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New Orleans 3-Day Itinerary
The perfect long weekend in New Orleans. Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips — from $70 to $390 per day.
Trip Overview
Duration
3 Days
Best Time
February to April, October to November
Budget Cost
$210
Mid-Range
$465
1
Day 1
French Quarter walking tour
French Quarter walking tour, Cafe Du Monde, Jackson Square, Frenchmen Street jazz
Estimated cost: $155 (mid-range)
2
Day 2
Garden District mansion tour
Garden District mansion tour, Commander's Palace lunch, Magazine Street shopping
Estimated cost: $155 (mid-range)
3
Day 3
National WWII Museum (one of America's best)
National WWII Museum (one of America's best), Treme neighborhood, po'boy crawl
Estimated cost: $155 (mid-range)
Total 3-Day Cost Estimate
Budget
$210
$70/day x 3 days
Mid-Range
$465
$155/day x 3 days
Luxury
$1170
$390/day x 3 days
Insider Tips
- ✓Eat a proper po'boy at Parkway Bakery, beignets at Cafe Du Monde at 2am, and a muffuletta at Central Grocery
- ✓Frenchmen Street in the Marigny is where locals go for live jazz — far better than Bourbon Street
- ✓Take a streetcar on St. Charles Avenue through the Garden District for stunning antebellum mansions
- ✓Book ahead for Jazz Fest (late April/early May) — the city sells out months in advance
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