Heading to New Orleans? Here’s a quick guide to the city
DeMarcus Cousins and the men’s basketball team get the crowd excited in the over time of UK’s win 75-74 over Mississippi State Bridgestone Arena in the SEC Finals on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Photo by Britney McIntosh
March 15, 2010
New Orleans
Distance from Lexington: 748 miles, 12 hour drive.
Stadium: New Orleans Arena, Home of NBA’s New Orleans Hornets
Capacity: 17,000
Where to go:
- Bourbon Street: Need to say more?
- Magazine Street: For all your shopping needs.
- French Quarter: The trifecta of NOLA. Food, shops and music.
- Harrah’s Casino
Where to stay:
- Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter: 821 Gravier Street
- Courtyard By Marriott – St. Charles Ave: 124 St. Charles Avenue
- Sheraton New Orleans Hotel: 500 Canal Street
- Quality Inn & Suites Downtown: 210 O’keefe Avenue
