What BestPlaces Users Say about New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana is a vibrant and unique city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and lively atmosphere. It's a popular tourist destination, but also a place that many people choose to call home. With its charming neighborhoods, delicious food, and lively music scene, it's no wonder that so many people are drawn to this city. However, like any place, there are pros and cons to living in New Orleans. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in this particular place, we will include and summarize user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to John S., a 10-year resident of New Orleans, the city has a "magical energy" that is hard to find anywhere else. He also praises the diverse and friendly community, stating that "everyone here is accepted and welcomed with open arms." However, he also mentions the city's struggles with crime and hurricanes, cautioning potential residents to be aware and take precautions.
On the other hand, Maria G., a 5-year resident, mentions the city's vibrant and unique culture as a major pro. She also loves the food and friendly people, saying, "You'll never run out of new restaurants to try and people to meet." But she also brings up the issue of traffic, stating that it can be "a nightmare during rush hour" and that it's important to plan your commute accordingly.
Another user, Sarah P., who has lived in New Orleans for 3 years, describes the city as a "fantastic mix of old and new." She appreciates the historic architecture and the fact that there's always something new to discover, but she also mentions the high cost of living and the difficulty of finding affordable housing in certain neighborhoods.
Finally, Mark D., who has lived in New Orleans for over 20 years, praises the city's resilience and sense of community, especially in the face of natural disasters. He also mentions the city's vibrant nightlife and music scene as major draws. However, he also warns that the city can be challenging for those with allergies, as there are many pollen-producing trees and plants.
Overall, the user reviews about living in New Orleans on BestPlaces.net paint a picture of a vibrant and unique city with a strong community and lively atmosphere. However, there are also challenges to living in this place, such as crime, hurricanes, traffic, high cost of living, and potential allergies. It's important for potential residents to do their research and weigh the pros and cons before making the decision to call New Orleans home.
based on 87 ReviewsGet to know New Orleans with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited New Orleans
Climate isn't just weather - 7/25/2008
Keep in mind that New Orleans' subtropical climate doesn't just mean it's ridiculously hot (which it is), but also that bugs, especially mosquitos and roaches, love it here. It also means that plants tend to be green for a much larger part of the year, so there's a plus side
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New Orleans, could become a great place - 7/12/2008
I grew up in New Orleans, and visit very often, its difficult to understand how leaders in that city are able to snowball its citizens so easily, I mean really do nothing leaders. New Orleans could become an awsome place, if industry, and I mean real industry, would come back to the city, and I really mean, Eastern New
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New Orleans: A Colorful City - 7/6/2008
Affectionately called 'NOLA' by locals and natives alike, the City of New Orleans offers the casual visitor, habitual tourist and passionate local much to experience on a daily basis. While there are many setbacks in and around town due to the rebuilding post-Katrina, the energy is more optimistic than ever before. While the people in and around town are just as resilient and colorful, they are slightly more pre-occupied with their own rebuilding needs than with those of tourists and neighbors alike just now, so don't expect quintessential customer service or niceties on the street as was once the case. That being said, the majority of folks here are wildly passionate about this patch of soggy earth, and few of them can fathom life off what is essentially an island, so you'll experience some very friendly folks. The city has many cultural attributes to offer from The N.O. Jazz and Heritage Festival in Spring to the two plus week Carnival(Mardi Gras) celebrations. The nightly offerings
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New Orleans rules - 6/24/2008
The city is slowly but surely coming back, with little thanks to our government and a lot of thanks to volunteers who have come to help. But pre-Katrina and post-Katrina, New Orleans is The Place to enjoy music, food, dance, theater, and
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A very different place - 6/19/2008
Beautiful in archetecture and history even prior to the hurricane, this place has a very inflated cost of living. Touted as a tourist destination it does not live up to most other similar destinations because there is not a diverse economy. They primarily count on tourist dollars and forgot to invest in the infrastructure and educational system in a way that would preserve it's
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I Love New Orleans - 3/24/2008
We have our problems with high insurance rates, crime and the whole rebuilding process but I Love it here. The food, people and weather are great. I moved here from Orlando after the storm and don't regret it at
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Stop bashing the Big Easy - 1/25/2008
Everywhere has problems, so there's nothing to be gained by harping on them. New Orleans is the only place of any interest in the South culturally. And really, is NOLA the only American city with a jerk for mayor? HAHAHA, not by along shot. What some people don't understand is that racism is part of the federal government's response to Katrina. Don't blame the natives for that, blame the incompetent and corrupt Bush administration. I say that as a white northerner.
And to all you insist in bashing it, ask yourself why you visited in the first place. Is it because in a country with damn few special/different towns or cities, New Orleans still has something special you can't find at home? Laissez les bons tomps
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Love the Big Easy - 1/25/2008
As a white ex-NYer I have to say that alot of the criticism of NOLA strikes me as racism. Yes there are problems, like where doesn't have them. Yes the cleanup has been ridiculously slow and inept. Well the mayor is a first class jerk, and the Republicans in DC don't give a damn about anyone but rich white people, so blame the Texas idiot and his corrupt crew. All you white suburbanites don't like it because it's messy. That doesn't stop Midwesterners and other Southerners from treating Bourbon Street like their own private frat house.
New Orleans is a special place in a country with damn few special places left. The friendliness, the live and let live attitude, it's the best place in the entire
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Not proud to call it home - 1/4/2008
I am a New Orleans native. Before the storm, New Orleans was not one of the best places to live in my opinion. After the storm , the city has gotten worse. Lack of good paying jobs, and crime are the reasons. If I had the money to move to another state, I would have been gone. But I have family here. I am still thinking about moving out of New Orleans, because there is a lot of ignorance
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Quality of life - 1/4/2008
I am a New Orleans native. I think this city has gotten worst since Katrina. Crime is one reason. Too many people dependent on the
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