Step into the heart of New Orleans where you will find vibrant music, shops, and restaurants in the Famous French Quarter also known as Vieux Carré. Here you can enjoy a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride, try delicious cajun cuisine, and listen to live jazz music at Preservation Hall.
Experience the Arts District which features diverse galleries, museums, and public sculptures. Visit the National World War II Museum, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, and the Contemporary Arts Center. Afterwards, sit down for an intimate dinner at Domenica for delicious wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta.
Visit the remarkable homes with expansive front porches and manicured gardens, here in the historic Garden District. Stop at Lafayette Cemetery where many famous movie scenes were filmed. Hereafter, relax and enjoy a delicious brunch at Commander's Palace with classic creole dishes.
Explore the mysterious swamps of New Orleans on a guided tour, discovering alligators, egrets, and the unique flora of the cypress swamps. You can flip a coin and make a wish on the Tree of Life from Disney's "The Princess and the Frog," during your swamp adventure at Honey Island Swamp Tours. After the tour, indulge in some fresh fried seafood at Acme Oyster House.
Conclude your honeymoon at Jackson Square - the city's cultural center. Surrounding the square are historic architecture, street performers, and artists. Take a lazy stroll past the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral, feed pigeons or ride the Natchez boat at the Mississippi riverfront. Finish the trip with a sweet note at beignets with chicory coffee at the world-famous Cafe Du Monde.
If you have extra time, you can explore further at the Bayou Saint John or visit Louisiana Children's Museum to learn and play. For fewer days you can eliminate the arts district visit or swap your swamp tour day with an exciting riverboat ride. Consider visiting between February and May, for a big-time celebration of Mardi Gras.