True about Bourbon St causing the bad rap. But the rest of the city isnt much better IMO... the smell of mold is everywhere. Literally EVERYWHERE. Its also so damned hot and muggy that Bourbon Street's smell just radiates everywhere - at least all the way down to the French Market and casino area. Now once you get to the "rich" part - the area with the old plantation mansions, etc - its not too bad. That area was actually rather nice IMO.
I just think its gross that when leaving a bar at 2:30am you come across city workers who are dumping 5-gal buckets of pure bleach onto the street and sidewalk and scrubbing like crazy. When one asks said workers why they're doing what they're doing and they reply "Could you imagine what it would smell like if we didnt do this every night?," it dosnt exactly give you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside
I used a friend of a friend's liscense to get in, but I didnt dare gamble because knowing my luck, I'd actually win something. They'd check my ID again, etc. and realize it wasnt me. 
I haven't been there in a long time. If you stick to the business and tourist areas wasn't bad at all. But it just takes a wrong turn and two blocks later
What other cities need to do that every day?
Gary, Indiana,
I guess it would depend on the area in Newark for me, but some areas in Newark aren't bad at all. I grew up nearby.
What other cities need to do that every day?
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I had a geography professor who told of an experience visiting New Delhi. I don't recall the details but I do know he said it was terrible. There was an episode of "The Amazing Race" shot there, and they must have agreed with my professor's sentiments because as soon as everyone stepped off the plane, they commented on the stench.
Because all the trash is being swept into P.G. (and beyond).
