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New Orleans Adventure: A 6-Day Journey through History, Jazz, and Delicious Cuisine

Kaitlynn H

Kaitlynn H

18 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day itinerary to New Orleans, where you'll explore the city's rich history, immerse yourself in the vibrant jazz scene, and indulge in mouthwatering Cajun and Creole cuisine.

Trip to New Orleans

Day 1
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$151

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$ 4

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National park dedicated to jazz featuring concert & exhibit spaces plus workshops.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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1850 House Museum & Gift Shop
Self-guided tours of an antebellum townhouse with 1800s furniture & everyday objects on display.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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The Presbytère
State museum with Hurricane Katrina & Mardi Gras exhibits in a former courthouse built in 1813.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$15
10 - 12 min

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Lil Dizzy's Cafe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
4 - 5 min

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New Orleans African American Museum
Cultural exhibits spanning multiple historic houses, plus a walking tour of the Treme community.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Cajun Seafood
Cajun Seafood on Claiborne Ave. serves some of the best Creole and Cajun Seafood in town! From po-boys to crabs and crawfish, everything we cook is delicious!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 2
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$204

New Orleans Jazz Museum
Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
5 - 8 min

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Gallier House
Built in 1857, this opulent, furnished house provides a glimpse into the life of an affluent family.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
Two snug rooms packed with voodoo artifacts, plus a gift shop, both run by voodoo practitioners.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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Muriel's Jackson Square
Classic French Quarter style mixed with contemporary Creole cuisine.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$56
2 - 3 min

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Madame John’s Legacy
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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The Cabildo
The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$15
1 - 2 min

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Sylvain
Gastro-pub
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$70
Day 3
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$203

Old Ursuline Convent Museum
This convent-turned-museum is the city's oldest building & features French colonial architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$20
7 - 10 min

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Preservation Hall
Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$38
3 - 4 min

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The Historic New Orleans Collection
Museum made up of historic, restored buildings that offer exhibits & tours, plus a cafe.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Bayona
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$64
2 - 3 min

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Hermann-Grima House
19th-century house museum with period furnishings, a stable & a functional 1830s outdoor kitchen.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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Broussard's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$56
Day 4
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$225

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$ 7

Southern Food and Beverage Museum & Museum of the American Cocktail
Unique museum with exhibits spotlighting the food, drink & culture of the South, along with events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
7 - 9 min

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Backstreet Cultural Museum
Small museum exploring New Orleans traditions, with exhibits on brass bands, jazz funerals & more.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
10 - 12 min

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Lola's
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$58
7 - 10 min

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The Pitot House Museum
West Indies-style plantation home built in 1799 & occupied by first city mayor, now open for tours.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$25
9 - 14 min

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New Orleans Museum of Art
More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$38
9 - 14 min

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Ralph's on the Park
Overlooking the lush greens and towering oaks of City Park, this elegant farm-to-table destination offers global spins on locally-sourced ingredients
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 5
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$259

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$ 4

The National WWII Museum
Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$74
8 - 10 min

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Audubon Aquarium
Insect & marine life exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with reefs, sharks & a walk-through tunnel.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$75
7 - 10 min

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The Grill Room
With the 2012 Forbes (formerly Mobil) Four Star dining award and AAA Four Diamond dining award, the Grill Room has triumphantly reclaimed its throne as the most memorable and delightful venue for fine dining in New Orleans.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$58
3 - 4 min

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Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. We invite you to join us in New Orleans, Louisiana!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$52
Day 6
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$256

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Contemporary art exhibitions, performances & workshops offered in a light-filled, brick-lined space.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
12 - 18 min

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Drago's Seafood Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
4 - 6 min

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Audubon Insectarium
Interactive insect exhibits, bugs in action & an IMAX theater all in a U.S. Custom House.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$62
9 - 14 min

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Museum of Death New Orleans
Macabre collection featuring mortuary equipment, crime scene pictures & displays on serial killers.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$38
3 - 4 min

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Killer Poboys
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54

Budget breakdown: $1310 In total

Activities & Food:$1296
Transport:$14