I've been to all the mainland provinces and 22 U.S. states, and NOLA is my favourite city in North America. Its like a less glitzy Vegas, but it actually has a soul. Love the culture there, everyone is so friendly. Granted I haven't been there since January 2020 so I can't speak what its like post-Covid - sucks hearing it's a lot more violent, I'm spending next Halloween there. But I walked all over the place, I find if you have common sense (don't go down alleys at night in French Quarter, call an Uber instead of walking big distances at night) I was just fine.
For those commenting on a smell, I feel like they're confusing "New Orleans" with Bourbon Street / inner French Quarter specifically. Its the oldest, dirtiest, & overrun with tourists part of NOLA. Lots of beautiful areas to check out without a smell, like the beautiful Garden Disctrict old mansions. Also, Bourbon is for tourists so it's more grimy, locals don't go there. They go to Frenchmen Street, nicer vibe there and tonnes of great food/music.
If weather is bad, go check out the Audoban Aquarium of the America's, and they also have the largest WWII museum in the U.S., it's really impressive. Sounds like you're used to big city U.S. in general, just use common sense and rely more on cabs or trolley in evenings instead of walking and I think you'll be fine. I can't wait to go this October, have a great time!
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