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New Orleans Adventure: 5 Days of Culture, Jazz, and Delicious Cuisine

Gabrielle Williams

Gabrielle Williams

16 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of New Orleans. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in the soulful jazz music, and savor the mouthwatering cuisine that this iconic city has to offer.

Trip to New Orleans

Day 1
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$100

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$ 7

New Orleans Museum of Art
More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
10 - 12 min

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Louis Armstrong Park
31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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St. Louis Cathedral
Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Ruby Slipper Cafe - Central Business District
Ruby Slipper Cafe brings the unique flavors and hospitality of New Orleans to our all-day brunch and eye-opening cocktails. We use fresh and local ingredients whenever possible, prepares food to order from our scratch kitchen, and give back to the communities we serve.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
8 - 12 min

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Woldenberg Park
Riverfront park with 16 acres of green space, jogging paths & Mississippi river views.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Crescent Park
Compact park along the river offering trails, picnic areas & views of the city skyline.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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The Country Club
A beautiful New Orleans Bywater spot for great food, cocktails and stunning saltwater pool heated in the winter, chilled in the summer
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$26
Day 2
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$168

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Live jazz & upscale Creole fare in an intimate, brick-walled space that dates back to the 1800s.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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New Orleans Jazz Museum
Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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Roberts Gumbo Shop
Established in 1948, The Award Winning Gumbo Shop features a wide range of New Orleans cuisine at its finest. Enjoy fantastic customer service and great food. Patrons are also welcome to order from our full wine list including 30 Wines by the Glass.Gumbo Shop is located at 630 St...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
1 - 2 min

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The Cabildo
The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$15
4 - 6 min

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Steamboat NATCHEZ
Old-fashioned steamboat offering cruises with buffet dining, including brunch, plus jazz music.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$85
4 - 6 min

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Napoleon House
Renowned for its Pimm's Cup cocktail, warm muffuletta sandwich, and history as a proffered refuge for the exiled ex-Emperor of France, the century-old Napoleon House is a French Quarter icon
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
Day 3
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$152

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$ 4

New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
Two snug rooms packed with voodoo artifacts, plus a gift shop, both run by voodoo practitioners.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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Preservation Hall
Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
4 - 5 min

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Jackson Square
Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Napoleon House
Renowned for its Pimm's Cup cocktail, warm muffuletta sandwich, and history as a proffered refuge for the exiled ex-Emperor of France, the century-old Napoleon House is a French Quarter icon
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
3 - 4 min

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French Quarter Visitor Center
Center run by the National Park Service, with history exhibits, a gift shop & guided walking tours.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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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.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Central City BBQ
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$48
Day 4
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$180

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$ 4

Audubon Zoo
Leafy home to Amur leopards, orangutans & white alligators, with presentations & feedings.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$62
15 - 22 min

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Tartine
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
11 - 16 min

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Audubon Park
Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Mardi Gras World
Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$55
11 - 16 min

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Two Chicks Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5
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$262

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
2 - 3 min

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Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Contemporary art exhibitions, performances & workshops offered in a light-filled, brick-lined space.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
13 - 20 min

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Café Du Monde
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$48
6 - 9 min

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Audubon Aquarium
Insect & marine life exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with reefs, sharks & a walk-through tunnel.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$75
8 - 12 min

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Commerce Restaurant 300 Camp Street
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $875 In total

Activities & Food:$861
Transport:$14