New Orleans is such a
diverse and interesting city, you will never run out of
things to do. If
you want an itinerary for the a visit during the festivals,
you probably won’t need one as there will be something
to do every time you step out side the hotel!
But if you are visiting when a festival is not on, try
some of these suggested itineraries New Orleans:
1-3 Days New Orleans suggested itineraries
One of the best things to do in New Orleans is try out
the local food! So
eat breakfast at Café du Monde and sample the famous
beignet donuts and café au lait, then go shopping
in the nearby French Market
(this is a staple of most suggested New Orleans itineraries!).
Take the garden district and cemetery walking tour.
The Garden district is a series of beautiful old houses
built in the 1800’s. On the way, check out
the spooky and historically significant Lafayette cemetery.
Back in the French Quarter,
for lunch try any of the fabulous dining establishments.
You might want to get a famous Louisiana Po-Boy sandwich
at the Red Fish Grill on Bourbon
Street, then wander around the French Quarter shops
for a few hours. Eat a traditional praline for desert
at one of the local candy shops. For dinner,
choose a Cajun or Creole restaurant, like Galatoire's
or Antoine's for some famous Louisiana signature
dishes. After dinner wander Bourbon Street, have
a few hurricane cocktails and pass from bar to bar catching
live music along the way.
No New Orleans itineraries are complete without one
day for brunch at the famous Brennan’s. However,
make sure to get reservations, as it can be ridiculously
crowded. But you won’t be disappointed, it’s
some of the best food on the planet served in older southern
ambience, an experience unlike any other. Next,
go shopping and explore more
of the French Quarter. Try a visit to the Cabidlo
museum and shop in the cute boutiques, you might even
find a Voodoo shop! For dinner, book a riverboat
jazz cruise on the Mississippi.
Go on a plantation and swamp tour. This is a half
day excursion, well worth the trip and on most suggested
itineraries New Orleans offers. In the evening you
might want to find a quiet piano bar for dinner and drinks.
4-6 Days New Orleans suggested itineraries
Use the above New Orleans itineraries and add on the following:
Tour of the Aquarium
of the Americas followed by a riverboat transfer to
the Audubon Zoo. If
that doesn’t interest you try a cooking class in
the French Quarter from the New Orleans School of Cooking.
At the end of the day, find another place to eat some
Cajun food like the famous Emeril’s restaurant.
Check out Preservation
Hall in the French Quarter and listen to some great
jazz music. Try some of the great shopping Louisiana
offers at the Riverwalk Mall, a few blocks from the French
Quarter. For an evening of fun try out Harrah’s
or one of the many other casinos
in New Orleans.
Relax at a New Orleans spa, then go hang out in Jackson
Square to watch the street jugglers and performers.
Take pictures in front of the cathedral. Try out
one of the local pubs like the famous Jean Lafitte’s
Old Absinthe bar. Try some delicious seafood for
dinner at the popular GW Fins. One last stroll on
around Bourbon Street to catch the exciting nightlife.
7+ days New Orleans suggested itinaeraries
For more New Orleans suggested itineraries, follow the above and add on one of the following:
You can never eat enough in the city. Try breakfast
at Café Degas and enjoy the eggs benedict or Belgium
waffle, French style. Make it a museum day!
There is the New Orleans Voodoo Museum, the New Orleans
Museum of fine Art and the Louisiana Children’s
Museum to name a few. If you haven’t tried
it yet, dinner at the famous
Take a few city history tours. The haunted History
tour tames you around the famous landmarks, houses and
cemeteries that make New Orleans the most haunted city
in the world. It’s also a great way to learn
about the history of New Orleans.
Take a horse drawn carriage ride, then get ready for another
delicious dinner.
Visit the Long Vue house or the Beauregard-Keyes House
to explore the beautiful gardens and revisit New Orleans
history. Ride the historic cable car and see
old New Orleans. Take a stroll along the Waldenbord
riverfront park. Head back to the French Quarter
and get more delicious food. Lunch a Johnny’s
Po-Boys (fried oyster sandwich is a must!) and dinner
at the Court of Two Sisters, a New Orleans institution
for dinner and brunch.
Mix and match the suggested New Orleans suggested itineraries above to fit your schedule. But with all the suggested Itineraries New Orleans, make sure you include lots of room for plenty of food and live music. It just isn’t a vacation in New Orleans without some delicious food and nice jazz music!
