Reply #17: not that fancy

[xanadu1979]

The Intercontinental is nice, but it's not super fancy. You won't look out of place at all in casual attire. New Orleans is a touristy place so it's not uncommon to see t-shirts and shorts in even our most upper-class restaurants (of which we have many).

My only recommendation is to be prepared to experience some of the most oppressive heat you have ever felt. It literally feels like walking around in a sauna some days. I know it's cliche but it's 100% true, it's not the heat, it's the humidity.

Everybody who visits New Orleans absolutely must go to Cafe Du Monde and get coffee and beignets. It's so amazing to sit there at the foot of the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral and watch the people go by.

The French Quarter has lots to offer. Just walk around and you'll see some of the most beautiful architecture in the country. The history here is so rich, it's really unlike any city in the U.S.