The Perfect New Orleans Weekend Itinerary

PRACTICAL WANDERLUST

HOW TO PLAN

IS 3 DAYS ENOUGH TIME TO VISIT NEW ORLEANS?

3 days in New Orleans is just enough time to explore the city’s main highlights!

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT NEW ORLEANS

April & May (Mardi Gras season) and October (Halloween) are the best times to visit! The weather is perfect, and the holidays are in full swing.

WHERE TO STAY IN NEW ORLEANS

Stay in the French Quarter or Garden District. Beautiful, walkable, centrally located.

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WHAT ARE THE MUST EAT FOODS?

Gumbo, jumbolaya, po'boys, beignets,  fried oysters, &  more! Take a food tour to enjoy as much as you can in a limited time.

ITINERARY ACTIVITIES

Not all plantation tours are created equally. But The Whitney Plantation is impactful & powerful. It's an essential stop on any Louisiana itinerary. Don't skip it.

EXPLORE THE GARDEN DISTRICT

Take a self-guided walking tour to see celebrity homes, haunted mansions, and more.

VISIT THE FRENCH MARKET

Shop for local specialties, enjoy delicious Cajun food, and get a beignet at Cafe du Monde!

TAKE A GHOST TOUR

New Orleans is incredibly haunted! Find out all the grisly tales of New Orleans' checkered past on a spooky ghost tour.

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