Depends how much the interstate is going their now...I was there 12 years ago. Lakeview is nice, more high end and safer....parts of Meterie is ok in most spots...I - 10 is a pain or was....Kenner is pretty cool...that's where the airport is at. Pends on your budget and where want to be at. Only, don't get off Bourbon St, no kidding, you might get robbed at gun point. Doesn't know matter if you know how to handle yourself. Stay on Canal, Poydres (a block down but the business district), or Bourbon when you're down there. Lots of crime in that city. Go up St Charles St where Payton Manning's family own a home and live...2 streets over, you're in the worst streets in the area and you'll know it if you go there. If you go to St Bernard Parish through some inter-city streets can get you robbed. 9th ward ain't no joke...the west bank has some terrible spots too. You'll know when you see people on the street just hanging out and billboards with murders on them. Food is money, Sheriton Hotel used to have a restaurant on the 2nd floor...really affordable and just great. Go to Emerals restaurants when you can. Delmonicos is the best, get on their site....I think that that they have like 4 or 5 in the area....NOLA is great too. Just some tips