New Orleans is one of the most unique cities in the world, and if you’re visiting for the first time, we’ve built the perfect 3-day itinerary to help you experience the best of it all—from iconic eats to unforgettable tours.
Start with crab or sweet potato beignets at Loretta's Pralines.
Stroll through Jackson Square and the French Market.
Take a historical river cruise aboard the Creole Queen.
Enjoy dinner at a classic French Quarter restaurant like Muriel’s Jackson Square.
End the night with live jazz at Preservation Hall or on Bourbon Street
Hop on the St. Charles streetcar and explore the Garden District.
Or use the Hop On Hop Off Bus as transportation and a tour
Visit Lafayette Cemetery and Magazine Street shops.
Lunch at Lula's Distillery (grab their Ginger Whiskey Sour frozen drink and Salmon Roasted Veggie Salad), Seawitch (Happy Hour Oysters from 3 pm - 6 pm), or Gris-Gris (Open Faced Pot Roast is delicious!)
Relax with a walk through Audubon Park.
Catch live music at Tipitina’s or The Maple Leaf Bar.
Take a Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour to see Louisiana’s wild side.
Return to the city for shopping or a visit to The Presbytère.
Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local seafood favorite like GW Fins.
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