very personal information on a public forum, and that could be used by some less-than-honorable person.

Just think, someone can now call the hotel, give them your name, change the information and ’steal’ your reservation. Or, call up, pretend to be you, and get your personal information!

Contact the hotel directly to confirm your reservation.

Air Supply Concert @ the orleans, Las Vegas (May 23, 2008)

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:37:49 +0000

Without you

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