Visiting New Orleans

Welcome to New Orleans!

Thank you for making it to the Problem of Piracy III in New Orleans. Here’s just a few things you should know about the city to make the most out of your stay.

Getting to the Hotel:

A cab or ride share from Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) should cost about $36. Cabs line up downstairs to the left of baggage claim, near the conveniently located airport liquor store.

You’ll inform your driver that the Hotel Tonnelle (formerly the Indigo Hotel – Garden District) is at 2203 St. Charles Ave.

Getting to the Venue:

Tulane’s Uptown New Orleans campus is about a 15-minute streetcar ride from the Hotel Tonnelle, heading west (to your right as you exit the hotel) along St. Charles Ave. There is a payment app available (LePass), but you may also ride for $1.25 exact change, so pack a few singles and quarters. Cars pass about every 15 minutes, taking their leisurely time. You’ll be on Jackson & St. Charles. See the route map here.

Once you get off the streetcar in front of Tulane’s Gibson Hall (directly opposite Audubon Park’s main entrance), you’ll walk around the large limestone piles north across campus amid construction of a new science temple, then through a Brutalist breezeway and across Freret St., with a pedestrian signal. Devlin Fieldhouse (our Basketball temple!) will be directly in front of you, so walk to the left ( W ) in front of Devlin along Freret St. to Jones Hall. From the streetcar to our venue it’s about a 5 min. walk.

Most meetings will be in 100 Jones Hall, at the end of the long hallway on your left, in a conference room decorated with lovely Maya stelae rubbings. There will be coffee and pastries in the hall along with a registration table. We’ll also have lunch brought in, so please indicate if you have any dietary restrictions.

Optional Conference Events:

Wednesday, June 14 – Drinks from 6pm at Hot Tin Bar in the Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans

From 6pm – 8pm there’s a meet-up at Hot Tin, the rooftop bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel which is one block away from the conference hotel. There’ll be drinks and a great view of the city, the you’re on your own for dinner.

https://hottinbar.com/

Thursday June 15 – Dinner, Drinks & Music from 6pm at Bacchanal Wine & Spirits, 600 Poland Ave, New Orleans

Thursday evening we’ve arranged an informal meet-up at the restaurant/bar/music venue, Bacchanal, in the Bywater suburb of New Orleans — that’s downriver from the French Quarter, so best to take an Uber or Lyft to get there. It’s a super casual place with great food, wine, beer, and craft cocktails and feels like you’re going to someone’s backyard for a party. You can come at any time and order food as you go. There’ll be live music in the courtyard from 6pm-9pm.

http://www.bacchanalwine.com/#about-marquee

Further advice and tips:

First, June in New Orleans is HOT & HUMID! Temperatures are typically in the low to mid 90°F (32°C) range, but the humidity makes it feel much hotter. The best clothing is loose fitting and light, however, most restaurants, museums, and the conference rooms at Tulane University are air conditioned, so you might need to bring a light jacket so that you’re not cold indoors.

The only public transportation in the city is the streetcar which runs along St. Charles Avenue, right outside your hotel. This will take you to Tulane for the conference and to the edge of the French Quarter. For other places you want to go, including Bacchanal, our meet-up restaurant on Thursday night, Uber or Lyft is best.

There’s lots to do in the city, which thrives on food and music. Below are links to a list of some of the best restaurants in town (reservations are often a good idea), a calendar of live music and events, and tours and attractions.

Emergency contacts:

If you have an emergency and need the police, ambulance, or firemen dial 911 from a local phone.