Have you ever packed up the kids, the suitcases… maybe even the dog… only to head to a place that was a complete disappointment?
Maybe we can save you some time.
The International Drivers Association crafted a list of “America’s Most Hated” vacation spots. The ranking is loosely based on the influx of tourists, exorbitant prices, or simply environmental degradation.
Two southern cities were mentioned in the list.
Coming in at #10 is Bourbon Street in New Orleans. IDA shared, “Critics argue that Bourbon Street, with its spree of commercial bars and rowdy revelers, hardly captures the authentic spirit and liveliness of New Orleans.”
I can’t argue with that logic. It’s more like a location for bachelor/bachelorette parties and rowdy college freshmen.
My favorite alternatives?
Catch a concert at historic Preservation Hall. Savor beignets from Café Du Monde for breakfast, an Orange Freeze from Camellia Grill for lunch, and splurge on the Reveillon at Sylvain for dinner.
Stroll the galleries and thrift shops in the Marigny-Bywater neighborhoods, take a Cajun cooking class… I could go one and on! There’s so much more to NOLA than Bourbon Street.