8. Drinkin' A Beer By The Mississippi River
New Orleans is a great city. I've seen a good portion of the United States of America - largely for pro wrestling events - and let's just say that Nola ranks up there with Miami (and far, far away from St. Louis and Boston). The people are friendly, the weather is nice, and the French Quarter is filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. New Orleans has a reputation as a party town, and it's well-deserved all year round - not just during Mardi Gras. Musicians play in the streets and open-container laws are nonexistent, contributing to "The Big Easy's" laid-back atmosphere. I'm not a big drinker (let's go with "medium"), but it was nice to just grab a Miller Lite, sit on a bench, and watch the Mississippi River flow by. I love my hometown of New York, but it's hard to imagine having that much fun out and about in Manhattan or (ugh) Brooklyn.