The Superdome: Mecca of Sports Entertainment--and the Night Kanye Turned It Into Pure Electricity…read moreThere are stadiums, and then there is the Caesars Superdome. On a Sunday or Monday night when the New Orleans Saints are rolling, the building stops being concrete and steel and becomes something closer to a living organism. The air thickens. The noise doesn't just hit your ears--it vibrates through your chest, settles in your legs, and short-circuits whatever calm you walked in with. You feel the energy in your body before the kickoff even happens. It's so exhilarating you can't think straight. That's not hype. That's the baseline experience of a prime-time Saints game in the Dome. The Superdome has earned its reputation as the Mecca for sports entertainment the hard way--through decades of deafening "Who Dats," miraculous comebacks, Super Bowl victories, and the kind of communal roar that makes visiting teams look like they just stepped into a different dimension. On those Sunday and Monday nights the building feels sacred in the loudest, most profane way possible. The lights, the smoke, the black-and-gold sea, the way the roof seems to trap every decibel and throw it back at you twice as hard... it rewires your nervous system. You don't watch a game here. You survive it, and you leave changed. Then Kanye West showed up and proved the Dome can do the exact same thing for pure spectacle. New Orleans was a fortunate stop on the world tour, and the production was nothing short of amazing. This wasn't a concert that politely occupied the same space as the Saints. It claimed the entire building. The stage, the lights, the sound design, the sheer scale of the visual and sonic assault--everything was dialed to the same intensity the Dome is famous for on game nights. You could feel that same physical charge in your body the moment the first beat dropped. Thinking became optional. The only available response was pure, involuntary reaction. He played all the hits. Of course he did. And the crowd stayed on its feet for the entire show--no exaggeration. People weren't just standing; they were out of their seats in that specific, frantic, communal way that only happens when the room has fully surrendered. The energy never dipped. Every track hit like a goal-line stand in the fourth quarter. The production elevated everything: the lighting, the staging, the way the Dome's unique acoustics and sightlines were weaponized instead of merely tolerated. It felt less like a concert and more like the building itself had been waiting for this exact collision of sports-cathedral atmosphere and unfiltered artistic force. There's a reason the Superdome feels different from other venues. It has absorbed decades of pure, unfiltered New Orleans emotion--grief, triumph, defiance, celebration--and somehow that residue still lives in the walls. On Saints nights you feel it in your bones. On this night, with Kanye running the show, that same current was redirected into something just as overwhelming. The production was flawless, the song selection was ruthless, and the crowd never sat down because sitting down simply wasn't an option once the energy locked in. This was awesome in the original sense of the word--something that inspires awe and a little bit of beautiful disorientation. The Dome reminded everyone why it remains the Mecca for sports entertainment, and then Kanye reminded everyone that the same temple works just as well when the religion is pure performance. One for the ages. New Orleans got lucky. The rest of the tour had to settle for ordinary buildings.

Came here for the Essense festival concert and I had a great time. The Superdome is huge and has…read moremany levels. The next levels here is floor seating or vip lounge to have good views. It's a clear or small bag policy here. The lines go really fast and it's easy to find your seats and exit. Easy to Find restrooms as well. The food options are not that great but you can get popcorn and all the basics here. I recommend coming here for concert or events. Uber but walk down some blocks because it does get too packed once events are over. Cashless and they do have Apple Pay!! -Marshay D.

Damn fine show. Entertaining, exciting and most importantly- a BCS bowl win! Cha-ching…read more Well worth the loss of sleep. Go Blue! See ya back at the Big House next fall.

I hadn't been here in ages. The food options are not impressive. There's neon orange nacho cheese…read morefrom the can nachos, hot dogs, popcorn. Like bad concession stand food. I don't even remember the food being that aromatic and nothing I saw being eaten looked enticing. That's a bummer, because they've got captive appetites for the duration of the event. We eventually left a little early to eat elsewhere. Otherwise, the parking lot is very organized thanks to the friendly parking attendants. The ushers are very sweet, too. The price of tickets for our LSU vs. UNO women's basketball game were great for the location of our seats. Seating is good for a stadium, but if anyone was sitting next to me, I may have felt a bit cramped. For reference, I'm 5'4 and 200 lbs. There are ramps that everyone uses to lead into and out of the arena, but I can't speak to the accessibility of the seating.

Caught Bert Kreischer at UNO Lakefront Arena during Super Bowl weekend in NOLA--and the lineup was…read moreabsolute fire! Nonstop laughs from start to finish. The energy inside the arena was electric, and thankfully the show started a bit late, which helped since everyone was running behind. That being said...getting there was a nightmare. Only one way in and out, and the GPS took us to the wrong entrance. We got turned around, which made us even later. Total chaos in the parking lot, and no clear signage or direction from staff. Once we were inside though, it was worth it. Great venue acoustics, awesome crowd, and a night full of laughs. Just plan to leave early and pack your patience if you're driving in!

New Orleans venues are all loads of fun! Even though their teams are losing, it feels like they are…read morewinning! The music and events within the events makes for a fun experience from beginning to end! Lots of crowd participation! Lots of happy music! Good food and drinks! Would definitely attend more events!

GO PELS! I enjoy games here. The hubs and I usually have amazing seats, the courtside club and the…read moreenergy here is pretty epic! The staff is friendly and attentive, the club food is tasty AF, the selection is great, and tables are bussed and cleaned frequently. Sadly, the pelicans have lost every single game I've attended, but thankfully that doesn't detract from the fun had by all. All in all, great NBA games and a great arena!

