Finish Line Performance Karting…read more I'll say this upfront I'm not the guy flooding Yelp with complaints. If I review it, it made the list. Good, bad, or somewhere in the middle... it stood out. And this place? It stood out for the right reasons. Yeah, I saw the one-star crowd nitpicking like they're judging a five-star steakhouse instead of a go-kart track. That ain't me. I'm here for the experience and this place delivers. Fast karts, helmets on, adrenaline up. They clock your speed, you feel the turns, and for a minute you're not thinking about bills, work, or anything else just racing. We were celebrating a bit (responsibly-ish), a little loose, a lot competitive... and I'm telling you, it turned into one of those memories you don't forget. Now, if I had to throw in one real critique give the military a serious discount. Not a weak 10%. I'm talking 25-50%. Those folks are sacrificing, living on tight budgets, away from home. Let them come blow off steam without breaking the bank. That part matters. Everything else? Solid. Staff, setup, the whole vibe it works. If you're counting pennies and looking for problems, skip it. You won't enjoy it anyway. But if you've got a little cash, the right mindset, and you're chasing a good time over a cheap time this is absolutely worth it. Bottom line: it's not about the money... it's about the memory. And this one earns its spot.

We had an amazing time and it had clean facilities. I would totally recommend!!! Yelp makes you say…read moremore than you want to.

Stopped in here with my 7 year old nephew. We really enjoyed the arcade. The rides outside were…read moremostly for bigger kids so he didn't ride anything but it was such a lively atmosphere that I know he will want to go back when he gets older. The games in the arcade take more tokens than your typical Dave and busters so just beware

Most of the rides were not in operation at the time of my visit and it the middle of the summer!…read more And the amusement park is entirely too pricey for what you get. Def wouldn't make this a choice on the list unless you really have nothing else to do.

This is my fourth year running the Jazz. Among the many Half's if ran this is one of my favorites…read more It starts and ends at Lafayette Square. Jazz music at the square with great food and beer at the end. The race benefits the children's hospital and this year they had an overwhelming response to both races the half and the 5K.

This race was featured in a running magazines and when my boyfriend and I saw that the race which…read moresupported a great charity landed on Halloween we thought that it was two good reasons to go to NOLA. First, this race is small and made up of mostly locals from what we could tell. We thought it would be bigger but oddly this did not appear to be a popular destination run. Second, the course is awesome. I'm not sure how it could be better as it takes you from the heart of downtown near the grand courthouses, through the gorgeous homes of the jaws dropping Garden District, in and through Audubon Park. There was at least one, maybe two, points where you are making a uturn so you see all the people ahead of you but that would be the only negative. Third, there was definitely less music along the course than I was expecting which is why I took off stars. I was really hoping for at least 5-6 jazz bands - hello "Jazz" is the race's namesake - but there wasn't so that was a little disappointing. There were 2 bands that I remember and a heavenly gospel choir singing on the steps of a church. That's all. Oh, and a radio was playing on one stop. One would think they could have gotten some high school bands to play or something but alas, there was not enough to make me want to run this race again.

Ok so I know a lot of people were mad about the seemingly last minute changes that were made to…read morethis event due to Covid, but I think Rock n Roll handled it well and we were still able to have a successful and fun event. I know the race was supposed to be run through downtown and French Quarter, and while that's also why I signed up, the location change to Lake Pontchartrain/University of New Orleans was also a pretty race course. Less potholes too! My only complaint was that the only shuttles available from downtown to the start line were at the Convention Center which is quite a hike from most French Quarter hotels. Maybe next time, if the race has to be moved again, we could have shuttles departing 2 or 3 different locations downtown? Otherwise many if us had to decide between walking 1 to 1.2 miles each way to/from the Convention Center vs a $40 Uber/Lyft each way!

My entry into Rock 'n' Roll Marathon New Orleans came after a few deferrals starting with 2020…read moreChicago, 2021 Nashville, and 2021 Seattle due to circumstances in those particular cities. The date of Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon New Orleans fit perfectly with my work schedule, plus a visit to New Orleans has been on my bucket list for a few years now. So, seeing it on my deferral list was an opportunity I could not pass up. The expo venue was at the New Orleans Ernest N Morial Convention Center within walking distance of my hotel. With all of the deferrals that came before me running New Orleans, the staff was very organized and took care of me during the process of registering. During the expo, I adored the New Orleans culture-themed outfits decorated on manikins along with the Rock 'n' Roll series displays. A huge shout out to all of the volunteers who gave the time to help out on course; it is very appreciated! There were a few water stations along the run course that were short-handed. It was to the point where many runners had to stop just to wait for drinks to be filled with water. On course, every mile was marked in spite of there being a 5k, 10k, and half marathon going on at once. It was easy staying on course being that there were signs that kept all three races on its course. And the course had medical support all throughout it; it warmed my heart seeing the 'Biofreeze' set-up going into the final mile of the course. I must say the rough part for me was the final three miles of the course. My body at that point was ready to check out, but my mind pushed me through every cruising step to the finish. The course had many spread-out rolling hills, but none that were brutal enough to make me walk up them. The dullest part of the course was from mile 10 to mile 12 because there was little support, given the fact that it was further out. The scenery was beautiful along this course which started on the University of New Orleans campus. I kept thinking to myself is this really New Orleans. Gorgeous! Oddly I had Huey Lewis And The News 'Stuck With You' stuck in my head, as I ran along the coast of Lake Pontchartrain which distracted me by taking my mind off how many more miles are left. I enjoyed the jazz bands along the course! Even though they were not rock bands, they were yet another reminder that this is the city of New Orleans. It was relieving to see the finish line which was followed by a tunnel where volunteers handed out medals, and there were tables that were filled with drinks and snacks. I loved the event shirt! It is yet a solid reminder not only of Rock n' Roll New Orleans, but the culture of the city. Very Mardi Gras like design as like the medal which is in the form of a Mardi Gras mask with necklace beads. You best believe I would do Rock n' Roll New Orleans again because it is an excuse to visit New Orleans as the city builds up for Mardi Gras. Doing it again I would plan wiser because I had planned for it starting at Lafayette Square. However, it ended up starting on the University of New Orleans campus which was five miles away from my hotel. After having dealt with so many deferrals, it feels good to be done with Rock 'n' Roll Running Series in the meantime. I was amazed at how responsive Rock 'n' Roll Running Series was with deferral replacements. For that, I ended this experience on a good note. ~Blessings~   Thomas G

The biggest event in history at the gulf coast in Mississippi. Head on down to Biloxi in October…read morefor Cruisin the Coast.

Color Run Mardi Gras 2013!!!!!…read more Im still thinking of how much fun fun fun this was. I mean first things first, go pick up your packet EARLY, like not the day of the race, but the days leading up TO the race. Those lines are atrocious. 2nd thing, get there early & get to the front of the line as they let you go to "run" in waves. So the race may begin at 9a, but you may not get to start your course for 30 minutes after start time. 3rd thing, look for the balloon arches as those are the areas where you get "colored" (close your mouth when you walk or run pass... You've been warned). And lastly, be careful on these uneven NOLA streets. Have fun.