New Orleans, LA: 20 - 24 January 2020
Great street show We finally got down to the "Big Easy" after several years of talking about it. I had been there a few times with my time in the military and told Jennifer that we would get down there so she could check it off her list too. We picked this time of year thinking it would be temperate and prior to Mardi Gras by enough time to see some of the buildup but avoid the Mardi Gras prices. This destination is not really one for a family getaway as there is no beach and of course the city itself has a bit of a dark reputation. We wanted to stay within walking distance of the French Quarter and we found a really cool hotel in the Warehouse District called Old No. 77 It is a Boutique Hotel transformed from a warehouse. Very nice and reasonable rates through Expedia. I'm sure the prices vary greatly depending on the time of year. We drove to Nashville on 18 Jan and stayed near the Opryland Hotel. We had always wanted to stroll through it and it was worth