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1501 Girod Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
504-587-3808
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NBA Basketball Arena Review
- New Orleans Arena
 One of the great places in America to enjoy some old-fashioned
Southern hospitality is in the city of New Orleans. Not only are
they known for their gumbo and soul food, but they also have some
pretty good sports teams, as well. The New Orleans Hornets are one
of those teams that is fully embraced by the city, as is evident
every time you step into the New Orleans Arena. Not only do they
have one of the most exciting point guards in the league, Chris
Paul, they also have a great nucleus of players that should be
making noise in the very near future. Experiencing a Hornets game
being surrounded by 18,500 screaming fans is a feeling you can only
appreciate in New Orleans.
When you are making your plans to
travel to the New Orleans Arena, keep in mind that it is located
directly across the street from the Louisiana Superdome. This
provides four parking garages and two vacant lots for you to park
your car when taking in a Hornets game. The arena can easily be
reached by taking any of the Superdome exits off of I-10 and
following the signs to the New Orleans Arena. The building's
location on Girot St. also makes it easy to access from a public
transportation standpoint, as there is ample buses and rail lines
traveling throughout downtown New Orleans. If you decide to visit
the French Quarter before the game, you can simply walk a few blocks
to the west, and you will arrive at the arena.
The variety of
available concession stands at New Orleans Arena makes it very easy
to find the type of cuisine that you are looking for. From American
to Mexican food, there are many different ethnic meals that are
available on the four different levels of the building. With a
VooDoo Barbecue on hand as well, there are some great opportunities
to add true New Orleans flavor to your meal.
Some great food
and libations can also be found outside the arena in the nearby
areas. One place that you will definitely want to visit is Crescent
City Brewhouse. This brewpub not only contains a wide variety of
your favorite tasting beers, but they also indulge you by including
a full menu of traditional American fare that is sure to satisfy
your appetite. The menu is wide-ranging in its scope, but it does a
nice job of keeping the local New Orleans flavor as well. You might
also find Muriel's on Chartres St. to be a restaurant that allows
you to enjoy down South cooking at its finest. Located in the heart
of Jackson Square, Muriel's offers some terrific gumbo platters that
will give you a true feel for what New Orleans dining is all about.
After your big meal and one of the most intriguing basketball
experiences that you will have, you will want to experience the
nightlife that only a town like New Orleans can provide. Krazy
Korner on Bourbon St. is one nightclub that can't be missed.
Frequented by locals and tourists alike, this is a great place to
socialize and dance the night away. With live bands and a general
laid back feeling, Krazy Korner can fulfill any experience that you
desire for your post-game entertainment. If you are looking for more
of the sports bar atmosphere, check out Daisy Dukes within the
French Quarter of the city. With multiple big screens for your
sports viewing pleasure, you can catch up on all the nightly action
while still enjoying yourself with some of the friendliest locals
that you can find.
Of course, no trip to New Orleans would be
complete without a trip to Bourbon St. The home of Mardi Gras is one
of the great attractions that the city of New Orleans offers, and
the fun and excitement that can be found on a daily basis provides
you with hours of awe-inspiring entertainment. From shopping to
restaurants and everything in between, Bourbon St. is a really
special place to visit. You will also want to participate in one of
the famed ghost tours that New Orleans is so famous for. French
Quarter Phantoms provides you with real, genuine, and documented
stories for your listening pleasure. There are many different ghost
tours to choose from, and they all will shock and amaze you with the
tales that they tell.
The New Orleans Hornets continue to
build their roster to get their team to the top of the NBA's Western
Conference. New Orleans Arena provides you with all of the action
and excitement that you can handle while you join other Hornets fans
in cheering on the hometown team. Experience the history and allure
that is not only provided by the Hornets, but also by the city of
New Orleans itself. It will be a truly memorable occasion that you
will never want to forget.
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City of New
Orleans Local Information |
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Top Tourist Attractions:
French Quarter, Bourbon Street
Take a ride on the St. Charles street car
Lafayette Cemetery
Local Foods:
Cajun
influenced Cuisine (Jambalaya, Gumbo, Crawfish Etouffee)
Boiled crawfish
Popular
Bar Districts:
French Quarter
Bourbon Street (Tropical Isle, BBC, Razzos, Pat O's)
Off Bourbon (The Gold Mine, The Alibi, Ryans, Carrousel Bar @
Hotel
Monteleon )
MARIGNY (Mimi's, DBA, Blu Nile, Applebarrel)
CBD (Whiskey Blue, Gordon Biersch )
Warehouse District (Lucy's, Vic's, Republic )
Uptown
University Area
Maple Street (Bruno's Tavern, Rocco's Tavern, Raven)
Other's (Snake N Jake's, The Boot, Cooter Brown's)
Garden District (Balcony Bar, Bulldog, Rendez Vous Tavern)
Where To
Stay:
Downtown New Orleans is home to parks, unique shops, arts, fine dining
and much more. You’ll want to choose a hotel that allows you to
experience as much of New Orleans as you can. I suggest staying at
Park Plaza or the Warwick Hotel. The Roosevelt is a really nice upscale
hotel with special pricing in the fall.
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Fan
Resources:
Pocket Map of New Orleans
Arena Policy
Arena Parking Map
Local Sports Media:
The Times-Picayune
870AM WWL
Best Restaurants:
French Quarter
Galitoires (fine traditional New Orleans/Creole cuisine)
ACME Oyster House (Seafood – moderate price)
Muriels (traditional New Orleans cuisine)
Central Grocery (try their Muffalata)
Cafe Du Monde (gotta get a coffee there when in town)
Uptown
Commander's Palace (best restaurant in the city $$)
Lilette (fine dining – contemporary New Orleans)
Dick & Jenny's (New Orleans/Creole, seafood – moderate price)
Frankie and Johnies (Seafood – reasonable)
Warehouse District
Mother's (Soul Food – moderate price)
August, Luke, Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar
Getting to the Arena:
The
New Orleans Arena is located right downtown, and there's plenty of event
parking near the arena. If you're adventurous, you might try staying
parked at your hotel as the city of New Orleans is very walkable. The
French Quarter and CBD are within walking distance to the Arena, but if
your hotel is near the airport, I might suggest getting a cab or taking
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