I will be traveling to New Orleans soon. Mostly business but I’ll have evening free. Any recommendations for shops that I should visit?
What he said. It’s not too far from downtown New Orleans and a nice shop!Mayan imports is a good little shop on Magazine St. it’s uptown so you’ll need transportation of some sort. You can take an Uber if you’d like the direct route. Or… You could take the streetcar (the green ones) from Canal St in the quarter & ride it to 7th & St Charles. From there it’s a few blocks walk up 7th St to Magazine. Head towards the river, (possibly north, we don’t use cardinal directions here) or map it. I recommend the streetcar because it’s a fun way to see some of the city & it’s only a buck & a quarter (bring exact change). Do Not go the wrong way on 7th! You’ll end up in Central City & bad things might happen.
Mayan has a decent selection of pipe tobacco & a great selection of cigars. The staff is friendly & knowledgeable. There’s a few tables inside & a few more outside to sit & enjoy a smoke. You can get a to go beverage at one of the bars nearby & bring it to the shop if you like. If you get hungry, Joey-K’s is a top notch, no frills New Orleans restaurant & they’re across the street.
There’s a few other tobacco shops that carry pipe tobacco, but they’re in Metairie. If I hear of any others, I’ll post or dm you. Enjoy your time here!
Solid advice.Don’t get off the beaten path, and carry!
The conference is in Metairie so I'll google search for them.Mayan imports is a good little shop on Magazine St. it’s uptown so you’ll need transportation of some sort. You can take an Uber if you’d like the direct route. Or… You could take the streetcar (the green ones) from Canal St in the quarter & ride it to 7th & St Charles. From there it’s a few blocks walk up 7th St to Magazine. Head towards the river, (possibly north, we don’t use cardinal directions here) or map it. I recommend the streetcar because it’s a fun way to see some of the city & it’s only a buck & a quarter (bring exact change). Do Not go the wrong way on 7th! You’ll end up in Central City & bad things might happen.
Mayan has a decent selection of pipe tobacco & a great selection of cigars. The staff is friendly & knowledgeable. There’s a few tables inside & a few more outside to sit & enjoy a smoke. You can get a to go beverage at one of the bars nearby & bring it to the shop if you like. If you get hungry, Joey-K’s is a top notch, no frills New Orleans restaurant & they’re across the street.
There’s a few other tobacco shops that carry pipe tobacco, but they’re in Metairie. If I hear of any others, I’ll post or dm you. Enjoy your time here!
I'll be there 12/4-12/8When exactly will you be in New Orleans? Our next pipe club meeting is on Nov. 30.
There were some good suggestions and Mayan Imports on Magazine St. is good but for pipe smokers the best place is Mayan Imports, 3540 18th St. in Metairie. (If you are flying into New Orleans you basically have to go through Metairie to get to New Orleans.)
Suggestion will be taken to heart and hipDon’t get off the beaten path, and carry!