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2-Day Itinerary for New Orleans

  1. Day 1: French Quarter
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    Morning: Start the day with a beignet and chicory coffee at Café du Monde. Take a stroll through Jackson Square and visit the St. Louis Cathedral. Then, head to The Presbytère museum to learn about the city's history and culture.

    Afternoon: Enjoy some gumbo and crawfish etouffee at The Gumbo Shop. Then, take a guided tour of the French Quarter with Free Tours by Foot. The tour covers the history, architecture, and culture of the area.

    Evening: Catch a live jazz performance at Preservation Hall. End the night with a Hurricane cocktail at Pat O'Brien's.

  2. Day 2: Garden District
    20 minutes (3.5 miles) from French Quarter

    Morning: Start the day with a breakfast po'boy at The Camellia Grill. Then, take a walking tour of the Garden District with Garden District Walking Tours. The tour covers the history, architecture, and celebrity homes of the area.

    Afternoon: Visit the historic Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. Afterwards, enjoy some southern comfort food at Commander's Palace.

    Evening: Catch a show at the historic Saenger Theatre. End the night with a drink at The Columns Hotel, a historic mansion turned hotel.

Recommendations

Other local attractions to consider are the National WWII Museum and the Audubon Zoo. Day trips to consider are a swamp tour or a visit to the Oak Alley Plantation. To maximize your fun, consider taking a cooking class to learn how to make classic New Orleans dishes.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Café du Monde (1 hour, $5)
  • The Presbytère museum (2 hours, $10)
  • The Gumbo Shop (1.5 hours, $20)
  • Free Tours By Foot (2 hours, free with tips)
  • Preservation Hall (1 hour, $15)
  • Pat O'Brien's (1 hour, $10)
  • The Camellia Grill (1.5 hours, $15)
  • Garden District Walking Tours (2 hours, $25)
  • Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 (1 hour, free)
  • Commander's Palace (2 hours, $50)
  • Saenger Theatre (2 hours, $40)
  • The Columns Hotel (1 hour, $15)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $195

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