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new orleans: culture trip or drunken circus? 🎷🍹
I went to New Orleans dreaming of jazz echoing through cobblestone streets, the smell of gumbo in the air, and locals dancing to brass bands under the sunset. But Bourbon Street at night felt more like Las Vegas with a hangover. Tourists stumbled from bar to bar with plastic cups, yelling “Mardi Gras!” in October. Street performers fought for tips, and the jazz was drowned out by EDM blasting from neon-lit clubs. I watched a man dressed as a clown take selfies in front of a 200-year-old church — and people cheered. Locals told me, “We love visitors, but they don’t love the real New Orleans. They just love the party.” And they’re right. Somewhere between the hurricanes (the drink) and the hurricanes (the storms), the city’s soul got commercialized. Is this still cultural celebration — or cultural exhaustion? #Travel #NewOrleans
New Orleans, Louisiana • 2025-10-09
Rob Star
That place is a sinful, crime ridden shit hole
10-09
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Thomas Bailey
Maybe you should have gone to places other than Burbon Street. The endless party is what Burbon Street is known for and people come and have the time of their lives!!! The cultural experience is still there and not very hard to find. There are many festivals and other events that demonstrates the flavor rich cultures of the city. Quit looking for a reason to complain and learn how to enjoy!!!!
10-09
New Orleans, LA
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alien views
new Orleans is a shit hole
10-09
Ponchatoula, LA
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Kanderson
We are here now for our honeymoon and yes we spent a single short lived night on bourbon st just to say we went the rest of our trip has been indulging in history, culture, local cuisine and meetings some of the amazing locals. It is really what you make it. This city has so much amazing culture and is truly alive and you don’t have to go to bourbon street to see and feel that.
10-09
New Orleans, LA
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spider61
It is what you make it ,,, are you interested in history or getting drunk ?
10-09
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Christine Dick
drunken circus 🎪
10-09
Slidell, LA
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George Robinson
New Orleans is a city in Louisiana it is not Louisiana. When you visit you have to go outside the city for real culture. New Orleans does have its own flavor but there's much more to Louisiana the state. Better food, better music, better people and a more satisfying visit.
10-11
Geismar, LA
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bydabayou
SoundS like this was written by one of the drunk tourists that think Bourbon St. represents NOLA.
10-09
Baton Rouge, LA
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Hal Ross
Both Make New Orleans Legendary!!
That's The Bourbon Street Recipe!
10-12
Covington, LA
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Addison 55
All of Louisiana is a drunken paradise.Why single out New Orleans 🤔
10-12
Zachary, LA
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