Good call, John. Tad Gormley deserves a listing and reviews. I LOVE the WPA reliefs that surround…read morethe stadium and the vintage touches that still abound in this stadium. I've attended HS football games and the US track & field competition here. And John is correct that the seats are not super comfy; this is why my Mom has a stash of stadium cushions, I guess. However the seats are well spaced so there's plenty of room to pass by others. Back in the day there used to be concerts here. I really wish they would do that again, because that would be awesome. If you have the chance to go to an event here, go just tour the venue.

Tad Gormley is the premier venue for prep football in New Orleans. There are many other stadiums…read morewhere you are likely to watch a high school game, but there is only one Tad Gormley. This is the stadium where I attended many football games when I was in high school. I was able to attend as both a fan and a player so I got to see many unique things about this stadium. As a fan I liked the large amount of comfortable seating. OK, that is a lie, the seats are hard metal that will make your butt fall asleep after only a brief period of time. When it is cold, your butt is not only asleep, it is freezing. If you come here often, I recommend one of those cushiony stadium seats, preferably one with your school's logo. There are concession areas and bathrooms on each side of the stadium so you don't need to mingle with the opposing team's fans, unless you want to. This helps prevent all sorts of silly arguments between football fanatics, especially grandparents of players. Once the canes start swinging, look out. As a player, the roar of the crowd was always motivation even if I was just headed to the Gatorade table. The view from the sidelines was always unique as it was surprisingly difficult to pick anyone out in the crowd. But pick you out, they could. I will never forget seeing friends or family after the game and having to endure their questions about why I held my helmet a certain way, or why I picked the red Gatorade over the orange. It was all a bit stressful. The most amazing event I experienced here was the time my team scored a victory and it marked some astronomical number of victories for our head coach. You would have thought we had one the Super Bowl except that we were in high school and not being paid exorbitant sums of money. OK, enough reminiscing.

It was very expensive and they said they were taking gate tickets like same place and day but and…read morethey were not very little room not good for kids under 6

Please sell hot beverages…read more Love, Rene

Y'all, this is a community college baseball stadium but they host high school teams in summer. They…read morehave THE BEST hot dogs. They're plump and only $3. If you drive by Delgado and see the stadium open, pop your head in for a Rooney Dog. Yum!!!!!

Torres Park is located right behind the St Bernard Parish Gov't offices on Judge Perez and butts up…read moreto Wal-Mart's east side. The park is about the size of a city block and has a little something for everyone. The park made a lot of upgrades a few years back and is in the middle of more upgrades at the time of me writing this. On the SE corner was a large wooden castle like playground for the kids to play. It's been torn down recently to be replaced with a newer plastic model that won't suffer the wear and tear as easily as it's wooden predecessor. There is also a few slides, swings and picnic tables as well. They also have a small amphitheater that I'm guessing is for plays for the kids but I've never seen it used. As you walk west there is a faux rock like structure that was meant to have a waterfall like fountain but it was drained soon after it's being built. Not sure why. There is also some rope/netting like bridge kind of like Monkey Hill at Audubon Zoo to play on. There are also a lot of construction in this area for a new skate park and a outdoor fitness center. As you make your way North you will come to a small playground on the NW corner and a pretty gazebo overlooking the park's pond. Keep walking and you'll come to small little building that has snacks and paddle boats to rent for a decent price. On the NE corner is where everyone goes to feed the ducks and nutria. Yes the nutria hang with the ducks and I've actually seen a domesticated turkey hang out here before lol. The park has a lot of trees, open fields and a bridge to a small island in the middle. It's truly a great park and will be even nicer once the improvements are made. The sidewalk around the park is about 3/4 of mile long and you'll see people walking this route for exercise daily. My only issue with this park is the trash. There is regularly trash on the ground and I don't think it's necessarily from people being jackasses. The trashcans have no lids so trash blows out and animals pull it out. Seems like the Parish should invest in the trashcans that you see at National Parks that are animal proof to cut back on the litter. Other than that this place is a true gem in Da Parish.

Love this park! We live in the Marigny, where we have our share of small parks (Washington,…read moreMarkey, Crescent...) but this is a really great destination park. It is big, with lots of green area for long walks, but the best thing is the skate park with fitness area right next to it. So, parents can work out on the fitness machines while the kids hone their skateboard skills. (The opposite of the uptight Crescent Park, which doesn't even allow skateboards!) It's a very short drive, shorter than the Marigny to the Lower Garden; a nice getaway from the city.

In the years after the original War of Independence ended in the 1780s, the young United States was…read morestill defining its borders, its alliances, and its sense of security, which made the British decision to launch a second major conflict all the more jarring. By the time the War of 1812 reached its final act, British forces were striking along multiple fronts, and the last of those pushes brought them to the river plain at Chalmette. This is where Jackson's mixed American force held the line in January 1815, and the battlefield today still feels open enough that you can picture the fog, the rampart, and the long rows of redcoats advancing across the field. The tall white monument rises from the center of the site, with simple ground markings around it that help you read where each side stood two centuries ago. The national cemetery sits just down the road, quiet and reflective, and together the two sites make the story feel immediate rather than distant. It's a quick run from New Orleans if you're a history buff and absolutely worth the trip, a place where the scale and stakes of that final battle come into focus the moment you step out of the car. [Review 317 of 2026 - 95 in Louisiana - 25505 overall]

Day 2 objective was to teach my youngest about War of 1812 and President Andrew Jackson. When you…read morearrive, drive to the visitor center to see the video which does a good job of explaining the arrival of the English via Mississippi and Swamp defense. The restrooms are located behind the visitor center (very clean). You can take the tour at 2:45 pm or see the video and drive in a circle to read the historical markers that tell you what happened. The rangers were nice and welcoming. Finally, you can walk to the levies and see the establishef mansion. You can also visit the military cemetery. NOTE: The park ranger explained that area was devastated and destroyed by Katrina. The visit is free and worth your time.