Flying to Florida panhandle tomorrow. Spending cinco d mayo in New Orleans, got reservations at Emeril's there, show at Preservation Hall, checking out the cemeteries and French Quarter. 2 weeks to check out whatever is there or neighboring states. Any suggestions? Based near Destin but have car for day trips or overnighters to interesting places. Main interests are history, music, and meeting Real American locals. No Disney or modern tourist crap.
I you get a chance, check out Barbara Jarrell's solo act...not sure where she's playing but she's based in New Orleans...great soulful singer songwriter,,just checked and I think she's living in Shreveport
Emeril's is a bit overrated if its anything like his Las Vegas offerings. The BBQ shrimp is good though.
I'll pick my sister's brain and get back to you on places to visit. I haven't been here long enough to really know much. She works for Florida Fish and Wildlife and knows some pretty neat places.
http://media.lonelyplanet.com/shop/pdfs/florida-5-panhandle-preview.pdf I love this site for travel advice..check it out
I was thinking Maris can come meet me and we can smoke some bath salts and eat some faces during a game. Blazers Playoff Party!
Heading down your way Monday or Tuesday. Was going to bring some weed but my buddy Damon Stoudemier said those TSA guys are super smart.