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A Week in the Vibrant Streets of New Orleans

Alexandra Maduell

Alexandra Maduell

3 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through the lively city of New Orleans, filled with historic landmarks, delicious cuisine, and captivating experiences.

Trip to New Orleans

Day 1
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$54

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$ 6

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Park with a vast wetland area with boat tours, plus a battlefield, cemetery & cultural centers.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
33 - 40 min

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Audubon Park
Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Tartine
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$54
Day 2
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$130

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$ 11

Audubon Zoo
Leafy home to Amur leopards, orangutans & white alligators, with presentations & feedings.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$94
12 - 15 min

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Silver Whistle Café
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
5 - 8 min

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Buckner Mansion
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Lafayette Square
Small park that hosts concert series, inaugurations, weddings & Mardi Gras parade watching.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$164

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$ 6

The Sazerac House
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Bourbon Street Balcony Rentals
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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St. Louis Cathedral
Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 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
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
4 - 6 min

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Steamboat NATCHEZ
Old-fashioned steamboat offering cruises with buffet dining, including brunch, plus jazz music.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$128
6 - 8 min

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Crescent Park
Compact park along the river offering trails, picnic areas & views of the city skyline.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$84

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$ 6

New Orleans Botanical Garden
Long-established gardens with exotic species including orchids & cacti, plus seasonal plant sales.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
10 - 15 min

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Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Modern sculpture garden on 11 acres in New Orleans City Park with pedestrian paths & water features.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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French Toast
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$54
2 - 3 min

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Central Grocery and Deli
Small Italian market selling specialty foods & muffuletta sandwiches, which its founder invented.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Shops of the Colonnade
Old-fashioned shopping area featuring local vendors selling candy, clothing, gifts & souvenirs.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$185

Audubon Aquarium
Insect & marine life exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with reefs, sharks & a walk-through tunnel.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$112
8 - 11 min

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New Orleans Steamboat Company (corporate office)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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The Court of Two Sisters
With the only daily jazz brunch in town, Court of Two Sisters is famed for its beautiful wisteria-blanketed courtyard and soothing fountains. This history-rich, two-centuries-old restaurant is a must do for any first-time visitor to the Crescent City, serving up traditional New Orleans recipes fo...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
2 - 3 min

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Pat O'Brien's
Outdoor hangout with a flaming fountain, connected to the bar that invented hurricane cocktails.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$120

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$ 11

Jackson Square
Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Café Du Monde Mail Order
Iconic New Orleans cafe known for café au laits, chicory coffee & beignets since 1862.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Voodoo Authentica Inc
Snug shop featuring voodoo-related items such as dolls, potions & candles, plus psychic readings.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Arabella Casa Di Pasta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
4 - 6 min

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Everything Spice
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$60
24 - 29 min

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Chalmette Battlefield
This landmark park offers an 1815 battlefield, guided tours, a visitor center & annual reenactments.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $773 In total

Activities & Food:$736
Transport:$37