It depends how much you plan to walk around outside. If you're in the Quarter, it's actually designed to give you some shade, at least. Uptown/Garden District is pretty shady. But yeah, like Hil said, it'll be hot.
'Dear Diary, Today I was pompous and my sister was crazy.' 'Today, we were kidnapped by hill folk never to be seen again. It was the best day ever.'
Jayne ,'Safe'
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Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
Dana - Jun 09, 2017 4:19:49 am PDT #12107 of 12685
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
flea - Jun 09, 2017 9:29:22 am PDT #12108 of 12685
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The other thing about New Orleans in summer is the occasional unpredictable hour-long torrential downpour. I was there in June for a conference and spent an hour waiting for it to stop raining enough so I could go to my next destination (I had an umbrella, but this was the sort of rain where that's almost no use.)
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 09, 2017 10:47:39 am PDT #12109 of 12685
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I went to New Orleans in the summer once for a cousin's wedding. I would not recommend it, particularly if you're going to be pushing a 200 lb. man in a wheelchair over French Quarter sidewalks. That Jazz Festival in the spring is much more my speed.
smonster - Jun 09, 2017 10:59:37 am PDT #12110 of 12685
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
These things are all true. Other things to consider - you can easily spend a day or more in the WWII museum, if that's your thing. Umbrella is a must for shade or sun. Don't recommend touring St. Louis #1 cemetery in the summer - it's rumored to be the hottest place in the city and having worked there in summer I believe it. There will be fewer tourists; there's still generally a festival or two every weekend.
It's a whole 'nother level of hot and humid down here, and I'm a longtime Southerner. But if you do visit, there's me and Nora and maybe even Tom to hang out with!
Dana - Jun 09, 2017 12:01:46 pm PDT #12111 of 12685
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
The Aquarium's another good air-conditioned place.
aurelia - Jun 10, 2017 1:30:43 pm PDT #12112 of 12685
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I'm also looking at Denver possibilities. Or I may do a stay-cation and save up for an international trip later.
Considering what has happened to Big Sur since I vacationed there, NO may not want me.
flea - Jun 16, 2017 2:03:58 am PDT #12113 of 12685
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DC-istas, I am in town June 20-28 for my annual workshop, which has moved to June. Free all day Sunday June 25 - I have still not been to the Renwick or the Building Museum, so those are top of my list.
Sparky1 - Jun 19, 2017 6:13:53 am PDT #12114 of 12685
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flea! We are out of town right now but will be back in time to meet you at the Building Museum on Sunday - profile addy is good.
Pix - Jun 19, 2017 8:13:46 am PDT #12115 of 12685
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
For the record, Kat is exactly as awesome to travel with as you might expect.
Pix - Jun 19, 2017 12:07:44 pm PDT #12116 of 12685
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Unrelated to previous post, ND and I will be in New England at the end of July and early August. We are staying in Boston the last few days of the trip since he's never explored that city, and we'd love to meet up with any New Englanders willing and able to make the trek. I have a family thing August 6, but we have no real plans (aside from doing all the touristy things) Aug 7 or 8 if anyone wants to have dinner. I'll definitely make him do a duck tour and Quincy Market — maybe the museum of science? What else? Freedom Trail?