Post #784818 by rum on the rideau on Thu, Mar 8, 2018 8:39 AM

All good choices. We were there last Feb. Stayed right in the Beinville House where Lat. 29 is located. Soo much easier getting to room after. Tiki Tolteca is upstairs in the same block as Lat 29. Even I didn't get lost. If the rum tour is for the Old New Orleans Rum, it's a very small operation, but the history and Katrina info is worth it, plus you get the free ride from the French Market. Use a coupon from placemat/map (got ours at the Beinville) to save some money. Call to make sure they come and get you. The only real liquor store, as opposed to take-away beer/whiskey places we saw was Vieux Carre' Wine & Spirits. I'd ask the bartenders. We saw no thrift stores.

For cocktails I would also check out The Black Duck Bar located on the 2nd floor of the Palace Café on Canal St. Great food (goes without saying in N.O.) and it is home to the New Orleans Rum Society.

For music head down to Frenchman St. Lots of art, street musicians and rock and blues bars.

Have fun

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