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6 Days in the Big Easy!

Megan O'Donnell

Megan O'Donnell

30 Dec 2023

Join me on an exciting adventure through the vibrant streets of New Orleans! From stunning art museums to historic landmarks, this itinerary is packed with unforgettable experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich culture and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Let's make memories in the Big Easy!

Trip to New Orleans

Day 1Artistic Wonders and Sacred Sights
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$59

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$ 4

Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Compact shop at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art selling books, artworks, crafts, clothing & more.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$34
1 - 2 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
10 - 12 min

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St. Louis Cathedral
Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Gardens, Museums, and Voodoo Magic
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$75

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$ 4

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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$20
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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
13 - 16 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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$18
Day 3Sculpture Paradise and Culinary Delights
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$63

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$ 7

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Modern sculpture garden on 11 acres in New Orleans City Park with pedestrian paths & water features.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Preservation Hall
Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
12 - 15 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.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25
Day 4A Day with the Wild
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$63

Audubon Zoo
Leafy home to Amur leopards, orangutans & white alligators, with presentations & feedings.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$62
Day 5Nature's Retreat and Historical Insights
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$74

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$ 4

Audubon Park
Park with oak trees, jogging & bike paths, a lagoon, picnic shelters, tennis courts & playgrounds.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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The National WWII Museum
Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$74
Day 6Aquatic Wonders and Musical Heritage
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$110

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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$75
9 - 14 min

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The Cabildo
The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$15
9 - 14 min

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New Orleans Jazz Museum
Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $460 In total

Activities & Food:$443
Transport:$18